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Advice and tips on managing mental health, maintaining a positive outlook and becoming your happiest self.
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
What Is an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)? The **aorta** is the largest artery in the body, carrying oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the rest of the body. The **abdominal aorta** is the section of the aorta that runs through the abdomen, supplying blood to vital organs such as the intestines, kidneys, and lower limbs.
By Gabriela Toneabout a year ago in Psyche
Triggers
Understanding Triggers in People’s Lives: What They Are, Why They Happen, and How to Cope Life is full of experiences—some uplifting, others painful. Among these experiences, certain moments leave an emotional imprint so deep that even years later, they can be reawakened by something seemingly small: a sound, a smell, a phrase, a place, or even a passing thought. These reactions are commonly referred to as **triggers**. While often associated with trauma, triggers can stem from a wide range of emotional experiences. Understanding what triggers are, where they come from, and how to manage them is essential for mental well-being and personal growth.
By Gabriela Toneabout a year ago in Psyche
100 Reasons Why
Sometimes the price of loving so deeply comes with the quiet wondering if I should just stop caring about other people and turn dark, the path I see so many other kind souls go down after feeling the pain of this world. So, I wanted to write a list of 100 reasons that I love exactly who I am - for the days when my heart grieves and aches as my mind explores the myriad of reasons that I should be anyone other than myself - to avoid causing myself so much pain.
By Adora Hooperabout a year ago in Psyche
The Green-Eyed Trap
“The Green-Eyed Trap: How Envy Quietly Destroys from Within” Envy is a universal emotion—one that quietly lingers in the human psyche, often disguised and rarely acknowledged. It sneaks in during moments of comparison and self-doubt, whispering that someone else’s success is a reflection of our failure. While envy might seem harmless or fleeting, its long-term repercussions can run deep, affecting not only our relationships and emotional health but also our personal growth and overall well-being.
By Gabriela Toneabout a year ago in Psyche
The Heart of Well-Being
The Importance of Mental Health: A Foundation for Well-Being In recent years, conversations around mental health have gained much-needed attention. No longer relegated to whispers or dismissed as weakness, mental health is now recognized as a critical component of overall well-being. As society becomes more aware of the complexity of the human mind, the importance of maintaining good mental health is increasingly evident. Mental health affects every aspect of our lives—from how we think and feel to how we interact with others and manage stress. Understanding and prioritizing mental health is not just beneficial; it is essential.
By Gabriela Toneabout a year ago in Psyche
Parkinson and Stem Cells
Stem Cells and the Future of Parkinson’s Treatment: Two Studies Point to a Breakthrough For millions of people living with Parkinson’s disease, recent developments in stem cell research have sparked a new wave of hope. In a pair of groundbreaking studies, scientists reported that stem cell transplants into the brains of Parkinson’s patients not only survived but also produced dopamine—the chemical most affected by the disease. Even more encouragingly, early results showed that some patients experienced measurable improvements in their symptoms.
By Gabriela Toneabout a year ago in Psyche
Giveing Me Back to Me
Giving Me Back to Me I don’t know the exact moment I lost myself. There wasn’t some grand betrayal, no loud bang or crashing fall. It happened quietly. Softly. Like sand slipping through fingers—you don’t realize it’s gone until your hands are empty.
By Gabriela Toneabout a year ago in Psyche
Sobriety Changed Me
Day I Chose Clarity: A Sobriety Story It was a rainy Thursday afternoon, the kind of gray, heavy day that seemed to mirror everything I was feeling inside. I remember standing at my bathroom sink, staring into the mirror like I was trying to recognize the person looking back at me. My face was puffy. My eyes—bloodshot and tired—held a kind of sadness that wasn’t just from lack of sleep or too many drinks. It was deeper. Hollow.
By Gabriela Toneabout a year ago in Psyche
It's March 25. Honorable Mention in The Metamorphosis of the Mind Challenge.
I still think about Giuseppe every day. It’s March 25 and I catch myself staring out the window - in a trance - never sure for how long or what I was looking for. Spring has started to reveal himself, provocatively - though my desire seems frozen inside the 25 kisses G used to leave on my sleepy forehead before catching the metro; a morning person to my night owl, compatible only through dialectical juxtaposition, cosmically at odds. I’ve learned to relinquish my daze to Spring, an act of supplication to lead the escape from Winter and all the heartbreak we bore with the cold, infamous for keeping dead organs alive.
By Aaron Callowayabout a year ago in Psyche
