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My Mom's Tale. Top Story - November 2021.
Before I begin, I would like to clarify that this article is not to bash my Mom whatsoever. It is in fact quite the opposite. My argument is that people who use and abuse substances deserve compassion, not condemnation or judgment. It is something that took 17 years for me to understand. After 17 years, I'm finally on my Mom's side instead of fighting against her.
By kasey gresham4 years ago in Psyche
ADHD Ask: Why Should I Rearrange My ADHD Nest When Everything Is Where I Want It?
You have your spot in the house, everything you need is spread out and easily viewable - so why would you want to rearrange your ADHD nest? Doesn't that defeat the purpose of having everything at hand?
By Kristy Westaway4 years ago in Psyche
Why are You Always Lying?
“Anyone who isn't embarrassed of who they were last year probably isn't learning enough.” – Alain de Botton Everyone lies, but mostly, they lie to themselves. Even those couragous characters who go to therapy and undergo rigourous personal examination will be lying to themselves soon enough if they don't pay attention.
By Jamie Jackson4 years ago in Psyche
What is Substance Use Disorder?
The following article is the transcript of a YouTube video I made on the same subject. It has been rewritten, in parts, edited, and reformated to work better as an article. If you'd like to watch the original video, you may do so here.
By Randell Gresham4 years ago in Psyche
We Are All Dying in Our Own Private Vessels
I woke up from a deep sleep with some weird dreams and a case of the Sunday Scaries. I don’t mind my job. I like it in fact. I connect with kids and it brings me joy, but it takes a lot of my time. Sometimes after work, my brain is too fried to write or have any creative ideas. Sometimes my brain is too fried to have enough energy to engage with my own kid or to head to the gym.
By Melissa Steussy4 years ago in Psyche
The Woods
The last time I saw him he was dropping me off at the airport in Austin. I was crying but didn’t want him to see. The car idled in the passenger drop-off lane, and though we weren’t supposed to linger, we did. I had my back turned to him. Of course he knew I was crying. I was sniffling and wiping hot tears from my face. He reached out to me and said gently, “Hey…hey. Turn around.” I snorted a laugh, turned around, and sang the opening lines of “Total Eclipse of the Heart.” We spent lots of time on that trip singing dramatic radio rock remembering decades past. He laughed with me, added his Adam Sandler version to the song, and pulled me in close for a final hug. I pressed my cheek to his chest and breathed him in, missing him already.
By J M Veitch4 years ago in Psyche
Are You A Victim of Drug Abuse?
Are you a victim of drug abuse? How far has it affected your life? Do you think you need drug rehabilitation treatments? Drug abuse is one of the leading causes of behind bars in the United States. As long as there is the will for drug abuse, there will be drug addicts, criminals and drug users.
By Joan Padua4 years ago in Psyche
Sticky Labels: A Short Story
This short story and analysis was originally written for my University dissertation. As I’ve now graduated, I wanted to do more with this piece than letting it sit idle in my writing folder. I am not an expert on mental health; reasoning for details included in the story can be found through the analysis underneath. Everyone’s experience is different, and I in no way mean to stereotype or insult a person who suffers from any sort of mental health condition.
By Jade Hadfield4 years ago in Psyche
My History of Anxiety
I came across an article lately (not on vocal, btw, so I'm not entirely sure if I can share the link) that talked about the difference between worry and anxiety. Oddly, I had never heard of this distinction. I thought I had read alot about anxiety, and I have definitely seen a good number of therapists in my day. One would think I'd have heard of this distinction before.
By Mytoxic Family4 years ago in Psyche
Sleep Paralysis Experience
*Trigger warning* I don't know much about sleep paralysis. I do know that it is the feeling of being conscious but unable to move. You lay in bed, your mind going through the stages of wakefulness and sleep. It takes a few minutes before your fully able to speak or move, only laying there motionless until it ends. The reason do know this, is because it happens to me. It doesn't happen every night. But when it does happen my entire body is filled with terror. One I have never felt before in my life.
By Shelby Schwartz4 years ago in Psyche
