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Karma and The Dalai Lama
Back in the day, 2002 to be exact, I attended an Astrology Summer School organised by the Faculty of Astrological Studies at Brasenose College, Oxford, in the UK.
Pamella RichardsPublished 3 years ago in PsycheGetting the Most Out of Therapy
As my mom always says, "Everyone has their own stuff." Have you ever wondered how to make therapy more beneficial for you? Well, I'm sure you are wondering now that you have read that sentence. I am going to outline and try to explain why different things may, or may not, work based on my experience with therapists.
Rene PetersPublished 3 years ago in PsycheWhy Are Some People Just Natural Born Liars?
When it comes to telling the truth, are you just as bad as Pinocchio? You may think the question doesn’t apply to you, but maybe to someone you know. Perhaps you just find it hard to admit the truth, because in reality, we all lie.
Justiss GoodePublished 3 years ago in PsycheThe shoebox underneath my bed.
I woke up again in a cold sweat, from the same nightmare that felt all too real. I could hear you laughing and you were standing almost close enough to touch. You were standing off to the side of my view, so I could not clearly see your face.
Jaded Savior BlogPublished 3 years ago in PsycheWhy I Changed my Mind About Addiction
Have you ever looked at someone addicted to drugs with disgust and disdain? Have you ever seen a news article with the words “accidental overdose” and thought “well, if they didn’t use, that wouldn’t be a problem.”? Have you ever thought addiction was a choice that someone made or that they could stop if they wanted to?
Randell GreshamPublished 3 years ago in PsycheAre You An Echoist?
Narcissism is something we hear about alot these days. Narcissism is a developmental stage in childhood, but ideally we move through this stage, and have a healthy sense of narcissism. Then there is Narcissistic Personality Disorder which is an unhealthy sense of narcissism.
Kate StrongPublished 3 years ago in PsycheWhat is FND? (Along with my experience so far)
I want to begin this article by going over some acronyms, which I will be using. FND stands for functional neurological disorder and is also referred to as conversion disorder. PNES and PNEA are interchangeable. They stand for psychogenic non-epileptic seizure and psychogenic non-epileptic attack.
Rene PetersPublished 3 years ago in PsycheSeagulls Give the Eulugy
Meet Long Island, NY Sitting in her sheer bathrobe on her third story balcony, she picks up the local newspaper. In the tall windows next to her, she can see the reflection of both her lithe body and the glistening ocean. While sipping her Italian coffee, she flips to the article about the most recent murdered girl, found in the marshes of that very area.… An opinion piece by a former detective turned investigative-reporter, who has covered this string of murders over the past decade. She scours with intent curiosity, focusing on this excerpt:
Jalyn JanvierPublished 3 years ago in PsycheMake the Music Stop
God I feel amazing. I feel like I'm in a movie as I walk down the street. Fit is FIRE, hair is done and I'm strutting my stuff. There’s even music!
Kenzie FarnellPublished 3 years ago in PsycheYour Body Image is a State of Mind
It was just a typical day for me when a notification from Google Photos popped up saying, “You have a memory from 4 years ago..”
That Psych NerdPublished 3 years ago in PsycheFinding The Best Inpatient Drug Rehabilitation Treatments in South Jordan UT
Inpatient drug rehab in South Jordan, UT is for individuals who need specialized drug addiction treatments and are suffering from substance abuse. The main goal of the center is to provide quality drug addiction treatments and to help people recover from their addictions. If you need treatment for drug addiction, this is a great place to start. Here, you will find expert therapists and staff that can help you to get the best treatment possible.
Neville KygerPublished 3 years ago in PsycheAm I Just Substituting One Addiction for Another?
I started drinking alcohol around 12. Right from the get-go, I drank alcoholically. I couldn’t get enough of that burn in my chest and the magic feeling of being weightless and unafraid. I continued to do everything I could to get the fiery liquid into my body including stealing, manipulating, and even using sex as a tool to get my needs met.
Melissa SteussyPublished 3 years ago in Psyche