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Advice and tips on managing mental health, maintaining a positive outlook and becoming your happiest self.
Learning to Breathe
"Just breathe, Baby." I try to focus on those three words. Just three words which sound farther to me than the atmosphere. Still, for the moment I am desperately trying to cling to them. To find solace in those words.
Things That Helped Me Overcome Insecurity and Anxiety
1. Own it before anyone else can point it out. Make joke about your hairy arms, nose, or calling a lot to make sure everything is okay. We are beautifully flawed but there is no problem with that. There is nothing wrong with having bump in your nose. If you do, own every bit of that bump or weird birthmark or wide feet. Your "flaws" (and I use the word "flaws" very loosely) is what makes you you. No one can be you or your flaws. Owning it doesn't just help you but others with the same insecurity.
Belle DenkaPublished 7 years ago in PsycheWhy Medication is Only Half the Battle
Like the title states, medication is only half of the battle; granted it’s still a very important aspect, but it's not the only thing. The more effectively you can implement other things into your treatment, essentially the more effective your all-around treatment will be. These few things can help immensely with your treatment, and your life in general. Also even though they seem straightforward, implementing them into your own life takes a lot of time and effort.
My Fear of Heights – and Conquering It
"The only thing we have to fear, is fear itself".–Franklin D. Roosevelt Fear, it truly is one of the main reasons a number of the population aren't able to do what they wish, like chasing a dream or passion-but, your fear gets to you, it gets in your way, like a brick wall blocking your path or a feeling that just chokes you up inside.
Brandon BranchPublished 7 years ago in PsycheHow To Deal with Narcissists
"Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is a personality disorder in which there is a long-term pattern of abnormal behavior characterized by exaggerated feelings of self-importance, an excessive need for admiration, and a lack of understanding of others' feelings." – Wikipedia
Fabianne DeaconPublished 7 years ago in PsycheLife With ADD
Having Attention Deficit Disorder has been both fun and exhausting. Life is challenging enough but with a minor yet slightly annoying disorder everything takes longer to do. You may wonder how in the world is that fun? Well, daydreaming is fun. Being creative is fun, always in your own little world is actually healthy for the mind and very enjoyable.
Kayleigh HayPublished 7 years ago in PsycheA Knock of the Block
How far have we taken the idea, and placed importance on “true happiness?” We all buy into a false ideology of what makes us “happy.” People choose their own idea of happiness, whether that be material things, drinking and taking drugs, traveling to never come home, sleeping with people, or earning money. Materialistic items, sleeping around, taking drugs, drinking, having lots of money, and running away to other countries in the hope to find yourself doesn’t work out quite as rock and roll as people would hope. There’s no real substance to “true happiness” through any of these things. This is the type of artificial happiness that the media and society here in the UK has inflated and forced down our throats.
Megan JenkinsonPublished 7 years ago in PsycheI Was a Victim of Gas Lighting
No one thinks it will happen to them, they think the signs are easy to spot and even harder to fall for. But is mental manipulation really that uncommon? This is my own personal story of how I fell under the spell.
Courtney CothronPublished 7 years ago in PsycheHow Are You Today?
"How are you today?" is a question friends and acquaintances commonly inquire, and it's not a question to be taken lightly. You may be thinking:
Jonathon LombardiPublished 7 years ago in PsycheThe Art of ADHDing
With ADHD and other mental health issues, what works for one person does not necessarily have the same effectiveness for another. Which is why it's important to understand what you need to do in the areas that you struggle with the most, in order to effectively deal with them.
Getting Up
I think we can all agree that getting out of bed can be difficult. Staring at the ceiling and thinking "Why should I get up?" is a tough start to any day. What helps me is reminding myself that the only thing I can really control is the amount of effort I put into accomplishing my goals, so if I don't get out of my bed, then I have just relinquished the only power I possess. Once I beat that question, another pops into my head: "Is there even enough time left in my life to reach those goals?" which is a bit more concerning. You might put together a solid plan to finish in a predetermined time, but ultimately life happens. And no matter how much time you have or how meticulous your plan is, life can still mess it up for you, so now the more daunting question becomes: "Is there enough time for me to bounce back from every unforeseen problem that comes my way?" The answer is what gets me out of bed: Belief. What else can you do besides believe that you yourself are a driven enough individual to push through any barriers that stand in your way, believe that your friends, family, and teammates will be able to help you when you need it the most, and if you believe in a higher power, that they will be looking out for you. Some people get out of bed because they're hungry or because nature is calling. But what's the point of rolling yourself into another 24 hours of eating, working, and sleeping again unless you actually believe that it's getting you closer to your goals in the unforeseen time you have?
Jonathon LombardiPublished 7 years ago in PsycheI Like Being Sad.
"You can get addicted to a certain kind of sadness." This line from Gotye's song has resonated with me ever since I first heard it in 2012. There are times when I'm really happy and life is great, but there are always unpleasant memories that surface at any given time. I'm not depressed (I hope not) but I am sensitive. Most of my sadness stems from relationships with guys, gender norms we females have to live up to, and me constantly worrying about my future as a prospective software developer/software engineer. See? I still don't even know what I want to do exactly, hence the "/" between the two professions. I also get upset when I hear about current events such as the racism that spiraled as a result of the current political state in the U.S., poverty, pediatric cancer deaths/cancer in general, domestic abuse, violence, natural disasters, and plenty more. I am a lucky woman who has the best of things. I have an amazing family, supportive friends, a college education (still in progress), financial stability (family wise), a house, sufficient food to eat, and great health (knock on wood). There is a lot more gratefulness where that comes from.
Ankita UpadhyayPublished 7 years ago in Psyche