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The Benefits of Being Realistic Over Being Positive
How many people believe the key to a well-balanced treatment plan or overcoming an obstacle starts with having a positive attitude? Even though a positive attitude can be a very good quality or personality trait, there's a great deal more to dealing with the things life throws at us than having a looking on the bright approach to life's problems.
Mental Health
Mental health affects 1 in 4 people, yet we still treat it as such a taboo subject. Struggling with a mental health problem is a very common thing, so why do we still shy away from discussing it? Because the truth is, we are embarrassed. We are ashamed that our own mind has turned against us and is making us feel such things.
Light at the End of the Tunnel
Laying in a cold jail cell, shaking and crying, praying to God to please free me. I had not seen my kids, did not know if they knew their drug addict mother was in jail. That was the beginning of the end of my road to destruction. I had gone through the worst withdrawal symptoms ever imaginable and slept for six days straight. Then it happened. I was out of jail with a whole new thought in my head.
Tina SanchezPublished 6 years ago in PsycheI Lived to Tell
I am 12 years old, and I am struggling with my desire to live. You see, I have been bullied for the last year. My mom doesn't know because I am afraid that if I tell, the bullying will get worse, so I remain silent. As time wears on, the words cut deeper. "Retard." "Stupid." "Ugly." "Weird." And that's only the beginning.
Dawn MariePublished 6 years ago in PsycheMentally Sensitive
I wish I could say there is a simple answer to mental illness. An answer that would make all the pain, depression, mania, euphoria, loss, bad decisions, regret, positive/negative symptoms associated with it and take it away. But there isn’t. Although if I could tell you one thing or perhaps just one word that may sound so cliche but in fact for me worked it would be, try.
David lakerPublished 6 years ago in PsycheHopelessness vs. Suicide – What’s the Difference?
In my work as a therapist, some people feel the need to say, “I’m not suicidal. I just didn’t have a purpose to live.” Another statement I hear is, “I’m not sure why I’m still here. Don’t worry I’m not suicidal, I’m just having a hard time finding my way in life.” Even though people are seeking mental health services and are cooperative, there is a fear or hesitation of being seen as suicidal. It might be the fear that they are crazy and have to go to a hospital for weeks and be away from their lives. It could be the fear that their employer can find out and use it against them at work. The fear is real since the labels of crazy or insane are negative ones. Our society also has a long way to go in providing the necessary support, acceptance, and services for those with mental illness.
Eva GordonPublished 6 years ago in PsycheWalking My Own Path
It's fun to go out and have fun with friends. It can be even more fun to throw in a few shots or cocktails while doing so. This can become a pattern, but even then, it isn't always a problem.
wrae SandersPublished 6 years ago in PsycheMedicated: My Life on ADHD Medication
I was diagnosed with inattentive type attention deficit hyperactivity disorder when I was 11 years old in South Carolina by a local psychologist. My parents were desperate for answers of why their daughter, who was an average student with good grades, was failing the seventh grade and facing summer school if things remained unchanged. Once the diagnosis came the meds came soon after.
Sierra GeorgePublished 6 years ago in PsycheLiving on the Edge
In America, 1.6 percent of the population suffers from Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). In Canada, 2 percent of the population are effected by this "dramatic and erratic" personality disorder. Borderline personality disorder is a personality disorder characterized by intense mood swings, impulsivity and severe problems with self-worth. Borderlines also suffer from bouts of inappropriate rage, fear of abandonment, suicidal gestures, unstable relationships and chronic feelings of emptiness. Unfortunately, like most mental illnesses, BPD is often coupled with other mental illnesses, and treatment options vary from person to person.
Hailey GumbleyPublished 6 years ago in PsycheThe Suicide Section: Nothing but the Truth
Opening a can of worms, possibly. Let’s talk suicide, honestly. This article contains information and literature based on the subject of suicide. My work has always been straight to the point, and this may upset some of our readers. Please be aware that no offense or harm is intended. The subject of suicide is one I am familiar with in every sense. My empathy and good will have been invested into this article, so please be aware of a potential trigger.
Jessica MurrayPublished 6 years ago in PsycheSelf-Harm Urges (and How I Dealt with Them)
Self-harm is a major part of mental illness. Usually linked to depression and suicide, it is a difficult thing to have to deal with. The act of harming yourself has had much spotlight in the recent years, however, in this article I will not only be explaining self-harm but the ways I learned to deal with the urges and how I got to stop.
BPD and Me Part 1
I guess I've always known that I wasn't "normal" from a young age. I always felt things more intensely than other people, and held onto those emotions longer. I had difficulty making and keeping friends. Due to my mixed ancestry, I had a constant identity crisis, never knowing where I fit in. I also had a very tumultuous childhood in which I experienced traumas that still affect me to this day. I always wondered what was wrong with me. Was it something that I could fix, or would I just have to suffer my whole life? It was not until I was 27 that I was diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder, the most commonly diagnosed personality disorder. Where I live (the United Kingdom), it's estimated that seven out of every 1000 people have this disorder.
Matti dos SantosPublished 6 years ago in Psyche