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The Body Language of Relationships
In every relationship—romantic, platonic, professional, or familial—communication is key. But not all communication happens through words. In fact, research suggests that over 60% of human communication is nonverbal, conveyed through body posture, facial expressions, gestures, eye contact, and tone of voice. This silent dialogue is especially powerful in intimate and emotionally charged relationships, where our bodies often speak before our minds can form a sentence.
By Siria De Simone8 months ago in Psyche
Finding Your Glimmers
Hope (aka. a 'glimmer' of hope) is not lost in the simple pleasures of life; even if you think (or more importantly feel) that life feels like a lost cause from 2020 onwards. It is fair to say that the world has (and still is) undergoing some deep and significant transformations, where it feels like you may not have anything to look forward to in moving forward. Depression (and sometimes anxiety, but mostly depression) is the epitome of not finding any joy, and where there feels like (or in actuality there is) a lack of gratitude and love (the two highest positive emotions that a human being can endure, and hence enjoy) can feel like that glimmer has dulled its shine; and therefore you may no longer feel safe - let alone seen and heard. The latter is what we all need in order to thrive, and to go beyond Maslow's basic hierarchy of needs. It is like igniting a bit of romance and spark, so that your life is not too onerous or mundane.
By Justine Crowley8 months ago in Psyche
A Search for Identity after Abuse and Trauma. Content Warning.
My name is Elizabeth Woods and I am a survivor of Child Sexual Abuse and unspeakable trauma. I survived one of the worst childhoods you can ever imagine. When I broke away and settled far from where I grew up, I started questioning myself. Who am I? People often asked me, who I was and where I was from to start a conversation.
By Elizabeth Woods8 months ago in Psyche
Complex PTSD Coping Strategies. Content Warning.
Somebody once told me “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade”. Those people only experience hard times every so often. Maybe a small setback in life, a bump in the road to that promotion you worked so hard for. “Never mind, you will get it next time” they tell you. It could be a kid breaking his leg, right before an important hockey tournament. Both of these are “tough” to handle at the time but you know that things will get better. Your mind is prepared for things to get back to normal again and you are usually surrounded by loving family and friends. You have support.
By Elizabeth Woods8 months ago in Psyche
Dealing with Flashbacks. Content Warning.
What are Flashbacks? Flashbacks are raw, unaltered memories that suddenly enter your conscious mind. A flashback can strike at any moment out of the blue, or it can be triggered by a smell, taste, feeling, word, situation, or almost anything that is personal to your unique situation of where and how the trauma happened. Only you have these specific triggers.
By Elizabeth Woods8 months ago in Psyche
10 Things That Instantly Make Your Life More Peaceful
Peace isn’t found in a faraway place. It’s built in small decisions, quiet choices, and daily habits. We chase happiness, success, love — and in the process, we forget the one thing that truly sustains us: peace.
By SHADOW-WRITES8 months ago in Psyche
What is psychology?introduction to psychology
Introduction to pyschology Psychology is a science of behaviour including a person,s behaviour and his mental processes. As a science psychology share goals and scientific method with others sciences such as biology, chemistry etc. Psychologist begin with a body of knowledge and then proceed to they use a variety of methods for this purpose. These research methods allow them to reach the goals of description, explanation, prediction and control. Description Understanding human behaviour must begin with careful description of how people think, feel and act in specific situation. Description is important in any science. It helps psychologist to understand basic pattern of behaviour. Yes collect this descriptive data as objectively as they can. Description of behaviour allows them to develop theories are assumptions about behaviour. Explanation Describing human behaviour is not enough. We also want to know why it happens that is we want to explain. Psychologist conduct studies to explain different aspects of behaviour. Prediction Psychologist often make predictions about behaviour. These are based on description and explanation of behaviour they have obtained. For example psychologist have described many solutions where people exhibit certain behaviour in order to receive rewards. After observing that rewards encoverage people to modify they are behaviour, you might develop a theory predicting that people would increase a particular behaviour if rewarded. Then you could test this prediction by making further observation. After verifying prediction, psychologist can control to certain extent. Once you conclude that the frequency of a given behaviour increases after rewards, you are a position to control behaviour.
By Real content8 months ago in Psyche
The Power of Small Steps: My Journey to Healing. AI-Generated.
I didn’t wake up one day and realize I was broken. It was quieter than that — more like a slow, invisible unraveling. Days bled into nights, and somewhere in between, I stopped recognizing myself. I laughed at the right times, said “I’m fine” too often, and smiled just enough to keep anyone from asking real questions. But inside, I was exhausted. I wasn’t okay. And the worst part? I didn’t know how to fix it.
By Muhammad asif8 months ago in Psyche
That Time Life Hit the Fan
Let me tell you a story. Not the polished, Instagram-filtered version where everything wraps up neatly with a bow and a smiling selfie. This one’s messier. There were definitely tears. More wine than was reasonable. A few too many late nights muttering at my screen like a Victorian ghost. But somehow, I got through it, and came out more stubbornly hopeful on the other side.
By Diane Foster8 months ago in Psyche
Leveling Up the Mind: The Psychological Benefits of Video Games in Childhood and Adolescence
In the past, video games have often been blamed for promooting violence, addiction, and social withdrawal in children and adolescents. While certain types of games—and excessive play—may indeed have negative consequences, a growing body of psychological research challenges the one-sided narrative. Not only can video games be entertaining, but they can also offer measurable cognitive, emotional, and social benefits, particularly when played in moderation and within supportive environments.
By Siria De Simone8 months ago in Psyche
Is Ketamine a Last Resort for Depression? When to Consider It
Depression is a labyrinth. For many, it feels like wandering endlessly through a fog with no clear exit. Traditional treatments, SSRIs, SNRIs, therapy, light the way for some. But others remain stuck in the dark, no matter how many medications they try or how long they spend in therapy. For those individuals, ketamine has emerged as a striking, controversial, and fast-acting alternative.
By Richard Bailey8 months ago in Psyche
