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How to Be Unique and Owning Your Uniqueness In an Age of Manufactured Individuality
It's not a terrible question to ask, "How to be unique?" It is quite strange to live in a world where people are praised for being like one another. Nowadays, it seems that everyone has the same body, lifestyle, emotions, and thoughts. While it is desirable to be relatable, individuality is essential. You can still have connection with others while being unique. Modern society encourages similarity but it can also hinder our well-being. While it might be beneficial to capitalism, it is not good for us. Someone is making a profit from this unhealthy scheme if we all seek the same things. Recycling our souls and our perceptions is a big problem for our true selves.
Hannah WilkinsPublished 2 years ago in PsycheThe Healing of Nature and How Nature Can Heal In the Midst of Chaos
The simplest of things can bring joy and help us heal. We often overlook the beauty and goodness around us when we seek fullness in our lives. Nature is the vast outdoors, the unique, biodiverse world in which all of us exist. The idea of nature as a woman is something I love. It gives and grows the universe. Nature reminds me about my femininity and power. If you have spent a lot time indoors, I would like to remind you about the wonder that surrounds us. Our bodies and minds have suffered tremendously from being trapped for so many years. It's safer now, so I will share the benefits of going outside. We'll discuss the beauty of nature and how it can heal us, including Pretty Birds.
Hannah WilkinsPublished 2 years ago in PsycheRedefining Yourself In Light of External Forces, Internal Fears, and The Uphill Battle of People Pleasing
Lucky people are given many years to achieve their goals. We often feel that we must stay the same, which is odd. It's often to comfort others and provide reassurance. Sometimes, we view meeting the expectations of others as a form love. Sometimes our growth can cause harm or disruption to others. Our callings change, and so do our principles, interests, and values. When we continue to be our old selves, it becomes a problem. You will experience discomfort in your daily movements when it is time to learn. Things you should stop believing and doing will be revealed to you. You will find yourself disconnected from your surroundings and be called upon to transcend your current reality.
Hannah WilkinsPublished 2 years ago in Psyche- Top Story - October 2021
ADHD Is My Superpower
Did you know that October is National ADHD Awareness Month? I didn't either until a couple days ago. Whoops! It seems like there is a day for everything anymore; National Ice Cream Day, National Hot Chocolate Day, National Hangover Day, National Personal Trainer Awareness Day-wait, what? If you have a personal trainer, aren't you already aware of them?
E.L. MartinPublished 2 years ago in Psyche Some PTSD Sufferers Experience the Anniversary Effect
Several family members and my friends have served during the War on Terror. I've seen them return with severe PTSD to mild PTSD. The severity seemed linked to how much combat they experienced. I never thought of regular citizens having PTSD too until the #metoo movement when sexual assault survivors spoke about their trauma. I didn't think that I had trauma too, but I realized I had adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), which most of us probably have.
Eileen DavisPublished 2 years ago in PsycheADHD Ask: How Can Use Our 'Out of Sight, Out of Mind' Powers for Good?
One of the first-mentioned symptoms of ADHD on most websites is being impulsive. Add this to make careless mistakes, find it difficult to organise tasks, and be easily distracted by other stimuli, and it really doesn't bode well for budgeting.
Kristy WestawayPublished 3 years ago in PsycheInterim
“Cheers.” Will was holding out an unsleeved coffee cup, face full of pleasantries and ease. This was her first time meeting Will. Will, who was a middle school teacher with an exuberant, wide smile and a faded purple scar above his right collarbone. Will had ordered a matcha latte, not coffee. She insisted on paying, so he had contributed generously to the tip jar. He was gingerly uncovering his drink now - setting aside the lid bearing tufts of green foam.
What are the Benefits of Inpatient Drug Rehab in Athens, GA
What are the benefits of Inpatient drug rehab in Athens Georgia? For those who already have a substance abuse problem, Inpatient treatment may provide the necessary help to overcome their addiction. This type of treatment is best for those who are not ready to go through formal detox or rehabilitation programs. Inpatient treatment in Athens provides complete treatment services for all types of addiction - alcohol, prescription drugs, heroin, cocaine and methamphetamines.
Jane AlmanzaPublished 3 years ago in PsycheReliable Inpatient Drug Rehabilitation Treatments in Austin Texas
If you or a loved one are struggling with alcohol and drug addiction, then you may need to seek treatment at an Inpatient Drug Rehabilitation facility. Austin is a great city for Inpatient drug rehabilitation treatment because it is the capital of Texas. The drug and alcohol abuse epidemic in this city is on the rise. There are many reasons for the increase in the number of addicts in the community. One of the biggest contributing factors is unemployment. As the economy slumps, more people are falling into poverty.
Gerald BarreraPublished 3 years ago in PsycheHaving a healthy relationship with you is the key to being truly happy in life
Anxiety is a common mental health disorder that many people live with. Living with a mental illness is a struggle that is prevalent during nearly every waking minute. Those living with anxiety may experience excessive fears of worry and may even cause someone to feel inadequate about themselves.
That Psych NerdPublished 3 years ago in PsycheKnowing
I know where you are, I was there too. No amount of “things”, take away the blue. Talking helps but only if you hear.
Suzanne AllenPublished 3 years ago in PsycheAddiction - What is Addiction? Part 1
Hear the voice of everyday people - collection of stories and experiences by Gabriella Kőrösi, PhD, MN, RN What is addiction? What has been other people's experience? If someone would ask people randomly right now what addiction is what they would say? Beth told me she thinks addiction is when the body needs something, it's the brain signaling that it needs something that the individual cannot live without. Powerful, the brain is telling the person what to do. The individual affected becomes a whole separate person; the brain is in control. It can also be a genetic disease, something that people are were born with. She describes drugs as poison to the body.
Gabriella KorosiPublished 3 years ago in Psyche