panic attacks
Sudden periods of intense fear. But remember, you're not alone.
What is a “Nervous Breakdown”?
Medically speaking, there is no such thing as a nervous breakdown. Which is very annoying to discover when you’re right in the middle of one. — Marian Keyes
Donna L. Roberts, PhD (Psych Pstuff)Published 9 months ago in Psyche- Content Warning
Personality Disorder
A Personality disorder can be defined as a consistent pattern of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that differ from the cultural norms and expectations. It encompasses the way an individual experiences their inner world and how they interact with others.
Marlene SilvioPublished 9 months ago in Psyche The Stressless Pessimist
In a society that is becoming more and more demanding, we are pulled in all directions. We are expected to satisfy a demanding boss, make a no fault party for friends, meet the expectations of our clients, and much more. It is becoming increasingly difficult to live a life free from the fear of not being good enough, the fear of an imminent exam, the fear of a department head’s evaluation, and, above all, the fear of taking on increasingly tough challenges. Of course, exercise strengthens our muscles, in the same manner, taking on more responsibility increases our ability to face them. But what about those who, at the eve of a dangerous deadline, panic and give up instead of taking responsibility? I know what that can be like because I’ve been there. Here, a technique called Pre-mortem can help! It is a concept developed by the psychologist Gary Klein. It involves projecting ourselves into the future, assuming that an event has already failed. We foresee the bad end, choosing the worst possible scenario. In that way, we play the game of a pessimist, so to say… but not for long! We then ask ourselves what caused the failure. This approach allows us to anticipate potential negative factors in order to avoid them.
Joe FreemanPublished 9 months ago in PsycheMy Anxiety, Part III
So of course when people find out I have anxiety, they like to give me their opinion of how they think I should cope with it. Though some are from people also suffering who like to share their techniques, most are from people who really have no concept of what having a mental health disorder is like, or they understand it psychologically, but have never actually dealt with it themselves.
Jen SullivanPublished 9 months ago in Psyche- Content Warning
Common Mental Illnesses
Mental illness is characterized as a condition that has a lasting negative impact on a person's thinking, mood, or feelings. Depression and anxiety are classified as mental illnesses, and they are actually among the most prevalent types of mental disorders.
Marlene SilvioPublished 9 months ago in Psyche - Content Warning
Mental Health Awareness
Mental health awareness is important for several reasons. Firstly, it helps to break down the stigma associated with mental illnesses. By promoting awareness, we can encourage open and honest conversations about mental health, fostering a supportive environment where individuals feel comfortable seeking help and support.
Marlene SilvioPublished 9 months ago in Psyche - Content Warning
Sexual Abuse And Your Mental Health
***CONTENT WARNING*** This contains graphic information about child sexual abuse We all have our traumas growing up, and our stories about our dysfunctional families. But I'm using writing as a tool for me to work through shit, so I am going to share some defining points of my childhood that really set up the person I became and why I have struggled so badly to manage my life in a healthy manner. And also for those who have a shared or similar experiences to know you aren't alone in this battle of self.
Tressa RosePublished 9 months ago in Psyche How to Stop Abandoning Yourself
If you grew up (or live in) a dysfunctional or abusive home, then you know what it's like to have your needs forsaken while others' are prioritized.
Ashley TrippPublished 9 months ago in PsycheMy Anxiety, Part II
Continuing from my last post, let us look at the main question: what is it like to have crippling anxiety? I consider mine to be “crippling” because it affects my ability to do simple tasks, like drive a car, for example, or sometimes just leave my home. Most people do not understand this and think I’m just lazy or that I need to change my way of thinking. That is not how it works — you don’t just wake up one day and think “gee, I’m really tired of this anxiety, so I’m just going to get rid of it.” My anxiety can vary from day to day, sometimes letting me be almost normal, and then, like a tsunami, it crushes me and I feel different.
Jen SullivanPublished 9 months ago in Psyche"15 Astonishing Psychological Insights That Will Leave You Stunned"
The field of psychology delves into the study of the human mind and behavior, an area of research that has been ongoing for centuries and continues to evolve. With each passing day, we uncover more about the intricacies of the human psyche, though there is still much we do not fully understand. Some findings from psychological studies are particularly intriguing and shed light on various aspects of human behavior.
Safira RodriguesPublished 9 months ago in PsycheHow love changes your brain
Love is frequently portrayed as inspiring, awful and, surprisingly, deplorable. All in all, what does the cerebrum have to do with it? Everything! The excursion from first flash to last tear is directed by an orchestra of neurochemicals and mind frameworks. As you succumb to somebody, you might end up unnecessarily wandering off in fantasy land about them and needing to get to know one another. This first phase of adoration is what clinicians call captivation, or energetic love. Your new relationship can feel practically inebriating, and with regards to the mind, that is not a long way from reality. Charmed people show expanded enactment in the ventral tegmental region. The VTA is the prize handling and inspiration center of the mind, terminating when you do things like eat a sweet treat, extinguish your thirst, or in additional outrageous cases, consume medications of misuse. Actuation delivers the "vibe great" synapse dopamine, helping your mind to rehash ways of behaving fully expecting getting a similar beginning prize. This expanded VTA action is the explanation love's euphoric, yet in addition draws you towards your new accomplice. At this first stage, seeing any shortcomings in your new wonderful partner might be hard. This dimness is thanks to cherish's impact on higher cortical cerebrum areas. A few recently beguiled people show diminished movement in the cerebrum's mental focus, the prefrontal cortex. As enactment of this area permits us to participate in decisive idea and condemn, it's not shocking we will generally see new connections with die-hard optimism. While this first phase of affection can be an extraordinary rollercoaster of feelings and mind action, it commonly just endures a couple of months, clearing a path for the more dependable phase of affection, known as connection, or humane love. As your relationship creates, you might feel more loose and focused on your accomplice thanks by and large to two chemicals: oxytocin and vasopressin. Known as pair-holding chemicals, they signal trust, sensations of social help and connection. Along these lines, heartfelt love isn't not normal for different types of adoration, as these chemicals likewise assist with holding families and fellowships. Further, oxytocin can hinder the arrival of stress chemicals, which is the reason investing energy with a friend or family member can feel so unwinding. As early love's suspension of judgment blurs, it very well may be supplanted by a more legit understanding and more profound association. On the other hand, as your rose-hued glasses start to lose their color, issues in your relationship might turn out to be more obvious. No great explanation a relationship closes, we can pin the aggravation that goes with shock on the mind. The trouble of a separation initiates the isolated cortex, a locale that cycles torment — both physical, such as hyper-extending your lower leg, as well as friendly, similar to the sensations of dismissal. As days pass, you might wind up indeed wandering off in fantasy land about or hankering contact with your lost accomplice. The drive to connect may feel overpowering, similar to an outrageous appetite or thirst. While taking a gander at photographs of a previous accomplice, grief-stricken people again show expanded movement in the VTA, the inspiration and prize focus that drove sensations of yearning during the underlying phases of the relationship. This profound hurricane additionally logical enacts your body's caution framework, the pressure pivot, leaving you feeling shaken and fretful. Over the long haul, higher cortical areas which supervise thinking and drive control, can slow down this pain and hankering flagging. Considering that these districts are as yet developing and making associations through pre-adulthood, it's no big surprise that first grievousness can feel especially anguishing. Exercises like activity, investing energy with companions, or in any event, standing by listening to your main tune can tame this tragedy stress reaction, while additionally setting off the arrival of feel-great synapse dopamine. What's more, given time and the help, most can mend and gain from even the most pulverizing disaster.
ahsan nawabPublished 9 months ago in PsycheSelf-Directed Anger Has to Go
A key feature of an unhealthy mindset is (sometimes self-placed) restrictions on one's life. In my own case, this showed up as chronic/invisible illnesses, abuse/trauma, CPTSD, anxiety, etc.
Ashley TrippPublished 9 months ago in Psyche