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Why Codependency is a B*tch
Codependency isn't cute. It isn't just being clingy or needy or loving someone with your whole being. It's the painful need for someone else to supply you with the happiness, reassurance and comfort you need to get by. It's relinquishing the power of your independence to someone else. It's the loss of control over your own feelings. It's not a good feeling to feel like you need someone else in order to survive. It's unhealthy and it's been the bane of my existence since as long as I existed.
By Kristen Lynn Kreashko4 years ago in Psyche
I don’t have a mental issue
Myth about Mental Health: The moment we hear the word “Mental” we see an image of screeching wheelchairs on squeaky clean floors, nurses and ward-boys in white clothes pushing the wheelchairs and some administering medicine. And flashes of someone having a breakdown, being restrained by strong men.
By Ridhima Dua4 years ago in Psyche
5 (More) Tips for Dating with Anxiety
Recently, a friend of mine posted an article on here called 5 Tips for Dating with Social Anxiety. (Go check that out. It's wonderful advice.) That got me to thinking about what my uber-anxious-self would recommend. You know, now that I've somehow managed to wiggle myself out of my wormhole and drag my slimy body out there in the dating world long enough to gain some major XP.
By Kristen Lynn Kreashko4 years ago in Psyche
Good Benefits of Inpatient Drug Rehabilitation Treatments in Monroe New Jersey
For a wide range of drug and alcohol dependencies, outpatient drug rehab in Monroe and Bergen counties is the best option. Both inpatient and outpatient drug rehab centers are designed to treat substance addictions. The difference lies in the methods of delivery and support. An inpatient drug rehab in Monroe or Bergen county offers many advantages and benefits including the following.
By Isis Ostrem4 years ago in Psyche
Where you can a great sober living in Lake Havasu City, AZ
There's a good reason why Sober Living in Lake Havasu City AZ is one of the top destinations for people who are recovering from addiction. The warm climate, beautiful scenery, and ample recreation options draw residents to this charming community. Many people simply can't imagine living without a car. If that's the case for you, then Lake Havasu City offers plenty of attractions and activities that make moving about town easy.
By Darla Sockwell4 years ago in Psyche
When I Really Shouldn't Have Judged a Book By Its Cover
With how damaging anxiety can be to your health, some will try almost anything they can think of if it will make them feel better. From medications to meditation, endless hours of books, supplements, diets, and everything else in between, navigating self-help material is like wading in muddy water. What makes those conditions even worse is when someone who doesn't know about this topic at all, tries to contribute to it.
By Grace Linn4 years ago in Psyche
Changing How you Live your Life can Make you Happier
Anxiety and depression are huge problems for people today. Doctors are quick to prescribe medications to solve these problems but there're other ways to treat these illnesses. Making changes to your life style can help reduce the amount of anxiety or depression you feel on a daily basis.
By Nicholas McKenna4 years ago in Psyche
Sometimes it just never gets better....
That’s the sad truth. As much as we don’t want to believe it, sometimes it just never gets better. We hang onto this much too worn thread of hope that maybe one day we will wake up and feel okay. For some people that may happen. But for the most of us it never does.
By Arisescribe4 years ago in Psyche
Brain imaging, Consciousness, Jaynes and Wittgenstein
Author's preface: The first part of this piece relies very heavily on direct quotations from the piece referenced. Thank you author Colin Klein for a wonderful review and author/researcher Robert Shulman for one hell of a book.
By Everyday Junglist4 years ago in Psyche
