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Addiction
The science and psychology of addiction has always intrigued me. As a former addict in recovery, I often wonder why addictions are so difficult to break. I am talking about all types of addiction that plague society—drugs, alcohol, technology, gambling, sex, etc. My addiction began after a sports injury that required surgery. The result of the injury also lead to depression. Sports were my addiction. Once those were taken away, I had no idea what to do with my life. That's the worst part about being an addict—we always find a way to swap out addictions, healthy or unhealthy.
Kyle SwansonPublished 5 years ago in PsycheArt Therapy and PTSD
Healing Through Art Therapy Art Therapy Usually 9 out 10 people have no idea what “art therapy” means. It is distinguished to comply with patients suffering with PTSD. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is a psychiatric disorder that results from the experience or witnessing of traumatic or life threatening events (Iribarren, 503). There are many approaches to help victims cope with mental illness. Art therapy is very effective for treating mental illness disorders such as PTSD and should be further sought to be used as a treatment method.
The Steep Price of Depression
Running Helped Save My Life Running to me is like water to a fish. It’s like a sixth sense that overshadows the other five senses. It’s the way I’ve learned to connect to my inner self: You know, that passion for life that comes from the soul. It’s my way of connecting with Earth, and escaping a world dominated by drama, judgment, and negativity.
Nathan Scot WellsPublished 5 years ago in Psyche- Top Story - August 2019
10 Super Secret Facts About Being Addicted
My name is Richard Jones and this is my story! When I was “out there” in active addiction, I was only vaguely aware of what addiction was.
Narcan Saves Lives
There a lot of issues that are stigmatized in society, whether it be mental illness, drugs, or other various health issues. That is just to name a few and I am sure there are tons more. So, why did society become that way? Was society always so intolerant or naive to these issues?
Marissa HallPublished 5 years ago in PsycheWhen Is It Time to See a Therapist
(In a rush? Scroll down to find the list of signs that it may be time to seek additional support). Yup, sometimes, the weight of it all is just too much.
Establishing Boundaries
My happiest memories as a three-year-old was the birth of my youngest brother, and the tingle within my spirit as I danced. I still sense the tickle around my heart as I remember anticipating the experiences this delicate being would add to my life. Dancing incited my physical self-awareness. I know my scattered improvisations were absurd. But I felt good stomping, spinning and flailing my limbs to the rhythm. I now experience the same rush as my body responds to music. I think I developed better coordination. While both events are different, each one reminds me, moments are temporary, but the impact can last forever. I was in my late thirties when a psychiatrist was gauging my ability to return home after a short stay in a Behavioral Unit. She helped me recognize what is necessary to create the dynamics that allowed a flow I found favorable, where I kept the pace. Our conversation included self-esteem, confidence, safety, and what I later learned to be a Locus of Control. During her explanation for each of those topics, she mentioned personal-boundaries every time.
Oredolapo A RobertsPublished 5 years ago in PsycheLeaving Myself Behind
I am not the same person I used to be. I had to leave myself behind. This was different than just growing as a person; it was artificial, and it was intentional. It was the most challenging thing I have ever done. I don’t think I could have survived without it. It was for the best.
Lillian MyersPublished 5 years ago in PsycheFinding Hope
For as long as I can remember, depression has played a huge part in my life. Not because I wanted it to, or because I let it, but because of the chemical imbalance taking place inside my brain. I honestly don't remember when my diagnosis switched from "depression" to "major depressive disorder." When I was 19, I was told I not only had major depression, but that my depression was refractory, or treatment resistant. No amount of anti-depressants could cure the sadness I felt on a daily basis. By 21, I had five suicide attempts, five inpatient hospitalizations, and one two-week stay at a residential facility, all within a 6-year timeline.
Abbey SmithPublished 5 years ago in PsychePost-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and You
Our daily lives are full of stress and anxious interactions, be it work or personal experiences. Sometimes a traumatic event can strike in the glimpse of a second, and change your life, or the life of a loved one. There are people out there, who are experiencing PTSD—and knowing more about such a vital psychological phenomenon can aid us in the process of helping ourselves and our loved ones.
Mustafa BürüncükPublished 5 years ago in PsycheBeing Diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
What is Borderline Personality Disorder? It is a mental illness that causes varying mood swings, issues with one's self-image, and behavior problems. BPD can also cause very impulsive behavior… making the patient do pretty irrational things. Patients with this mental illness might also experience episodes of anger, depression, and anxiety that can last anywhere from hours to days. Their opinions of certain people, even friends can change very quickly… kind of like with the snap of a finger. In fact, it is those shifting feelings that can lead to rocky or unstable relationships. So, this sounds like a fun disorder doesn’t it? Well, it’s not! I know for a fact, because it is one that I happen to suffer from, and my therapist actually told me that it probably developed from a trauma early in my life that was not properly handled. But anyways, that is just one of the risk factors, and I wanted to write this to hopefully raise some awareness, because it seems as though mental health issues happen to be on the rise, and people should be made aware.
Alyssa HornPublished 5 years ago in Psyche- Top Story - June 2019
Men and Mental Health
We often hear stories and statistics about women suffering from mental illnesses. But oftentimes, men are sidelined in this conversation. The stigma around mental health often hurts the chances of people suffering from mental illness to get help. This may make an even larger impact in the lives of men who are stereotyped as "strong" or "independent." They are often shamed or seen as "unmanly" when seeking for help. Mental health impacts everyone.
Lorraine WoiakPublished 5 years ago in Psyche