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Misconceptions About Depression
Tranquilizers and antidepressants are addictive. We've all heard this statement at some point. However, there's no evidence that antidepressants are addictive, and in the case of tranquilizers and sedatives, most are not addictive, at most they can have a "withdrawal effect" (when treatment is stopped).
By creatorsklub6 years ago in Psyche
Understanding PTSD Recovery
My story of recovery started when I was very young, and I suffered PTSD symptoms that worsened as I got older. The PTSD symptoms I had developed due to childhood trauma. My father was an alcoholic who had anger issues. I remember times where he would spank my ass all the way up a flight up stairs and make me piss my pants. There were many incidents where I feared that he would actually kill my brother. I would hear loud banging, yelling, and my brother crying. It was horrific to hear. It left me fearing my father rather than loving him or respecting him. As I got into my teenage years, my father's alcoholism became a bigger problem after my paternal grandmother died. My father spiraled out of control for years, and I was often there to help pick up the pieces throughout my entire life until he died in 2016 when I was 38 years old. Alcohol damaged his liver, and the family spent years trying to save his life. My relationship with my father caused a lot of my PTSD symptoms later in life.
By Stacy Davenport6 years ago in Psyche
Inside the psycho
Sh.... They might hear you. Who? The voices..... If there is anything I have learned from being in a mental hospital, it is that the craziest people in the world? Are not within these doors. I have never felt more at home than I have inside these rooms. Every door leading to another place where for the first time in my life, I am not ashamed to be. To simply be, with no contests. To finally, truly, exist in my own right without the added self loathing I am forced to wash myself with every time I shower.
By Nathan Hobba6 years ago in Psyche
Black Men and Mental Health:
Black Men are the epitome of strength. However, as a culture we define strength based on outward appearance. When the reality is that true strength comes from within and starts in your mind. As black men we are taught to be strong and not show emotion because that is a form of weakness.
By Abe Lowe IV6 years ago in Psyche
Homeless and Mentally Ill in Downtown Phoenix, Arizona
In 2005 I had one of my worst schizoaffective episodes I’ve ever had. I attempted to receive treatment when I first noticed symptoms occurring. I contacted my mental health clinic seeking help. They decided to help me by taking me to the streets of downtown Phoenix, Arizona to stay in a homeless shelter.
By Adrienne K.6 years ago in Psyche
The Existence of Humanity and Personalities
In the article, “The Necessary and Sufficient Conditions of Therapeutic Personality Change” by Rogers, talks about the conditions that are key factors when a therapist talks to client in order to have a healthy personality change. The article begins by including the six factors between the relationships of the therapist and the client. First of the six conditions is that, “two of the people are in psychological contact” (Rogers, 1992) which means that the therapist and the clients are involved and speaking in a mental and emotional state by meeting, communicating and are in a professional relationship.
By Doors to Life6 years ago in Psyche
Rainy shadow
Depression keeps you up all night like insomnia, Having you look around your room thinking outrageous thoughts that you don’t want to think, Hoping and waiting for you not to make it through the night and waits to crush your soul into a million pieces and takes over your body like you are nothing… It waits to be successful so much and it isnt fair. You feel like the whole world is against you and judging you because you disconnect your self from the world and people make it seem like that is not okay. Mental health is important to everyone and it should be healthy, But for some reason, it never is, which is the problem a lot of us face, We let the bad things control our mind and body and let it haunt us forever and that cant happens no longer. I can’t tell anyone what to do or how they should do it, I can just tell someone how I think because at the end of the day I am not calling the shots, The person is… Everyone goes through things that they can’t control and a lot of people must learn that not everything is in control for them nor is being perfect, You can’t be a perfect person and you can’t try because there is always going to be something or someone standing into the way to break that down and you have to accept it. One of the lessons everyone needs to learn is to Face your problems, As much as a lot of people hate that idea, It is the truth, Face the problem coming your way because running from it only makes it worse for your self and others around you if you allow it. I might be younger then most people but I understand exactly how most people feel. You have to learn to remove the toxic things in life especially for your mental state before it becomes permanent because it can if you let it take over. Don’t keep going through the same lessons over and over again, Do right the second you get another chance because the more you keep going through it the harder it becomes. Learn to believe in your self and learn to cherish the things that come your way no matter how big or small it is, Be grateful for it because it can be a blessing waiting to be fulfilled. Whenever you feel down, do things that make you happy because it can help calm you down and make you free. You don’t always need someone to be around to make you happy, Don’t depend on ANYONE for your happiness unless you have found your own and that takes time too. Don’t rush to be happy, Don’t rush to succeed, or rush to fulfill your dream. You have all the time in the world, so use it and use it Wisley, and don’t waste it. When things don’t go your way, try not to be mad, take that and learn from it because it’s not going to always be about you and you’re not going to always win battles, Learn from your mistakes, don’t relive them. Don’t push the ones who care about you because you are afraid, Learn to slowly let them in and trust them to a certain distance. Don’t hurt others for your benefit and don’t get revenge to feel good on your self because karma is going to come when it’s ready for the ones that have done you wrong. Fulfill your dreams and goals and do not let anything get in the way
By Arinicole Sims6 years ago in Psyche
They Think I'm Crazy
FOREWORD …I resented social barriers as artificial distinctions made by the strong to determine those from the weak, but the distinction of what is strong and weak are never to be settled, so thus what becomes of strong and weak if the definition is but non-existent. I choose not to follow supposed conditioned social barriers, but base my own barriers on those who respect and disrespect. I resented man just as much as I loved man, this world was not made for barriers and labels, labels my essence became identified as. The trees know no prejudice, and the waves know only of water not of rivers and seas and the power one possessed and one didn’t. The stars regardless of how bright others shone never competed to be the one lighting up the sky for they knew the light they cascaded upon us together was brighter than any light they could produce as one. Labels, barriers and the power of man became the death of me, why live in a world so perfectly flawed when I could shower my ashes upon the natural ground, pristine with dirt…
By Ariel Wynn6 years ago in Psyche
Panic Attacks & Playlists
I can’t say for sure when my first panic attack was. The first one I remember happened when I was 21. I finished an episode of The Office and the next thing I knew, I was face down on the living room carpet in tears, unable to catch my breath, and utterly bewildered as to why. Nearly a decade later, I still don’t have an answer. This is little more than a snapshot memory to me; I know there were incidents before and many know there have been incidents since. They’ve grown and changed, as I have, and while I still haven’t cracked the formula indicative of their cause, there are certain signs I’ve become well acquainted with:
By Sarah Sackett6 years ago in Psyche
