therapy
Focused on the relationship between doctor and patient. Therapy is the process of self-discovery.
Reading For Mental Health
I read alot, both online and offline. I read many different types, and I read a good amount of stories on Vocal. One of the good things about reading is that you can read with or without purpose, and I find a balance of both is really healthy for me. My days can vary from busy to boring, especially on those days when I am stuck at home with not much to do. I decided to get around this by including reading with my job as a writer. Obviously like many of you, I do have chores and I go out because I like to try and keep myself active too, but there are those in-between days when the weather is horrible or everything I need to do has been finished, and then I go out of my mind with boredom and I hate that! I also have some major issues with insomnia, and if I am suddenly wide awake with nothing to do for hours, that can be more frustrating than insomnia itself, so I like to pull out my kindle or laptop, and set it to dim light and read until I am tired. If you do this, it is important to dim the light as a brightly lit screen will make you feel more awake, rather than sleep.
By Carol Ann Townend5 years ago in Psyche
All About Crescent City and Drug Rehabs
Crescent City, Florida. A sweet little town nestled about halfway in-between Deland, FL, and St. Augustine, FL, makes Crescent Lake home to around 2,000 individuals. Situated mid-way between North and Central Florida and about an hour and a half to two hours from larger cities like Jacksonville, FL, Crescent City gets the best of both worlds.
By Emilie Beck5 years ago in Psyche
Endorphins
Endorphins are endogenous opioids released through the pituitary gland which are thought to mediate analgesia, induce euphoria, and has a key role in the reward system in the brain (Leuenberger,2006). Endorphins play an important part in the psychological benefits of exercise with depression. Furthermore, improved self-esteem is also a psychological benefit of regular physical activity. When a person exercises, their body releases chemicals called endorphins. These endorphins interact with the receptors in the brain which reduces a person’s perception of pain. The endorphins trigger a positive feeling in the body, like morphine, thus, the feeling which follows a run or workout is commonly described as "euphoric." This feeling, is known as a "runner's high," and is generally accompanied by a positive and energizing outlook on life. The endorphin theory postulates; mood elevations and reduced anxiety following acute exercise because of the release and binding of β-endorphins (endogenous opioids) to the receptor sites in the brain. Studies conclude; exercise increases endogenous opioid activity in the central and peripheral nervous system that could induce a euphoric state and reduce pain (Anderson & Shivakumar, 2013).
By Shanie Walker6 years ago in Psyche
Depressive disorder
Joanne had struggled with depression ever since her divorce 3 years ago. Her self-esteem was at a real low point and her confidence was shattered. The depression took over her life making her sad with low moods swings. In its most severe form, she continually experienced feelings of helplessness, hopelessness, and despair (Destroy Depression, 2019). She began experiencing depressive episodes that flowed over into her life experiences to a decrease in her social activities, problems with relationships, and an increase in crying (ABCT, 2019). When she was not crying, she had a desire to cry even when she could not get the tears out. The depression was now a common psychological problem, and an inclusion to most experiences in her life, affecting her quality of life. These experiences of low mood became severe enough for Joanne to seek formal treatment.
By Shanie Walker6 years ago in Psyche
Therapy vs creativity
The sign that the intellect has produced something useful is when it becomes embodied in a person. Posture, basic responses and vocal tone are altered. Therapists should be, but aren't, good poets. (This is tied to poetry's origins as a spoken art form).
By Nick Birthday 6 years ago in Psyche
Colour Therapy
The first pigment of colour was invented by artist’s as early as 40,000 years ago, creating a basic palette of five colours: red, yellow, brown, black, and white. The history of colour, has since become a perpetual discovery of exploration and scientific advancement. Novel pigments have accompanied the development of art history’s greatest movements from the Renaissance to Impressionism (Gottesman, 2016). Today colour is accepted as a potent therapeutic agent with therapeutic powers for rapid healing. Recent breakthroughs in the use of visual brain stimulation by colour in the method of Emotional Transformation Therapy report rapid recovery of trauma, depression, physical pain and spiritual blockages (Vazquez, p.192). Furthermore, Chromotherapy exemplifies a significant development of science in the field of electromagnetic radiation/energy (Azeemi & Raza, 2005).
By Shanie Walker6 years ago in Psyche
The Healing Art of Poetry
As a girl, I hated poetry — at least, the kind my teachers made me read. It felt complex and inaccessible, as each verse was composed of words I could not easily understand. Indeed, the academic poetry (as I like to call it) of my youth left me feeling diminished and, at times, even made my mind go numb.
By Sidney Hall6 years ago in Psyche
every three days
Wednesday - March 24, 2021 I’m so tired. The whole day was tiring and I felt like I didn’t do much. I want to make sure that I am showing up in everything I do, but I can’t. I want to be there, I just want a break to sleep and rest the day away. Maybe I am just burned out from a job where I feel like I can't do anything right, and that my hardest efforts are still so undervalued. I'm starting to understand the way that people would talk about the never ending cycle of work and sleep than work than sleep, and I am not sure what to do about it. It makes me exhausted and I wish I could find some joy in something to focus on.
By Emmalee Edwards6 years ago in Psyche
