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Visiting the Past
Walking into a familiar place, but as a new person, parts of your story are brought back. I walked into this environment and was greeted by all the shame that I felt the first time I walked in, and was comforted by all the accomplishment I felt the last time I had walked out that door.
Zoe ElizabethPublished 7 years ago in PsycheFor Better or for Worse?
When I was approximately 30 years old I was diagnosed with depression. For me, that was not really news but just a statement of fact, an understanding that no matter the good times ahead or the bad this would likely be an aspect of myself that would continuously be there and would be a hindrance to my life and possibly the lives of my family.
Rhiannon WatcherPublished 7 years ago in PsycheWhat Mental Illness Taught Me
If someone had of told me before I was diagnosed with multiple mental illnesses, I would not have believed you. I was outgoing, social, always out, working, hanging out with my friends. I would have looked you straight in the face and told you that it could never happen to me. It's the little things you take for granted.
Courtenay McKinnonPublished 7 years ago in PsycheOutdated Treatments for Mental Illness That Are Still Legal Today
One of the most common horror movie tropes that has taken hold is the horror of old school psychiatric hospitals — and it's easy to see why. Up until recently, psychiatric hospitals were notorious for abusing patients, using unproven methods to "cure them," and also causing mental health to worsen due to the inhumane cruelty of the hospital staff.
Ossiana TepfenhartPublished 7 years ago in PsycheSigns That You Need To Switch Therapists
As many people can tell you, getting therapy as a way to cope with mental illness, tough times, and trauma is a brilliant move. The right therapist can help you see problems in your relationships from a new perspective, help you learn life-saving coping mechanisms, and also give you the tools you need in order to heal.
James PortersonPublished 7 years ago in PsycheWhat is the Real Cost of Therapy?
Everyone knows that therapy can be one of the best ways to grapple with mental health issues. In fact, one of the most common suggestions people have when they see someone suffering from mental illness, trauma, or similar conditions is to see a therapist.
Riley Raul ReesePublished 7 years ago in Psyche