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The Journey Of An Abused Child Who Learned To Become A Healthy Adult
Acknowledgment Of The Author This is an autobiography of my life as a child who suffered through many traumatic, life-changing events, and learned to heal from my trauma to become a healthy adult. I will be discussing many things that may bring back traumatic memories for those who have also suffered through abuse of any or many forms. I write this with the hope that other people will know they weren’t the only ones who went through traumatic experiences in their life. Please read at your own risk and hopefully this autobiography will be helpful to those who have gone through something similar and to those who have thankfully never did. This took a lot of patience, courage, and willpower to write this story. I still struggle with the belief that I should of just never posted this, but I believe for the sake of my mental health, it was best that I got this on paper instead of keeping this within myself.
Alicia MetcalfPublished 3 years ago in PsycheMushroom Mindset
Lets start off by saying, i am in no way a medical doctor and when dealing with mental wellness, please do research, make sure you are taking care of yourself and seek professional help if you need it. I do however believe we are our own best healer, which leads me to this article!
A desired person lives within you.
What does day 1 look like? Is it a notion of a thought? Is it a malfunction of a mindset? Is it something you saw on a billboard on your way to work?
Ansley MariePublished 3 years ago in PsycheMental illness and love-hate relationship with corona virus
It was month of November when I first heard about covid-19. It was just another disease that might go on to kill the world but wouldn’t affect me as long as I was in my house, safe, surrounded by pale yellow walls and well, curtains that kept the thoughts of dying away. I could always draw the curtains. I have been depressed for four years now and haven’t had much social interaction with anyone. My friends left me soon after my diagnosis well because they were searching for their purpose in lives and one cannot manage that while having to go back to depressed friend. Soon it was New Year and I had nobody to wish except my family and I didn’t have any plans for 2020. I was after all living under the effects of antidepressants that convinced me that world was a horror game and I was definitely not the hero in this game. So I did what I had been doing for the past four years. Waited for a change. And maybe god really did listen to my prayers sans the fact that he didn’t listen to the part where I was wishing for change in my life and not the entire world. The funny thing about being mentally ill is that nobody dares question your thought process because in their heads you are already crazy. So now that you are thinking that my prayer gone wrong started the covid outbreak, well, it’s better to keep you thinking than put my rational mind to work and clarify the situation. I live in India and this virus hadn’t hit until February. It was always the other country. Just like how aliens always attacked America. But soon the things got out of hand and entire country went into lockdown. Roads were empty and people hoarded the necessary utilities a day before. It was scary, how shops were full of people as if doomsday were near and the last thing people didn’t want were empty stomachs when they died. It makes sense though. The first time we bought oranges during corona, I washed it with Dettol for extra protection!
bharti bansalPublished 3 years ago in PsycheWhat if hell is real?
There is a hell that I believe in, not designed by any mind and not a punishment from any judge, but instead a problematic paradigm which we are in denial of every day - life is suffering.
Insinq DatumPublished 3 years ago in PsycheWhy the Dunning-Kruger effect does more harm than the Imposter Syndrome
It all started with a Greek fable in the 1st century. “A dog in the manger who has no need of, or ability to eat, the chaff in the barn. But it would prevent the cows from having it.”
My ADHD Life Hacks
I’m an adult female living with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). My fiancé said the thing that may appall others like me.
Katie JohnsPublished 3 years ago in PsycheWhat is an Inpatient Drug Rehab In Gulfport, MS all about?
What is an Inpatient drug rehab in Gulfport MS? Inpatient drug rehab program is one of the many options available for those suffering from addiction to drugs or alcohol. Inpatient drug rehab treatment centers offer comprehensive, professional care that is focused on healing from all the emotional and physical ramifications of drug abuse. Inpatient drug rehab in Gulfport MS offers treatment for various levels of addiction. Each Inpatient drug rehab program is unique and designed to meet the needs of patients.
Esteban CodyPublished 3 years ago in PsycheThank God I Didn't Know Then What I Know Now
For reasons not fully understood by myself just yet I decided to watch a movie I watched a lot when I was a teenager and struggling with my mental health in a big way. The movie was 'Girl, Interrupted' and the year was approximately 2003. I was about 15 I think maybe a bit younger and I watched this movie a lot. Like so much. Like, definitely, for sure, too much. It didn't make me feel good. It's very upsetting in a lot of ways and yet it was in my regular rotation then. I hadn't watched in about 17 years. Then I did. It was a trip. In good and bad ways. By that I mean it literally caused an emotional flashback, causing me to relive how I felt then; lost, confused, stuck, unsure of what I was doing what I was doing, not knowing what to call my actions or why they made me feel better. I felt anxious, desperate, lonely, fearful, drawn and repulsed by the mental illness I didn't understand. It was rough. But in a really good way.
Christine HollermannPublished 3 years ago in PsycheWhat is the purpose of Sober Living in Arlington, MA
Sober Living in Arlington MA comes in many forms. Some are geared towards long-term goals of sober living, and some are short-term programs to live by. Some people go on vacation and stay sober while they are away. Sober Living in Arlington MA offers a full range of short term and long-term programs, residential or community-based, and can help you discover your purpose in life, find a purpose, find support, and empower yourself to make changes that will move you forward.
Harrison MattesPublished 3 years ago in PsycheBenefits of Sober Living in Lancaster, PA
You need to find the right drug rehab in Lancaster PA if you are suffering from an addiction problem. There are various drug rehab centers located in this state. The best thing to do before deciding on a drug rehab is to determine the type of addiction you have. Keep in mind that each kind of addiction requires a different kind of treatment and a different approach to recovery. It is also very important to find the right kind of professional who can help you overcome your problems.
Tamera ReismanPublished 3 years ago in PsycheBest Inpatient Drug Rehabilitation Treatments in Rock Mount North Carolina
The Rocky Mount Drug Rehab Center is a state-of-the art facility for those with drug addictions. This state of the art center offers inpatient drug rehabilitation treatment and addiction treatment. This drug rehabilitation center is unique as it combines the latest treatment modalities combined with traditional therapeutic approaches. This enables them to provide customized treatment plans and an environment that allows patients to free themselves from the shackles of addiction. Inpatient drug rehab in Rocky Mount NC offers a variety of benefits to those who are abusing drugs or who have a drug dependency.
Agustin MichauxPublished 3 years ago in Psyche