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An Open Letter To All The Doctors
To whom I am certain it doesn’t concern; To the doctor who told a proudly Autistic fifteen year old that autism was something that needed to be cured and that they should be ashamed of it, not proud of it,
By Cereal Oatmeal 5 years ago in Psyche
The Persuasive Power of Words
The Story Newly landed in Italy, we gorged ourselves on everything Italian. The sights, sounds and food were all to die for. Pizza, pasta and peperonata became our daily fare. Even the local cats and dogs could be seen enjoying huge bowls of spaghetti. The country, the weather and the food were all delicious. Not to speak of the wonderful wine … but I digress.
By Donna L. Roberts, PhD (Psych Pstuff)5 years ago in Psyche
If at First You Don’t “Succeed” . . . Fail, Fail, Again
The Story I’ve missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times I’ve been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed. — Michael Jordan
By Donna L. Roberts, PhD (Psych Pstuff)5 years ago in Psyche
A Slave To My Mind
When I was eight years old there was a voice constantly nagging in the back of my mind, but it wasn’t my voice. It controlled the strangest aspects of my life: where I could set my clothes down, and what and how I would eat . The voice told me what cup to choose from from the cupboard, because all the other cups had poison laced around the rim of the cup as if they were lurking, ready to end my life. The voice demanded me to wash my hands a million times throughout the day. The voice put unrealistic thoughts of my family dying in my head as a result of certain insignificant actions I would perform. For the readers of this paper, you might be frowning in confusion at the possibility that I might have been the weirdest kid to possibly roam this earth; in my brain however, all the thoughts from the voice in the back of my mind seemed perfectly logical. Although my mind convinces me these thoughts are “normal,” when I say it out loud, or even while I’m writing these words on paper, I am able to sort out the logical thoughts from the illogical ones (like what cup to choose from the cupboard). You see, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), is not a logical disorder. As quoted from my wise therapist John, “OCD does not speak logic-keys,” or in other words, a mental disorder riding fully on emotions and anxiety is truly not a good mix for the creativity of the mind.
By Saige Whitney5 years ago in Psyche
How is ultra-low-dose naltrexone clinically important?
Ultra low-dose naltrexone or naloxone (ULDN) refers to a dosing spectrum when less than one μg quantity of the naltrexone is used. Its mechanism of action is linked to a bimodal cellular response to opioids. Additionally to their inhibitory Gi-coupled response, concomitant and mild Gs-coupled stimulatory response are also induced by opioids. The stimulatory response is sharply exclusive if tiny quantities of opioid blockers are used; otherwise, it progresses steadily with continuous μ-opioid receptors stimulation. This response cascade of Gs-coupled opioid receptors has been linked to prolonging the action potential, tolerance, hyperalgesia, and dependence.
By Harbor Compounding pharmacy5 years ago in Psyche
The Astral Projection and Its Importance to Mankind
The Astral Realm The Astral plane is one of the seventh planes of existence. It is the place where consciousness goes after physical death. Regarding esoteric knowledge, all human beings possess an astral body. The Astral plane is the place where all the spiritual beings stay, such as the souls of people after their death until the moment they incarnate again. Angels, demons and so on.
By Ally Summer5 years ago in Psyche
Not Bulletproof - Still Invincible
This is my story that has never before been shared. Deep in the dark and dirty pit of addiction, I had lost my will to live. Due to my own, personally inflicted demise, there was nothing left to lose. I was lucky enough to have recently met and fallen in love with a fun and amazing man – whom also had a death wish. He was the one person that picked me up when I was alone and broken after getting news that my best friend was murdered. He taught me to have fun, which was dangerous when the two of us were not afraid to die. He looked at me one day and said, “If there's not a chance I might die, I don't want to do it,” to which I replied, “I will follow you anywhere.” We were inseparable and nothing and nobody else in the world mattered. It was our world and everyone else was living in it.
By Anonymous 5 years ago in Psyche
Blue slushie
Blue slushie Fame pAin shame the darkness in my eyes keeps me awake , vaping on my tool grey smoke blowing from my nose , my dad comes in my room says he is getting raw bacon ,boil potatoes in a pot frying stripes on the grill , need some more veggies (brocoli) to balance the deal .Still hungry grabs some more popcorn and a light blue slushie. Goes to the mall , the sun is shining through the glassY roof a brown dog goes woof ! Says he likes my class , I pet him his owner not too happy bout it , I’ll pass. A yellow guy maybe , still hungry Wendies or The golden arches ? Guess I’ll save some of my purple bills , I have sushi at my place . White rice fish and crab. My favorite condiments , I’m extatic. Watching the nba it’s the Phoenix suns with the orange jerseys , CP3 drains a deep three OMG , the crowd goes wild the game won by 1 .The confetti are dropping on the sweaty players they rejoice, i can see it all from my bed trought the pixels of my screen. Wow technology ! Kinda tired starts counting sheeps comfy in my bright Multicolored ikea sheets. One last look at my painting before falling asleep. I’m I dreaming , nope I wake up and go take a leak , sitting on the toilet I’m also defecating . Still sitting on my throne someone knocking on the door its my mum she passes me a Cripsy shrimp onigiri . I’m not really hungry but still wants some oranges , my favorite , I grab a teal plate and start peeling. Remembering walking in the forest surrounded by amber trees, stress and anxiety flowing away as the autumn leafs fall around me. My brother ask me do to the laundry , goes down in the basement the machine starts roaring the cloathes going round and round as my thought differ I start thinking about that girl that blocked me , pink thoughts around my head follows me , i queue up some Lil uzi , headphones on , neon guts playing I’m my ears I feel nostalgic, magic , light purple llama pianiata from that game I used to play, I’m a geek ! She said I tweaked maybe I’ll stick to gaming on my ps4. Even thought I only saw her 3 times. 2 time in the rain and once in the backseat of a cop car.
By Lucas Vincent5 years ago in Psyche
Symptoms of ADHD in Adults
Adults with ADHD may have other co-morbid disorders such as depression, anxiety, OCD, substance abuse, or depression, therefore it is crucial to evaluate the patients' medical history thoroughly. A thorough mental health evaluation will help a physician to distinguish between undiagnosed psychological illnesses, which may be contributing to symptoms of ADHD, and actual ADHD related behaviours. A person may have undiagnosed bipolar disorder, substance abuse/ dependence, or depression if they are exhibiting ADHD symptoms. A thorough evaluation will help determine if the patient's symptoms are medically related to ADHD or symptoms of other disorders.
By Cynthia Dean5 years ago in Psyche
Why Mental Health Care Matters for Children With Autism
Mental health problems can manifest early in life, especially for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who are prone to develop conditions such as depression, anxiety, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), among others.
By Aaron Smith5 years ago in Psyche
Is There a Link between Mental Illness and Comedy Genius?
Is There a Link between Mental Illness and Comedy Genius? Have you heard the one about the man who goes to his Doctor and asks him what he can do to ease his depression? ‘Go to the Circus,’ says the Doctor, ‘Watch the clown. Have a good belly laugh.’ The man starts to cry. ‘But Doctor,’ he says, ‘I am the Circus clown.’
By Lauren M Foster5 years ago in Psyche
The Power of Music
I am certain that I am not alone in saying that music can be exquisitely emotional. Everyone gets enjoyment out of many kinds of music. It is an independent choice for each individual person.
By Jonathan Townend5 years ago in Psyche