anxiety
A look at anxiety in its many forms and manifestations; what is the nature of this specific pattern of extreme fear and worry?
Thinking About the Past
The past is a stepping stone, not a millstone. — Robert Plant Reflecting on the past is a natural and often beneficial aspect of human cognition. It allows individuals to learn from their experiences, understand their journey, and shape their future actions. However, excessive rumination on past events can lead to a range of psychological issues, including anxiety, depression, and hindered decision-making. There is a delicate balance between healthy reflection and overthinking the past.
Donna L. Roberts, PhD (Psych Pstuff)Published 4 months ago in PsycheTwin Shadows
Having anxiety and depression is like being scared and tired at the same time. It’s the fear of failure but no urge to be productive. It’s wanting friends but hating to socialize. It’s wanting to be alone but not wanting to be lonely. It’s caring about everything, then caring about nothing. It’s feeling everything at once, then feeling paralyzingly numb. — Anonymous
Donna L. Roberts, PhD (Psych Pstuff)Published 4 months ago in PsycheBullying and the Psyche
In a way, bullying is an ordinary evil. It’s hugely prevalent, all too often ignored — and being ignored, it is therefore condoned. — Trudie Style
Donna L. Roberts, PhD (Psych Pstuff)Published 4 months ago in PsycheEscaping the Reactive Mind. How to Respond, Not React, Under Stress
You’re in a tense meeting when a colleague makes a curt comment that feels like a personal attack. Instead of responding thoughtfully, you lash out in anger. Or you’re anxiously preparing for a big presentation when a family matter distracts you, panic rising as your mind goes blank.
Edison AdePublished 4 months ago in PsycheI Feel Powerless
Rough morning, already wake up to my husband calling me I was happy about that. I know it has nothing to do with me per say. I wish there were laws with countries that protected others. Unfortunately, that's not how the world works. My toxic mother-in-law has crossed the line many times. Involving me and my husband, I never had a choice the way she fights is like a cobra with psychological warfare. I never know when she will strike, I wish I had a cigarette this morning. She has stolen my husband's money, she has stole what little found he has to find my nephew instead of walking her fucking lazy ass to the story because taking my husband's food is more I don't know demented. I don't have a choice it's not like my mother no Petra Aurelien is relentless. There are rats in the house, garbage around the outside and food set in the open. I wish my husband would just report her to the cops and she would be sent to Jail and my father in law walks around the house in front of my husband traumatizing him further he is naked. When I was there thankfully, he never did that, but there attitudes have changed to show there true colours. What's worse is I've not seen my husband in a year and I get to witness all this shit and not have a say on my husband's safety. Do you know how it feels I can't do anything about this. I'm tired of seeing him suffer no one deserves this. With each passing day, my husband sinks deeper into depression and the only thing protecting him is God. My worst fear is what if these people take things to far and he can't take it no more and tries to take his own life. I want justice for everything they did to him thus far I want justice so bad I crave it. I will not lose my husband anymore; I wish there was a way to report these crimes even though I'm all the way here.
Louise Blake-Michael (Risen Phoenix)Published 4 months ago in PsycheNavigating Mental Health in the Digital Age: Challenges, Opportunities, and Strategies
Introduction: The digital age has brought unprecedented advancements in technology, transforming the way we live, work, and connect with others. However, this era of constant connectivity and information access also poses unique challenges to mental health. This article explores the intersection of mental health and the digital age, examining the impact of digital technologies on mental well-being, the opportunities they present for mental health support, and the strategies individuals and society can employ to navigate this complex landscape.
WILLIAM DIAGO RODRIGUESPublished 4 months ago in PsycheOvercome difficult times
Contemplating life with a grave, serious, and unsmiling demeanor appears justified when reflecting on the profound capacity for wickedness within our species. The pages of human history are stained with instances of monstrous suffering, driven by unbridled greed and an insatiable penchant for cruelty. Our minds, often capricious and unruly, lead us down labyrinthine paths of error and chaos, leaving no soul untouched by the formidable challenges existence throws our way. It's easy to succumb to the belief that every day is a relentless onslaught of adversity, culminating in the inevitability of the worst possible outcomes.
Matt BakoshPublished 4 months ago in PsychePositive psychology
In the serene town of Harmony Falls, where nature's whispers and the gentle stream created a harmonious melody, resided a woman named Emily. Her journey was no ordinary tale; it unfolded as a profound exploration of the science of happiness and positive mental health, weaving through the fabric of both her personal struggles and the communal heartbeat of the town.
How to Relight the Fire in Your Eyes That Died So Long Ago
I lived most of my life suffering I do not know how to live with out it. The light went out in my eyes a long time ago. My family and friends asks me how I’m doing and they let me lie. I really don’t want to talk about it. I can pretend to be “normal”. being out kind of makes me feel like i’m drowning. Maybe I should have opened up before it all got too much. I have been here before I should have remembered the outcomes. When things were really bad, when I was younger I would never want to be alone. I was scared of what could happen if I was by myself. Now I like the quiet. When I’m not in the right head space I will cut people out of my life. I started to like it. I didn’t have to pretend anymore. The people I love know when I’m not feeling the best now because of it. I’m not sure which is better.
The Worry Monster: Taming Anxiety's Grip on Your Life
The world's a stage, they say, and anxiety plays the unwelcome understudy, lurking in the wings, waiting to steal the spotlight. It whispers doubts in our ears, paints shadows on our dreams, and turns everyday moments into obstacle courses. This unwelcome guest, this chronic worrier, this anxiety monster, as we can sometimes call it, has become the unwanted roommate of our modern age.
Amanda JacksonPublished 4 months ago in PsycheResponding to Perceived Threats
The image above will make sense if you read the article, even the beginning. * * * Most people have heard of the "fight or flight" response which is cause by the sympathetic nervous system. This is the opposite of the "rest and digest" response caused by the parasympathetic nervous system. What many people don't seem to be aware of is that "fight or flight" has been turned into "fight, flight, freeze, or fawn." I'm going to go slightly in depth about each of these with any resources linked at the bottom.
Rene PetersPublished 4 months ago in Psyche3 Simple, Quirky Mental Tricks for a Easily Happier New Year
It’s widely understood that our minds possess immense power. Tapping into this power can lead us to manifest our desires. This is where those mind-bending principles come into play — Law of Attraction, positive thinking, and more.
Tone & MannerPublished 4 months ago in Psyche