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Recovery From An Eating Disorder
You may struggle silently. That battle may rage on for years without anyone knowing. That is the tricky thing about eating disorders, and why they are so hard to overcome. My wish for you is that you take these tips and make them your own. The recovery journey is beautiful, and also one of the most challenging things you will ever face. The end result will be rewarding, and I promise that every bit of effort pays off.
By Elawyn Schroeder5 years ago in Psyche
Individual Counseling For Adults
When you're working your way out of your depression and addiction life then some professional Individual counseling for adults can be helpful so you could work on your improvement with guidance. Through counseling, an individual goes through a process where he/she discover a new perspective of life and some self-awareness so they can move on to a better purposeful life and make them quit their addiction. Mental illness is a real thing and it should be deal-professional guidance.
By James Charles5 years ago in Psyche
Eclipsed
August 21, 2017. A partial solar eclipse, a part of the sun seeming to have disappeared only to leave a black void. August 24, 2017. Another soul gone too soon. This one a freak motorcycle accident. Steve, the barber, who was just getting excited about recovery, excited for his daily meetings, attending and being a positive member of his small group and a way to ply his trade and make money; his motorcycle. Quick, easy and cheap transportation. The final piece had just been procured. He bought a new battery and he was ambulatory at long last. He didn't have a license but he did need to work. It was late August and everyone wanted their hair cut or colored.
By James S. Carr5 years ago in Psyche
Supporting Adolescents with ASD Transition to Adulthood
Factors Supporting Adolescents with ASD Transition to Adulthood Autism or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is prevalent among the U.S. population. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 5th Edition (2013), about 1% of the U.S. children and adults experience ASD. Specifically, 1 in 68 adolescents has ASD (Anderson & Butt, 2017). Even though the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 5th Edition (DSM-5) asserts that research has not found specific causes of mental illness, it has addressed some consequences including the dropout rate among adolescents (e.g., Anderson & Butt, 2017; Goldstein et al., 2018) thus resulting in low quality of life of adolescents with ASD compared to those without ASD (Goldstein et al., 2018). Moreover, even though transition services for adolescents with ASD are expanding, the outcomes remain bleak. Transition services focused on developing daily living skills related to executive functioning for goal attainment, follow-through, as well as managing self-care needs should be a priority (e.g. Alverson, Lindstrom, & Hirano, 2015). High school transition services designed to develop and support youth's internal motivation, disability awareness, family supports, and clear post-school goals are crucial for them to be college and career ready.
By Distinguished Honorary Alumni Dr. Matthew Primous5 years ago in Psyche
Cheers, To My Therapist
If the quote "expect the unexpected" was a year, it would be 2020. We went from "new year, new me" to where is my mask? Nine months into this pandemic, I am still unwilling to accept the term "new normal." Celebrating birthdays alone isn't normal; standing outside of a grocery store to buy eggs isn't normal. Reminding my three your old niece to place the mask over her nose isn't normal and visiting our grandparents through a screen door isn't normal. That term, to me, means we have given up. I can openly admit that I didn't complete one new year's resolution, and I'm ok with that. This year introduced a ton of surprises politically, socially, and economically. Days tended to run together, and celebrating birthdays was a task within itself. But, one person who stood the test of time and was with me every step of the way through my surgery, COVID anxiety, re-introducing myself, and continuously talking me off the ledge was my therapist.
By teisha leshea5 years ago in Psyche
Thanksgiving(2020)
To all those suffering. Whether it be mental health or seasonal disorders. Or just someone who has had a rough go of things. Traveling during this time can flare up many symptoms during this time. On top of that we all still have to wear masks. When will things feel normal again? Take the time to breathe. Relax. Breathe. Whom have you forgotten to say Thanks to this year? Whatever your beliefs are, that's between you and The Universe. Let's just have a safe Holiday season.
By FRANK? Piccolella5 years ago in Psyche
Person-First or Identity-First Language?
Throughout my undergraduate education, I was always taught to use person-first language when referring to people with disabilities of any kind. I became used to this way of speaking throughout my degree and as I completed my minor in learning and developmental disabilities. I personally don't have any experience with a learning disability myself, so I tried to imagine what I would prefer, person-first or identity-first language, if I did have a learning disability. Every time I thought about what I would prefer, I always arrived at person-first language. I thought to myself, “I would want other people to recognize me as a person first and not define who I am just by my disability.” Fast forward to my first semester in PDP, we were assigned the article Person-First and Identity-First Language Developing Psychologists’ Cultural Competence Using Disability Language by Dunn and Andrews. Upon reading this article the first time, I still did not fully understand or agree with using identity-first language, (saying a disabled person instead of a person with disabilities) but I enjoyed that my prior beliefs and teachings were being challenged.
By Nicole Chevrier5 years ago in Psyche
So You're Clinically Depressed
We’ve all seen the memes. Clinical depression is good for a laugh nowadays. I love jokes, and at times, I especially appreciate dark humor. At the right time, with the right delivery, dark topics can be taken lightly, and it’s healthy to have a laugh at yourself sometimes.
By David Leeson5 years ago in Psyche
Do You Have Bipolar Disorder?
Have you ever wondered if you (or someone you know) might belong among the illustrious ranks of the mentally ill? In particular, bipolar? It’s nothing to be ashamed of, despite the stigma, many people of great minds and accomplishments have been bipolar, or as it was formerly known, manic depressive. It is speculated that Winston Churchill and Vincent Van Gogh had it, and more recently, Russell Brand, Mariah Carey and Britney Spears have been diagnosed.
By Helen Stuart5 years ago in Psyche
Xanax and Her Smile
In a world of imperfections, perfect pairs are sometimes hard to come by. Compound that with the challenges I have faced living with Bipolar 1 disorder and anxiety; the terms happy, let alone perfect, can sometimes seem like a myth. I am only 38 years old, and for over 20 of those years, I’ve spent my time seeing countless psychiatrists, taking a myriad of medications, and continuing down a road that I hope will one day lead me to a place of acceptance; of my faults, of my disorder, of myself!
By Alaine Hay5 years ago in Psyche
