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She And Her
I suffer from depression and it grips me without provocation at times. At one time for therapy, I was told to have a conversation with my depression as if it was a tangible thing. I thought the exercise silly at first and had no inspiration. Inspiration is hard to come by when you are in the throws of depression. I thought at first, I would create a dark monster that pursues me. I would have to do battle with it and have a heroic ending. Instead, I created an alter-ego who is both me and yet a separate person that can be spoken to. Anyhow, below is the result of taking that therapy prompt seriously.
By Jenni Opris5 years ago in Psyche
Five Ways to Positive
Negativity can seep its way into everyday life without warning. Traffic is moving too slow; the Internet went down; an itch that you've been scratching at is still bothering you days later; but, whatever may be happening it's important to remember that there's always ways to stay positive.
By Alex Prange5 years ago in Psyche
Are You Gaslighting Yourself During Recovery?
Most of us are familiar with the term “gaslighting.” It refers to the psychological manipulation that someone may use to cause another person to doubt themselves, to confuse their thinking. Well, imagine if you actually gaslight yourself. While that sounds silly at first, when you think about it self-gaslighting is a pretty common phenomenon.
By Patty Bell5 years ago in Psyche
I Smoke 7,300 Cigarettes a Year
That’s a lot of cigarettes! I’ve only started smoking in the past couple years, as a way to cope with trauma and anxiety. Now I’m captivated by the pull of a fresh cigarette. When I’m out of smokes, I feel it. Hurried, I rush out to buy my next pack.
By Michael X Christopher5 years ago in Psyche
The 5 Common Characteristics Of A Narcissist.
When you are trying to determine if you or if someone you know is a narcissist, you need to keep in mind that you should look for clues on behaviors and patterns. Narcissism can't be identified using physical blood tests or MRIs. Overall, you will need to go on to observe behaviors and attitudes that a person (or you yourself) shows.
By Blue Dymond5 years ago in Psyche
The 5 Most Common Symptoms of Anxiety
What Is Anxiety? Most people tend to experience anxiety at some point in their life. Anxiety is a very normal sort of response for several life events like changing jobs, moving out of a place, or even having financial troubles. However, when these symptoms of anxieties become larger than the actual events that triggered them it tends to start interfering in a person’s life, thereby showing signs of anxiety disorder. Anxiety disorders can sometimes be debilitating but can be easily managed with the help of a medical professional. However, recognizing the symptoms of anxiety is the first step for its cure. Here we have listed five of the most common symptoms of anxiety disorders.
By Blue Dymond5 years ago in Psyche
