ptsd
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder; The storm after the storm.
Traumatic Effects
What is Emotional Trauma? Symptoms of emotional trauma, an emotional outburst, extreme anxiety, and relationship issues, may seem very “crazy,” but these expressions are nothing more than a human reaction to a very abnormal situation. Bluntly, emotional trauma stems from any situation that makes us, and other mammalian species, think that we are in danger.
Raven BlackPublished 3 months ago in PsycheThe Mind and the Universal Laws
Introduction It was during my darkest times that I found the light. I had been seeking answers externally, yet the source of light I needed resided within. Just as with me, your radiance shines brightly too. This light holds a universal essence, and the Universal Laws serve to illuminate and empower us throughout this journey we call life.
Training Psychiatric Service Dogs
I had the idea for this article several years ago, but here recently I have had the overwhelming urge to write it as I have been faced with reports of several "professionals" (whether lawyers or doctors or even staff at libraries or restaurants) having insistence on knowing what certification the dog has passed, stating that in order to be a service dog that it has to have special papers, or deeming a well-behaved service dog unwelcome simply because it has no identification.
The Schizophrenic MomPublished 3 months ago in PsycheThe Psychology of Fear (for dummies) Pt. 2
A Quick Recap In one of my earlier articles, we discussed how there are various different causes of fear that have altering degrees of significance to each persons psyche, depending on how relevant it is to their innate "triggers". We discussed how fear can be intentionally taught to a person by altering their responses to certain situations, and things, as well as how certain sounds can induce fear in specific individuals, but not others. Furthermore, we discovered that the state of solitude can induce a fear-response in certain individuals, which is tied to our human evolution. However, none of those discoveries are found to induce fear for every single person across the globe. So the question still remains; What is the one thing that every living human fears, regardless of our cognitive differences?
Nomfundo GumedePublished 3 months ago in PsycheTestosterone’s Impact on Mood and Mental Health
The article explores the impact of testosterone on mood and mental health, discussing its role in regulating emotions, its effects on mental disorders, and considerations for testosterone replacement therapy.
Timothy A RowlandPublished 3 months ago in Psyche- Top Story - January 2024
The Genogram
I started working with primarily Native American program participants in 1984, after completing my coursework in community counseling with a concentration in chemical dependency counseling. At first, I interned and then worked at detox.
Denise E LindquistPublished 4 months ago in Psyche The Beginning of Healing
Too many people today are wounded. In fact, "wounded" might be too light of a word. We've been abused, traumatized, scarred, damaged... you name whatever words fits your life.
Ashley TrippPublished 4 months ago in PsycheNarcissism And Personality Disorders
Are all personality disorders the outcomes of frustrated narcissism? During our formative years (6 months to 6 years old), we are all “narcissists”. Primary Narcissism is a useful and critically important defense mechanism. As the infant separates from his mother and becomes an individual, it is likely to experience great apprehension, fear, and pain. Narcissism shields the child from these negative emotions. By pretending to be omnipotent, the toddler fends off the profound feelings of isolation, unease, pending doom, and helplessness that are attendant on the individuation-separation phase of personal development.
kavinda ranabahuPublished 4 months ago in PsycheHumanity Romanticizing Mental Illnesses
In recent years, there has been a concerning trend of individuals romanticizing mental illness. What may initially seem like harmless fascination or an artistic expression can have profound implications for those who actually live with these conditions. This article delves into the reasons behind this phenomenon and explores the potential risks involved.
Saida ShazzadPublished 4 months ago in PsycheMental health basics.
I dreamt of a war a month or so ago. Not any particular war, more so the archetype itself, so this won’t be a political post feeding further the extreme division and polarisation we are witnessing once again in the society. Due to me being a mental health advocate, I feel I need to say something on the subject purely from a trauma informed perspective.
Eva SmittePublished 4 months ago in PsycheSurviving PTSD
I don't remember a lot of my childhood. At first, I just thought I had bad anger issues. All of my friends thought I was a very happy human being, because that is how I acted. Pretending that I was happy all of the time was just making me exhausted. The more tired I got the more I just did not care anymore. Being the always-happy, always-smiling girl was killing me now I'm just really angry. It makes sense that I am angry. In another universe my window is open and I'm lying on the floor. I am three years old and nothing bad has happened to me yet.
5 Ways To Change Envy Into Positive Results
We all have been there; seeing someone who is doing very well in life, we tend to ask ourselves: “What am I doing wrong?”
Zondra Dos AnjosPublished 4 months ago in Psyche