stigma

People with mental illness represent one of the most deeply stigmatized groups in our culture. Learn more about it here.

The unconscious bias against autistic people in friendships/relationships
I’m quite up front disclosing that I’m autistic at the beginning of any relationship. That is how I was conditioned to communicate when I was in a residential home for autistic people. I have noticed the instant flip of attitude and interest in a friendship etc when you disclose your autism. I find that 9 times out of 10 it’s a complete flip reverse from any amount of communication to none. Then when you try to get them to talk to you they either stop replying (ghosting) or report you to the police to get you warned off. I got punished legally a lot when I was younger because I thought that I could talk people round. I was so naïve but I thought that people would be decent bothering to listen enough enabling them to see that I was worthy underneath the autistic label. I now realise that this was all in vain. It was never going to work.
By Emma-Lucy Thomson3 years ago in Psyche
Showering Through Sadness
It was a cold and gloomy morning, much like the state of my soul. As I dragged my weary body out of bed, a dark cloud seemed to hang over me, suffocating every ounce of joy and happiness. Depression had engulfed my life, casting a shadow over even the simplest of tasks. However, amidst the darkness, there was one routine that brought me a momentary glimmer of solace - my daily showers.
By Dystopia3 years ago in Psyche
My gambling addiction
Once upon a time in the small city in Serbia, there lived a boy named Ferenc. He was known far and wide for his wit and charm, and his magnetic personality drew people towards him like moths to a flame. However, beneath his charismatic exterior lay a secret that would soon consume his life.
By Frinc3 years ago in Psyche
How to increase the focus level
A tennis player wins her subsequent straight set, feeling like she can foresee her adversary's best course of action. A performer attempts to dominate a harmony movement,
By Sanghamitra Pradhan3 years ago in Psyche
March of the Brain Rapists . Content Warning.
Note: Public domain. Copy, print, paste, and distribute at will. "You have no idea how cruel psychiatry is. ... This is really a battle between good and evil." Psychiatrist Peter R. Breggin, M.D.
By Tom Baker3 years ago in Psyche
Breaking the Stigma: How to Talk About Mental Health with Your Loved Ones
Mental health is a topic that is often overlooked or stigmatized in society. However, it is crucial to have open and honest conversations about mental health in order to promote overall well-being and break the stigma surrounding mental health issues.
By Richard Bailey3 years ago in Psyche
BREAKING THE CHAINS
Mental health, an integral part of overall well-being, has long been shrouded in stigma, misunderstanding, and discrimination. The negative perceptions of mental health challenges often deter individuals from seeking help and hinder society's ability to foster a compassionate and inclusive environment. However, the tide is turning as awareness campaigns and advocacy efforts gain momentum, aiming to dismantle these barriers and promote a more empathetic understanding of mental health.
By Mariam Ali3 years ago in Psyche
Mental Illness
As the world becomes more technologically advanced, the rates of mental illness are rising with the rate at which advancement is taking place, I feel there could very likely be a correlation between these two factors.
By Kaylon Forsyth3 years ago in Psyche
"Wrap Your Eye and See The Poison Version of You"
In the quiet of your study, you sat hunched over your laptop, fingers tapping impatiently on the keys. A thick cloud of frustration hung in the air, your mind trapped in a suffocating cage of writer's block. The weight of your own expectations bore down on you, pushing you to the edge of your sanity.
By CosmicClip3 years ago in Psyche
The Neuroscience of Belonging:
The human need to belong is perhaps as fundamental as our need for food and shelter. Yet the puzzle of how we balance individuality and group cohesion remains unsolved, often inflicting grave costs to wellbeing and fracturing communities. As researchers probe the biological, cognitive, and sociocultural roots of identity and belonging, what insights can neuroscience offer to smooth this perennial tension between divergence and cohesion?
By Neos Alth3 years ago in Psyche
Why We Have Crazy Dreams In Early Sobriety?
Becoming an expert in something takes a lot of repetition. As a chronic relapser, I have dealt with the pains of early sobriety many times (this is the last time); one thing that stands out is the crazy dreaming we do in those first few weeks of sobriety. Relapse nightmares, dreams about the past, and crazy dreams that make absolutely no sense, but feel extremely real, are something most people in early sobriety experience.
By Patrick Meowler3 years ago in Psyche
The Acid Trip to Hell #4 . Content Warning.
PART 4 OF 6 Now I can hear Elia is on the phone to Jason (and still in the bathroom). I knock on the door and say I really need in. No response. I can literally hear that she just stopped talking because I knocked. I knock again. Harder. And harder. I’ve had enough of this game they are playing with me.
By Kayleigh Fraser ✨3 years ago in Psyche