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Vocal Media Helped With My Depression
My earliest memory of having had suicidal thoughts was when I was ten years old. I don’t remember what triggered it but I remember not wanting to be alive anymore. I was so done with life and I just wanted out.
Dharrsheena Raja SegarranPublished 2 years ago in PsycheMay is For…
There are so many May Awareness initiatives it can be a bit cumbersome for sure. There are of course graduation goals, Mother’s Day, Cinco De Mayo, and Mental Health Awareness; just to name a few. I look to May for signifying Mental Health Awareness because it is so near and dear to my heart. I have and still am learning how to ‘deal’ with issues of my own. Through guidance and advise from others I know I will prevail; however, I worry about others too. Mainly, I am concerned about some I work with. I really think this is because we see our ‘work family’ more than we see our ‘bio’ family; so, we get to know their mannerisms very well.
#KristinaWritesPublished 2 years ago in PsycheHey Writer, You Good?
Check on us writers from time to time...we may not be "okay". Why? Well, contrary to belief or to be frank, common ignorance outside the writing community, writers go through many mental and emotional woes than your traditional 9-5 working class.
A.M. LillardPublished 2 years ago in PsycheSurfing Bipolar. Note #4
No matter your experience level, you should avoid the impact zone of the wave. But sometimes, impact is unavoidable. Uncontrollable events happen. Wipeouts happen–in surfing and in life. Huge waves come and crash down on you; they push you under the water without giving you time to catch your breath. And the moment seems to last forever.
The signs that made me realise I wasn't crazy but had ADHD
What is ADHD? ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and is often diagnosed at a young age where symptoms are most often exhibited. However, for people like myself where the symptoms were missed or put down to being a part of my personality it led to being diagnosed as adult ADHD.
Megan KingsburyPublished 2 years ago in Psyche25 Ways to Deal with Depression: The Ultimate Guide
Depression is a serious mental health condition that can sap your energy and affect your ability to think, work, eat, and sleep. It can also make relationships difficult and cause problems with focus and concentration. Depression is a common illness, affecting more than 350 million people worldwide.
Alain SaamegoPublished 2 years ago in PsycheHow to Make the Most of Being a Guilt-Prone People Pleaser: Become a Better Giver
Guilt, that unsettling feeling, churning deep down, when you think or know you have done something wrong. It’s unpleasant, but good, in a similar manner to broccoli.
Julia WinsaPublished 2 years ago in PsycheLiving With Bipolar Disorder
The hardest thing about describing what it's like to live with bipolar disorder is not knowing what it's like to live without a mental illness. Because of the stigma attached to mental illness, some people are ashamed to admit they have the disorder. Shame arises from the fact that people label you as crazy.
Susan F WeimerPublished 2 years ago in PsycheDo You Think Selfies Are Free?
Never has there been a time when we were so obsessed with the digital representation of our lives. Social media has earned their bad rap for a reason. Its use has been linked to depression, anxiety, poor sleep quality, body dissatisfaction, and increased focus on appearance.
Katarzyna PortkaPublished 2 years ago in Psyche5 B.S Reasons Why Men Don't Go To Therapy
It is about time that the stigma of therapy is slowly diminishing. Within the past few years, more men have become more accepting of starting the conversation of, "I need help."
Chandi PeardonPublished 2 years ago in PsycheWhat’s My Existential Crisis? (Based on MBTI)
What Is Existentialism? Existentialism is defined as “a philosophical theory or approach that emphasizes the existence of the individual person as a free and responsible agent determining their own development through acts of the will.”
Andrea LawrencePublished 2 years ago in PsycheSmells like Chocolate
It occurred to me the other day as I pulled back the sheets on my bed that I never smell like chocolate. I had a flashback to the days of my youth when I smelled like a distillery the day after drinking. There were moments in hot yoga rooms in those days when I was worried the person in triangle pose next to me might get pulled over for a DUI on her way home. She would be unable to explain to the police officer why she was blowing above a .08 on a Sunday afternoon, now late to make Sunday dinner for her two happy children and her adoring husband, what a bummer. Guilty by proximity of the yoga mat.
Linden GriffithPublished 2 years ago in Psyche