selfcare
The importance of self-care is paramount; enhance your health and wellbeing, manage your stress, and maintain control under pressure.
Disguised
Almost 2 years ago, she yearned for love . Coming out of something more than toxic . Abuse , pain , confusion, it was all a wreck. You ever wish you could get a slight preview of what you’re getting yourself into before actually getting into it ? Yeah .. that was her. In fact she’d scroll her page , Oh ! And yes I mean her , she loved women , just as much as women claimed they love her. Continuing on , she’d scroll her page and view her past , past as in others before her , what she likes , what she’s into just everything anyone would want to know about someone they had their interest in . She was pretty cool . Her name was Alice . See Alice loves social media , she love making people laugh and just notice her , and what she could do. She as in Porcha realized Alice pain , no attention, past trauma and so on but there wasn’t anything Porcha could not fix .
By thelifeofpre _4 years ago in Psyche
I Accepted my BPD with a Tattoo.
I’m doomed. I should leave. How far can one go with £34 in the bank? These were my diary entries on the night I googled Borderline personality disorder. It had been a difficult year. I was 24, living in London and heartbroken. I had this gorgeous creature, who said he loved me and wanted to build a future with me at his side. Something, inside me, convinced me he was lying. An intense fear that he would abandon me engulfed me & I broke his heart by constantly pushing him away. Until that evening, sat down in front of my laptop, typing my fears into Google I’d never had any explanation as to why I was wired to fear a connection.
By Suzie Harper4 years ago in Psyche
When life gives you lemons...
There are so many times that I find myself in situations that are so challenging I know that I am going to need a lot of energy. Be that physical energy or mental energy. Whilst using physical energy I get tired and sore muscles but I can see and feel where I spent that energy. Mental energy - now that is a different kettle of fish. Sometimes I don’t realise how much mental energy I am using until the headaches start. I often find that the more I try to “be the hero” and not worry my family, the more mentally exhausted I become. More than just headaches, I start regressing into catastrophizing thinking, which leads to doubting my own knowledge and abilities.
By Janelle Reeves4 years ago in Psyche
Here's the digital dilemma...
If you’ve felt stressed or anxious during this pandemic, you’re not alone. I’m sure on some level this year has felt a little crazy for all of us and I’m here to shed some light on why that may be. As someone who loves Documentaries and works in the world of social media advertising, I HAD to check out the buzz around The Social Dilemma, and trust me, I wasn’t disappointed. The film sparked conversations with my friends and I about anxiety and how social plays a role by actively tricking and manipulating our behaviors. Good news is, we can 100% change that course and take back our mental health.
By Chrissy Garcia4 years ago in Psyche
Different Not Pathological
I know I'm not the only person to have ever received a diagnosis with a feeling of complete relief. When I learned about PMDD -- and this didn't happen until my 40's -- my whole menstrual life suddenly made sense. I finally understood why I was different and why my experiences were so challenging. I wasn't crazy. It allowed me to begin the road toward healing, not by suddenly overcoming my condition, but by learning effective ways to manage it and by practicing self-care and self-acceptance.
By Cheeky Minx4 years ago in Psyche
Breathe
This year has been a lot. 2020 has taken on us on the wildest rides of our lives. We can't see friends or family. We're in a pandemic, there is civil unrest in the country, unemployment is skyrocketing, people are dying, we have lost really meaningful public figures, and on top of that it is an election year. Overwhelming, right? Yeah, I am there with you. Also, we are seven months into the quarantine, so the novelty has worn off. We are no longer making banana bread or whipped coffee and some of us just feel stuck.
By Joanna E. Butler4 years ago in Psyche
The Importance of Staying Positive
“What is down in the well comes up in the bucket. Fill yourself with positive things.” – Tony Dungy. Wise words from a man who has faced his own share of personal hardships, from the inherent stress involved with coaching professional football teams to the suicide of his eldest son. Life is not a straight path forward - it takes unexpected detours and turns, and obstacles both trivial and monumental make the journey treacherous at times. Positive thinking allows you to keep putting one foot in front of the other on life’s path, has numerous health benefits, and can even redefine your perception of yourself.
By Stephanie Nielsen4 years ago in Psyche