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Your illness does not define you. It's your resolve to recover that does.
Through the Looking Glass: A Narcissist's Odyssey of Self-Discovery
Pete often perceive himself as a machine. He has internal dialogues where he assess his own capabilities, sometimes acknowledging his exceptional intellect, while other times recognizing when he is not performing at his best. He is highly conscious of time and how he utilizes it, almost as if there is a meter in his mind that ticks and talks, acting as a self-critical metronome.
Marlene SilvioPublished 8 months ago in Psyche10 Signs of Histrionic Personality Disorder
In the highly publicized and contentious trial involving Johnny Depp and Amber Heard, a psychologist testified that Amber Heard was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD) and histrionic personality disorder (HPD). This trial shed light on HPD, generating significant public interest. Unfortunately, this attention painted HPD in a negative light, leading to it being wrongly associated with psychological abuse.
Marlene SilvioPublished 8 months ago in PsycheLiving with Borderline Personality Disorder
Anna described her darker days as the black hole. There was just this feeling deep inside of her. Sometimes it was abandonment, sometimes it was sadness, sometimes it was very intense rage and it just felt like swirling chaotic mess inside of her that would just pull her in. She could not get out of it. didn't even know where she started or stopped. It was a consuming ball of emotions inside of her that she really thought sometimes that they were going to kill her.
Marlene SilvioPublished 8 months ago in PsycheExperience Of An Antisocial Personality Disorder
Jake is only five foot four. Throughout school, he consistently found himself as the smallest person in his class. Rarely did he ever get the chance to be the biggest at anything.
Marlene SilvioPublished 8 months ago in PsychePersonality 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 8 months ago in PsycheCommon 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 8 months ago in PsycheMental 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 8 months ago in PsycheA Grief Retreat In The Northwoods
We came together at a resort in the woods. The only other people up there at the time were fishermen and women, a few grouse hunters with their hunting dogs, and friends. It is quiet, especially if you come from a large city.
Denise E LindquistPublished 8 months ago in PsycheSexual 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 8 months ago in PsycheRetreating Into the Country Up North
Yes, there will be yoga, by a master yoga teacher or two. Well, one of them will be providing guided meditation and meditation walks. The retreat this year is to be held at a resort in northern Minnesota. Not too far from where I grew up.
Denise E LindquistPublished 8 months ago in PsycheHow 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 8 months ago in PsycheWhen Trauma Advocates Say This They Aren't Being As Helpful As They Think They Are
Without a doubt, there are few people who annoy me more than trauma validators. What is a “trauma validator”? Well, in the simplest terms, they are well-meaning people who say really gross things that validate the horrible experiences that happen around them. It’s not really their fault. They’re trying to reframe painful experiences and shine a “new light” on them, but their good intentions go too far.
E.B. JohnsonPublished 8 months ago in Psyche