recovery
Your illness does not define you. It's your resolve to recover that does.
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It's impossible to be alone!
What is loneliness?
Roza RahmanPublished 5 months ago in Psyche - Content Warning
Narcissism 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 5 months ago in Psyche The Suncatcher's Walk
The Suncatcher's Walk: A Tapestry of Belonging (homelessness, self-discovery,belonging,acceptance, search for meaning) Seven o'clock chimes, yet my home feels distant, a mirage shimmering beyond two weary hours. My legs, mapmakers of endless pavements, ache as if sculpted from clay. The dim yellow lamp on the side table mocks my weariness, its dying filament flickering a premonition of dusk. Dinner sits unmade, a forgotten melody amidst the symphony of exhaustion that hums within me.
Mouthing words
He spills the coffee on the table, towards the women's hands across from him. He panics. "I'm so, so sorry! The handle is so hot."
Unleashing the power of now
In the maze of my thoughts, overthinking used to be my worst adversary, stealing my calm and warping my clarity at every moment. The Thought Tornado would not stop whirling while I slept, entangling me in a noway - ending web of solicitude and pondering.
Halima MahmudPublished 5 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 5 months ago in PsycheChildish, Emotionally Sensitive, and Grandiose!
In reading material by alcoholics, for alcoholics, the following statement was included — Doctors and psychologists after studying a group of problem drinkers made a statement that upset recovering alcoholics.
Denise E LindquistPublished 5 months ago in PsycheA Flock of Questions
It always occurred when least expected. As the moon stalked me home on late car rides. When I sat under my favorite tree contemplating the cracks in the ground caused by the months of drought. While I bent down to tie my shoe.
Daniela AlejandraPublished 6 months ago in PsycheBreaking a Generational Curse
When I'm driving, my mind tends to wander. This can fall into the category of “a dangerous pastime,” as Lafou says, especially since I tend to reach into the past and try to figure out what the heck people's problems were with me. Obsessive? Perhaps, but I do try to improve myself, and I firmly believe in doing post mortems of relationships, no matter what kind. If I'm going to make mistakes, I want to make new ones, not repeat past screwups.
Meredith HarmonPublished 6 months ago in Psyche- Content Warning
Farewell to the Houseguest
for Æ...go deo, and for anyone who needs to read it. What a simple wee ruse, just to lay down the tools, I had clutched in my Hands,
Conor DarrallPublished 6 months ago in Psyche What stress can do to your brain
Ever find yourself tossing and turning at night, perhaps feeling more irritable or forgetful than usual? Hey, we've all been there. Chances are, stress is paying you a visit. Now, stress isn't always the villain; it can be a handy sidekick, providing that burst of energy and focus needed for a heated sports match or a nerve-wracking public speech. However, when stress becomes a constant companion, the kind that lingers day in and day out, it starts to play tricks on your brain. Let's unravel this fascinating tale of stress and its impact on the brain in a way that's as engaging as your favorite story.
Rolake BabaPublished 6 months ago in PsycheThe Grieving Process
There is no definitive right or wrong way to cope with the passing of a friend or family member. Grieving is a challenging process that varies for each individual. It is important to understand that dealing with loss is not just about managing the emotions, but also about adapting to the changes that come with it. This adjustment takes time and cannot be rushed.
Elizabeth WalterPublished 6 months ago in Psyche