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living with mental illness
Why do people keep telling me mental illness it's just a phase or it's not that big of a deal. If it's not that big of a deal then why do i have to go to therapy for it and pay for meds to at least have some serotonin even if it's chemical so that i can do my tasks during the day and be productive. First things first, ask yourself how easy is it for someone to accept that they have a mental illness? It's not that easy... right, They Are still accepting it, at this point They're in a defensive mode towards either it or Themselves. And maybe we have more than one mental illness to accept cause they don't come alone at all.
By Alexandra Gomez5 years ago in Psyche
Here's the digital dilemma...
If you’ve felt stressed or anxious during this pandemic, you’re not alone. I’m sure on some level this year has felt a little crazy for all of us and I’m here to shed some light on why that may be. As someone who loves Documentaries and works in the world of social media advertising, I HAD to check out the buzz around The Social Dilemma, and trust me, I wasn’t disappointed. The film sparked conversations with my friends and I about anxiety and how social plays a role by actively tricking and manipulating our behaviors. Good news is, we can 100% change that course and take back our mental health.
By Chrissy Garcia5 years ago in Psyche
Living With ADHD
For the past 26 years I have lived undiagnosed with ADHD. The fact that I have came up with my own coping skills amazed my therapist. Finally getting the diagnosis explains so much of my childhood, my college education, my marriage, and my children.
By Kasey Slagle5 years ago in Psyche
Why truly saying what you mean is something almost no one can do....
Clara bit back the tears she felt stinging her eyes..... her stepdad had yelled at her again, because she had made her friend wait for her while she washed her hair. It’s not that her friend actually minded the wait... but as far as Clara’s stepdad was concerned this particular bit of thoughtlessness warranted him addressing his daughter with the epithets “slut” and “whore”. It was a fact that Clara and her friend were going to meet some boys from their class at school... and Clara had been disinclined to do so with greasy hair, but they were going to be looking over a class project.... and they were 12...
By Gillian Lesley Scott5 years ago in Psyche
One of Them
Warning this is a saddening monologue about homelessness. Viewer discretion is advised. Xavier is on the sidewalk with needles and litter surrounding him, he is holding a sign that says, “Please help.” He has a bandage on his hand. The sign is clearly written in his own blood. He is extremely dehydrated, pale and starving.
By Jack Kirwood5 years ago in Psyche
