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You're not that important
About five years ago I did a ton of work on myself. Mental health mostly, but I also lost about 120 lbs. I felt great, looked great, and I was trying to make a habit of not concerning myself with superficial problems. One of my mottos (mantras, affirmations, whatever…) was that I'm not that important. And it helped me tremendously.
By Court White5 years ago in Psyche
How will I know if the Drug Detox is working
So, my friend, you want to know about how will I know if the drug detox is working? In fact, you have probably done a lot of drug addiction treatment before. For example, you may have been treated for a drug addiction as an addict and you may have continued with your addiction even after leaving the treatment facility. Or, you may have just begun your treatment and you are unsure of whether or not you can successfully detox from a drug. Either of these situations could mean that you have some trouble in your substance abuse treatment.
By Ruben Ramirez5 years ago in Psyche
Marriage Therapy
Why Prefer Marriage Therapy? Marriage involves the participation of both partners but in some cases, only one partner can also work to improve their relationship. Marriage therapy can help the partners in their various stages of life which include stages like premarital, family planning, post-marriage, and during the growth of children. People go for premarital counselling when their marriage is going to be arranged and they want to achieve a deeper level of understanding with each other and lay out their priorities beforehand. The couple who are facing rough patches in their married life can always seek professional help from a licensed therapist. The couples who have a smooth relationship do not need professional help or counselling.
By Mantra Care5 years ago in Psyche
“One day I will look back on this moment and be proud.”
A year ago today, my narcissistic ex-boyfriend broke up with me. At the time, I was miserable. However, it wasn't totally unexpected. I had known since the fourth of July this was going to happen. After a long weekend of walking on eggshells, I left early to work with the family I was nannying. I was so early that I sat in my car and broke down, thinking. "I can't do this anymore. He's going to break up with me today, and I will not allow him back into my life. No matter what he says or does, I am not letting him back in." After I had repeated that in my head for a good thirty minutes, I put on my happy face and went to work. I spent the next four hours exploring and hiking with the children and overall had a fantastic time. At the end of my workday, I was at peace. So, ultimately when it was time for me to return home, I was ready, I was prepared for the fight, I was ready for the ridiculous allegations of infidelity, and I was ready to close this turbulent chapter in my life and kick his ass out of my house.
By T.R. Hartsock5 years ago in Psyche
What class of drug is Flexeril
Is Flexeril a controlled substance? It is commonly taken as a cough suppressant, anesthetic, pain reliever, and cough suppressant. In the recent days, it became a part of a drug rehab in Kentucky. So, why someone would seek out substance abuse treatment with Flexeril?
By Larry Wilson5 years ago in Psyche
Everything You Need to Know About Twin Flame Relationships
From Plato’s; The Symposium: “According to Greek mythology, humans were originally created with four arms, four legs, and a head with two faces. Fearing their power, Zeus split them into two separate parts, condemning them to spend their lives in search of their other halves.” “Love is born into every human being; it calls back the halves of our original nature together; it tries to make one out of two and heal the wound of human nature.”
By Aaron M. Weis5 years ago in Psyche
What is Our Collective Consciousness Trying to Tell Us About Narcissism
At the turn of the twentieth century, our western society saw a monumental explosion in the field of Psychology. Behind this movement, were the brilliant minds of both Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung, who, to a certain extent, led the charge. In fact, one of the most significant events of the early 1900’s that was an intrinsic part of this particular field of study, was that of the 1907 meeting, where the two giants got a chance to meet each other face-to-face. For the most part, the two had completely different opinions as far as the human mind was concerned. The one area that two did happen to agree on, was that of the overall importance of the unconscious, and the sentiments that would later manifest in Jungian Psychology as the ideas of the collective unconscious, as well as what is often referred to as collective consciousness.
By Aaron M. Weis5 years ago in Psyche
The Rundown
I've always liked to write. I would read books all the time as a kid for enjoyment and sometimes to escape my reality. When I was a teenager, I was into poetry and wanted to be a singer in a band, trying my best to write lyrics and learn guitar. At one point, I was living with my mom and she found my journals. Of course, a lot of the songs were about how shitty I felt all of the time. Well, she took this personally and yelled at me for a while about it. I realized that I had no privacy and I ripped them all up; every single one. I had at least three notebooks full of writing and sketches and I tore up everything.
By Kerri Chisum 5 years ago in Psyche
In A Stormy Sea
I should start this story by telling you, right away, that I am autistic. Autism frequently comes with side orders of depression and anxiety, and this is definitely true for me. I was first diagnosed with anxiety and depression when I was 20 years old. But realistically, I am certain I had lived with these conditions since early childhood.
By Angel Mann5 years ago in Psyche
Stain Glass
9 am. Currently, I am just lying in bed, complementing the existence of my life. I look at the blank white wall, frowning as blue and yellow insects appear to flutter and scribble patterns into the pebbled surface. Many of the bugs are the shades of jewels and have eerie humanoid eyes. The worst thing: I know they are not real. Just a bunch of fabricated, animated images my brain decided to conjure today. The bugs began to dance, and soon… the screaming starts.
By Jennisea Standing Rock5 years ago in Psyche
