humanity
Mental health is a fundamental right; the future of humanity depends on it.
Being Social
Conversations are the lifeblood of human connection. Whether you're chatting with a stranger, engaging in deep discussions with loved ones, or networking professionally, honing your conversational skills can profoundly enrich your interactions. But how do we truly connect in a world brimming with distractions and differing perspectives?
By Horace Wasmore2 years ago in Psyche
Seen and Unseen Pain causes different reactions
Has anyone ever asked you what you're afraid of? I've been asked, and I've seen people ask that question of others in movies. I don't usually ask that question, because I figure if they wanted to deal with it, they'd start that conversation without my provocation. I don't like to pry. I think about fears more than I probably should and I think that's because a large portion of Generation X would wear t-shirts that read "No Fear" or put that bumper sticker on their POS cars. That's not me. I have plenty of fears. I'm not a hypochondriac and some have even called me "brave" for the ability to address a fear and face it sometimes. After having done that many times, I realized that though I could face a fear, maybe even conquer it to some degree (like my fear of heights doesn't stop me from going up in an airplane or up to the top floor of a skyscraper), fear remains a part of me. People do not respect fear. They respect courage. Yet I've witnessed more foolishness and dangerous behavior occur in the name of courage, not fear. So my conclusion is this: lovers and seekers of wisdom have a healthy relationship and respect for fear. Fear as a personality is the first to mention "danger" and knowing that something is "dangerous" is a key to wisdom.
By Shanon Angermeyer Norman2 years ago in Psyche
Living Autistically. Content Warning.
One day at work, my coworkers and I were conversing when I haphazardly picked up an item and started to fiddle with it. It was an old single-hole hole punch. As I was squeezing it, a part of me imagined if one had ever been used to pierce ears before. While thinking that, one of my coworkers noticed what I was doing and said, “Stimming?”. I looked at her and then it hit me: I was subconsciously stimming, and I consciously couldn't think of a reason why. I know the motion of squeezing the hole punch felt natural, but to pinpoint an emotion or an event that led to my overstimulation, I haven’t a clue. I have noticed I’ve been overstimulated these past few days. I did have a moment where I just had to cry. I think I’m grieving for the future I had hoped for and will likely never come to fruition (unless I'm wrong, which I hope I am). I had so many plans, hopes, and dreams and yet, the entire world seems hellbent on destruction.
By Elizabeth Kozlowski2 years ago in Psyche
Social Anxiety Caused by Childhood Trauma
Too much fear of social situations is a sign of social anxiety, a crippling condition that often has its roots in traumatic events in childhood. Bad things that happen to people when they are young can change how they see themselves and the world around them for a long time. Understanding this link is very important for dealing with and handling social anxiety well.
By Teenage Parenting2 years ago in Psyche
