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Dark Life.
Life, it's both amazing and incredibly cruel. Some of the most amazing memories I have had have been with my best friend, just walking in the woods, taking in the air, the freedom. The intense moments are often free of cost, certainly financially. Life is best spent with those who truly care about you, those people who would do anything for you without the any strings attached, no favours, no "I'll do this, if you do that" business. However, life doesn't come without its costs, the mourning of a loved one, financial loses, the irrational hatred to another person or animal, just because they are different.
My Turquoise Obsession
Dopamine Rushes I get a dopamine rush whenever I view faded, worn shutters in varying shades of turquoise traveling in Portugal, Greece, Spain, Italy, Egypt, or Morocco. My mood heightens if there are pink geraniums or bougainvillea nearby. I love to wear turquoise jewelry, and it is the first paint I like to splash on a blank canvas. I also especially love the contrast of a color palette with bright pink and turquoise.
Learning to be Assertive is Tough but Doable
It's difficult for people to be assertive. There's a fine line between being pushy or a pushover but it's important to know that being assertive is neither of these. What you want to do is express the way you feel about a certain topic respectfully but with confidence. It's hard to stand your ground and say what you really feel but it's a good way to get things off your chest.
Nicholas McKennaPublished 3 years ago in PsycheAn Unlikely Trauma Response You Likely Use
Unpopular opinion.... wanting and needing ample alone time IS a trauma response. I've been wanting to say this for a while now. I know, I know, so not like me to hold back. Yet here we are. Maybe I needed some alone time to figure it all out first.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Has Emerged as the Gold Standard in Psychotherapy
Can You Think Yourself Healthy? From mindfulness to media multitasking, the activities you ask your brain to perform matter to your health
Everyday JunglistPublished 3 years ago in PsycheThe 6 Psychological Disorders In Children
Have you ever heard about psychological disorders in children? Well, children do develop the same mental health conditions as adults, but their symptoms may vary. Seeing your children with abnormal feelings, behaviors, and thoughts is very distressing.
Adam WilliamPublished 3 years ago in PsycheHow to Help Your Anxious Friend
The first time I had a panic attack, I was standing in front of my entire French class. A flimsy pink poster was between my fingers. My gaze drifted across a room full of my fellow fifteen and sixteen-year-olds, hoping to find a familiar face. I inhaled deeply, then exhaled — uttering a prayer as I did so.
Ilana QuinnPublished 3 years ago in PsychePutting it to a end!
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, many of us are dealing with social distancing, isolation, and lockdowns that make it even harder to cope with symptoms of depression. Whatever your circumstances, though, there are ways to overcome feelings of sadness and despair, improve your mood, and regain a sense of hope. In addition to the tips in this article, you will be on the road to taking your life back.
Keiah NelsonPublished 3 years ago in PsycheYou Don't Need Make-Up
I grew up never wearing much makeup and in my twenties, even less. Then there were children, I birthed two and my husband was a practicing alcohol/drug addict. When we were getting divorced and the judge mistakenly said, "And you have three children," I pointed at my soon to be ex-husband, laughed and said, "yes, I did have three, until today!" The ex didn't think that was very funny. How did I get to the point of divorce. I was married to this man for 13 years and we were together for 15 years. I knew from our early dating that he had a problem with alcohol. I was used to alcoholics. That is who I loved and continue to love. I grew up as a codependent, as the saying goes. And what does this have to do with makeup? Well, I am here to tell you.
Denise E LindquistPublished 3 years ago in PsycheSuicide Survival
I had only turned 18 three months prior to June 2nd, 2013. I was a baby. I was pure, but on that day I was reborn. I survivied suicide, but it came with a price. What if I told you I came back to an alternate reality? This story is my apart of my life.
Solibeth NunezPublished 3 years ago in PsycheLiving on the Borderline
Many believe that those with Borderline Personality Disorder are narcissistic individuals. This is simply untrue. I started my journey into therapy many years ago. I have been through DBT, and have come out on the other side with not only a better understanding of myself, but also understanding others that struggle with life long disorders similar to mine.
Leah FisherPublished 3 years ago in PsycheLet's talk about Logical Fallacies(Part-2)
Debate or argument is our day to day event. We do it most often formally or informally. When you are debating with someone, you want to use all of the resources in your disposal to convince the other person that you are right, That’s pretty good until you are not ending up with logical fallacies to just establish your point whereas your point is becoming invalid.
Tanvir Rashik ShafimPublished 3 years ago in Psyche