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Anxiety After Hospitalization: When Medical Treatment Leaves Emotional Scars
As the title of this article implies; the emotional effects of a hospital stay (even a "short" stay) can linger - even if the relevant medical procedures were an overwhelming success. The emotional effects may not manifest immediately upon discharge, but rather show up in an individuals psyche weeks, months or even years after being discharged from hospital. If you ever find yourself needing an operation (whether you end up being put to sleep, or you can remain awake during such); people (myself included) have requested the relevant medical staff involved to only speak kind words (no laughter at and no gossip) to and about one another, including their colleagues outside of the operating room at the time of your operation/surgery. Even if you happen to be unconscious with general anaesthesia; your mind still takes in everything that is going on in the operating room/theatre at the time. And only focus on the well of positivity in general such as good news stories, and investments going well for example. As you would have gathered by now, this article is part-memoir, part-wisdom. I wish to thank the entire team in the operating room for respecting this wish of mine, and for being so caring.
By Justine Crowley3 days ago in Psyche
Waiting Room Magazines Are a Conspiracy Against Sanity
I am awed by the sheer insanity of the system. In a society that congratulates itself on efficiency—on reducing the interval between desire and gratification to the time it takes to double-tap ‘approve’ on your iPhone—we have collectively decided that the ideal prelude to minor surgery, medical examination, or a root canal is a 45-minute browse through a laminated copy of last year’s Vogue magazine.
By Scott Christenson🌴3 days ago in Humans
Embrace the Spirit: A Journey to Connection and Empowerment
Sensing Spirit? Have you ever sensed the presence of souls or spirits surrounding you, their silent pleas echoing through the ether, beckoning for your assistance? In moments of such overwhelming energy, do you find yourself unsure of how to respond, yearning to connect with, yet also wishing to shield yourself from, the spirit world? Have you pondered the ways to cultivate this connection or even sought to sever ties with unwanted energies? If this resonates with you, allow me to offer you some enlightening guidance.
By Debbie's Reflection3 days ago in Confessions
The Sacred Fire
Ancient mysteries, from the secret rites of Eleusis in Greece to the profound and millennia-old Vedic traditions of India, never drew a sharp line between the flesh and the spirit. For these foundational civilizations, eroticism was far from a source of shame or a mere biological function; it was understood as the visible, vibrating manifestation of the divine force that animates the entire universe. They believed that the pulse of desire was the same pulse that moved the stars. In their view, to deny the body was not a sign of holiness, but a way to starve the soul of its most vital language.
By CECILE HEBELLE3 days ago in Confessions
The Terrific and Stellar Career of Eric Dane
On February 19, 2006, viewers and fans of ABC's hit series, Grey's Anatomy, were introduced to Dr. Mark Sloan, who was dubbed with the famous nickname, "McSteamy," by many fans. Eric Dane played this amazing character beginning with that evening's episode, "Yesterday," which was the 18th episode of the show's second season.
By Clyde E. Dawkins3 days ago in Geeks
A Room of my Own
Four different people have lived in this room since we bought the house, none of which ended well. No good deed goes unpunished for long. I decided after the last round that it was the last round. I no longer have an extra room; I have a writing room.
By Harper Lewis3 days ago in Writers
The Ecommerce Growth Framework for Kitchen Product Entrepreneurs
Selling kitchen products online looks simple from the outside. You design a useful item, upload photos, run ads, and wait for orders. But the reality is more complex. The kitchen category is competitive, emotional, and design-driven. Buyers care about quality, function, and how products fit into their daily routines. To grow consistently, entrepreneurs need a clear ecommerce growth framework.
By Ruthie Valdez3 days ago in Journal
