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A Few Things That Make You Doubt Your Sanity
Imagining Tragic Scenarios Photo by Neil Thomas on Unsplash Do you ever find yourself lying in bed at night, trying to fall asleep only to dive down the rabbit hole of ‘what ifs’ in the worst possible ways imaginable? Maybe you find yourself playing through your own death, the death of a loved one, or some horrible, terrifying thing like being kidnapped and tortured? Perhaps it’s something bigger scale, something doomsday in nature? Possibly your tragic scenarios are more focused on the darkness that dwells within you, imagining the day you finally crack and go on a murder spree?
Holly PainePublished 5 years ago in PsycheThe Reality of Anorexia
Recently, I realised how many people are oblivious to the harsh reality of an eating disorder. People only see what sufferers put online and more often than not, what we see on social media isn’t an accurate depiction of the truth. So many people without an eating disorder don’t know how to act around people with anorexia and don’t understand our reasoning behind things so this post is my attempt to share my reality of living with anorexia, in the hopes of clearing up some common misconceptions.
saskia hdltPublished 5 years ago in PsycheHistorical Views of Abnormal Behavior
Our historical efforts to understand abnormal psychology include both humor and tragedy. I will briefly discuss some highlights of psychopathology and some exciting and absurd treatments that were used to cure peoples minds. How from beliefs and superstitions we came to scientific awareness and explanations to natural causes.
Does Light Therapy Work for Depression and Anxiety?
It's just like clockwork. Every November, as the day grows shorter, my moods grow fouler. When March rolls by, my mood brightens. For the longest time, I thought that I was going crazy.
Rowan MarleyPublished 5 years ago in PsycheBrittle
We go through life alone, whether we like it or not. Friends, family, relationships, none of it is real because no one truly knows one another. We all have various versions of ourselves that we display to society, friends, and family. When our versions become compromised, we are forced to retreat into ourselves—shifting and shaping into someone who, we ourselves, might not even recognize.
Elijah TaylorPublished 5 years ago in PsycheIt's All in Your Head?
Sometimes people's symptoms related to mental illness are dismissed as being "all in your head." This is perhaps most common when it comes to physical symptoms of anxiety. We hear it from loved ones, but also from health professionals.
Ashley L. PetersonPublished 5 years ago in PsycheWho Needs a Therapist When (Pt. 3)
Me. I need a therapist. Thank you internet for being one. All tips will go to someday affording a real professional. So, I usually visit family for either Thanksgiving or Christmas. Every year. And every year it is incredibly stressful. Like, panic attacks and sleepless nights and even worse dreams and irregular period/weird body stuff kind of stress.
Haybitch AbersnatchyPublished 5 years ago in PsycheDown Days and Depression
I wouldn’t say that I have depression, though I certainly have more than a few down moments that can stretch out for a few days or even weeks. Times when a smile is just a little too hard and I am grateful for the time I get to be alone.
Samuel MoorePublished 5 years ago in PsycheInsight with Your Medication
Going to the psychiatrist for the first time can be intimidating. If you have never gone to the psychiatrist or you have but you recently changed to a new one, I have some advice for you to make things a bit easier. As a disclaimer: I'm not a medical professional. I'm just sharing my experiences as someone who uses these services to hopefully help people in a similar situation.
Kendall EarlPublished 5 years ago in PsycheMerry Blue Christmas
Are you spending Christmas alone? Hey, me too! We've all got our stories for why we might be having a blue Christmas alone, and chances are there are a lot of common themes amongst our stories. Here's mine, in the hopes of perhaps showing other people out there that they're not truly alone.
Ashley L. PetersonPublished 5 years ago in Psyche5 Self-Care Tips for 2019
The term "self-care" has been thrown around a lot this last year, for good and bad reasons. Although some supposed self-care tips seem obvious or useless, it's important to remember that self-care actually is a very essential tool, and you should be making your mental health and well-being a priority.
- Top Story - December 2018
Breaking the Cycle of Addiction
I first discovered I had an addictive nature at the age of 18. I had recently started a part time job as a lottery sales clerk at our local grocery store. The job within itself was easy enough. My only role was to sale computer generated lottery tickets and scratch off cards to hopeful consumers. There was a lot of downtime involved with this position and to fill the void I would purchase a scratch off or two to entertain myself. One particular day I bought a $1 card and low and behold I won fifty bucks!
Latrice JonesPublished 5 years ago in Psyche