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Mental illness is killing Us
It is very scary to think of the mental illness that I carry in my body and mind. Its effects are devastating, even when we can't see it. People with a mental illness cannot do anything right, can't have friends or be around people. They often feel like they are trapped inside an ice box because their actions don't seem acceptable. In fact, I found myself saying "stop being you," often in times when I felt like someone was judging me. I didn't want to live anymore. My thoughts were all over the place, so I couldn't care about anything else. The only thing I cared about was trying to survive the day. When you're not getting out of bed, walking around the house, or talking to people like you would like to, your world is falling apart. You may ask yourself, what happened? Was it just a bad dream? Could I have been imagining things that scared me? Or is there something wrong with me? How could this happen? Why is this happening to me? A lot of the time I feel alone and depressed, because it is really hard to leave myself alone. I am a victim of depression and anxiety. I struggle to get through the day without feeling weak or hopeless. This can have a negative effect on my work ethic. If I wasn't depressed, I wouldn't be acting so self-righteous at home. Since I cannot control how I feel, I worry that people will judge me by the way I look. What is the first thing you'd notice if you met me? That's not who I am on the outside. I always try to act nice and professional when I'm out. Sometimes I take off my glasses and use fake eyelashes. I try to make people smile. But everything is worthless to me, and when I walk, sometimes my feet hurt. On weekends I go to church after I see other people, and I feel as though everyone sees me as broken. Everyone thinks I'm weird. There was another time I tried to apologize to God for ruining my day. He said to show me you love and then start praying. And I did, but my prayer was useless. It felt so empty because I didn't really believe in him. As a result, one week later some people came up to me and asked me why I didn't pray. Because of my depression, I didn't know what to say. They gave me two options: pray a long prayer, or tell them I wouldn't pray another day. So I told them I wouldn't pray next Sunday. I wasn't sure if they'd understand. It took my eyes off my book, and I started crying.
Alwina peterPublished 2 years ago in PsycheI feel that I am left behind in life: what to do?
It happens to many people that, without knowing how they got to that situation, they compare themselves with others and notice how at some point in life they stopped being on the path that leads to what they would like to become, to what they would like to become. what you would like to be spending your time on.
Nouman ul haqPublished 2 years ago in PsycheThe 8 myths about schizophrenia (and why they are not true)
Schizophrenia is among the most complex mental disorders, and is therefore one of the most stigmatized. In addition, today there is no consensus among the different professionals regarding various aspects related to this disorder, such as its origin or the most appropriate treatment; however, today we have numerous advances and research.
Nouman ul haqPublished 2 years ago in PsycheHow to get over that person?
Have you ever met someone with whom you fell in love and considered very special to you, but you have not had the opportunity to start a relationship ?
Nouman ul haqPublished 2 years ago in Psyche5 Strategies to Avoid Loop Thinking
It is clear that thinking is something necessary to solve most of the problems we face on a daily basis, but that does not mean that thinking more is always the best option. In fact, sometimes it is part of the problem. This is what happens when we notice that we are unable to avoid looping pain, over and over again, and that this prevents us from focusing on what would really benefit us.
Nouman ul haqPublished 2 years ago in PsycheThe keys to understanding what EMDR therapy consists of
If you have ever heard someone say that they are in EMDR therapy (for its acronym in English "Eyes Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing") and that the "eye movements" are helping them a lot to process and work with what happens to them, you will have been able to wonder what exactly EMDR is and how it works.
Nouman ul haqPublished 2 years ago in PsycheSelf-hatred: what is it and how to overcome this problem
Many people reject their own way of being and behaving without being aware of it on some occasions, so they have high levels of self-criticism, they value themselves quite little and it may even be the case that they cannot stand listening to their own voice on recordings. These symptoms and some more could be behind a problematic psychological condition.
Nouman ul haqPublished 2 years ago in PsychePsychological therapy in summer
The arrival of summer, good weather and vacations, in addition to long sunny days by the pool or beach, are normally accompanied by an improvement in mood, since there is a disconnection with the work routine, more free time and the possibility of going away for a few days or months to another place to disconnect, be it the beach, the mountains or the town.
Nouman ul haqPublished 2 years ago in PsycheCan summer vacations promote vigorexia?
Summer vacations are a period of rest and disconnection from work for most people; however, there are those who, even during these days of free time, self-sabotage without realizing it and involuntarily, fueling a vicious circle of stress and personal insecurities that are further intensified by breaking with the routine and structure that the working day provided.
Nouman ul haqPublished 2 years ago in PsycheChange the foundations of your lifestyle and manage anxiety
Do you want to manage anxiety so that it is not an impediment in your day to day life? Do you feel that the hours of the day slip away? Fear of the future or that it won't turn out how you expect? By observing and adjusting your lifestyle, as well as daily rhythms, you can reduce anxiety.
Nouman ul haqPublished 2 years ago in PsycheGestalt therapy: a conscious way of living
We live this way, frenetic, without stopping, many times because we are afraid of silence, non-activity, nothingness, emptiness. It represents the stop looking outside to see inside and in this way we do not want to face what we see.
Nouman ul haqPublished 2 years ago in PsycheWhat are the differences between a psychologist and a therapist?
There are many disciplines concerned with addressing mental health. Psychology is a field that has many different approaches, and some differ greatly from each other. All mental health professionals, whether therapists or psychologists, have similarities, but also important differences in the way they work.
Nouman ul haqPublished 2 years ago in Psyche