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An Anxiety Story
Let me pick up where I left off in Middle School, a dream deferred. With my goal of being a quarterback, a leader of my peers over in my eyes I decided to make the most of my time as a left tackle. I didn't realize it then, but that's actually a very important position. I'm glad I didn't because it would have made my anxiety that much more serious. I also played Defensive tackle which means I was the first line of defense against the opposing teams running game. I would have been pretty good if I could keep my mouthpiece in my mouth. My anxiety caused me to be nauseated most games and having a mouthpiece in only made the issue worse. I was warned multiple times by coaches and refs, but they didn't know the real problem. That monster in my brain telling my body that it was time to panic whenever my number was called. I couldn't focus on play calls, so remembering the playbook was a moot point. I would just block the guy in front of me or crash the gap when I was on defense. Most of the time I got it right and the other times I would get yelled at or one of my teammates would pay the price. Anxiety affected not only me but everyone and everything I was involved in or with. I couldn't even take a shower after practice because I was so afraid of doing the wrong thing or messing something up around my band of brothers. That made me the stinky kid in school.
By DJ Hayward5 years ago in Psyche
How To Take Care Of Your Mental Health?
Mental health is the condition of the successful functioning of all our mental functions. It is difficult to explain this but when a person is mentally healthy he is able to perform daily activities successfully and is able to deal with good human relationships, he is able to cope with change and deal with diversity . Although in our daily lives we do not see what mental health is all about, we become curious about it as soon as we realize that there is something wrong or absent in life. mental beauty and yet most of the times we choose to ignore it.
By healthlove5 years ago in Psyche
Effect of digital freedom restrictions on women’s mental health
According to news service AFP, in recent years, Egypt has enforced strict internet controls through laws allowing authorities to block websites deemed a threat to national security. It also allows the monitoring of personal social media accounts with more than 5,000 followers.
By Jack Wolley5 years ago in Psyche
What and What Not To Say When Your Friend Tells You They're Struggling
"I'm not okay," a dear friend said to me over the phone, "and I don't know how to say it." These weren't words that I was surprised to hear, but I wasn't entirely prepared for them, either. They're likely words that you have heard or will hear at some point. We'd like to think we know how we'll respond...but do we?
By Annabelle Ellis5 years ago in Psyche
5 Reasons Why The Best Hobby In Recovery Is The Bullet Journal
If you are in recovery from a substance abuse disorder, it’s important to find engaging hobbies that interest you to avoid having too much idle time on your hands. This is especially true during the first year in recovery, as excessive boredom and a lack of structure can trigger relapses. If you’re at a loss for ideas or just looking to try something new, one activity you should consider is bullet journaling.
By Alyssa Sprague5 years ago in Psyche
A Scary Night
It was about 8:30 PM on Tuesday 20, 2018. I just got off my first ever job at Toys R Us, which was only a 15 minutes walk away from my apartment, and that was perfect for me being a 16 years-old with no driver's license because I am terrified of driving. I couldn't call my dad to pick me up because he would complain about my work not being too far away from the apartment, and he would be mad that I called because he had to go to work very early the next day. I was in a great mood that night, so I decided to walk instead of giving my dad an excuse to yell at me and ruin my mood.
By Lyn Saint Cyr5 years ago in Psyche
