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8 Methods of Emotional Self-Care
Self-care is often thought of as a form of selfish behaviour, when actually it is about maintaining or improving your health. We aren't saying you need to stop thinking about your other responsibilities, however you should consider putting time aside each day for self-care.
By Ver Armstrong6 years ago in Psyche
Can Mitragyna Kratom Treat Opioid Withdrawal Symptoms
Kratom, also known as Mitragyna Speciosa is a unique specie that grows in the northern parts of Southeast Asia such as Thailand, Malaysia and Myanmar. Kratom has been in use since a very long time dating back to the nineteenth century.
By Jennifer Kurtz6 years ago in Psyche
The sad truths
Along with love and learning how to live a good life I came to a few sad truths about my own thought process existence and way of life. Some that I know a lot of people could agree with. While others would more than disagree but persecute the people who do have to live like this. This story is more of my understanding not the worlds view. So once again I am not a professional, I'm just someone who has lived.
By Chyanne Myers6 years ago in Psyche
Hidden Battles
If there's one solid fact we can take away from the current pandemic, it's that it has exposed the gaping holes in our society; the populations for which our country has fallen desperately short. The unemployed or underemployed. Individuals of color. The poor. The almost poor. The not quite poor but within one disaster from being poor.The disabled. Then there are the systems we are constantly assured are here to help us. The banking industry. Government programs. The health insurance industry. I could go on and on.
By Meghan Randolph6 years ago in Psyche
Home Between Worlds
A TCK, or third culture kid is described as a child who spent a big portion of their developmental years in a culture other than their parents' culture. While there are many benefits of growing and learning in another culture, there are some unique challenges. A common theme in the life of TCKs is the feeling of being out of place and not knowing which country to call home. Many times a TCKs life is celebrated as privileged and very real mental health issues are not addressed or not taken seriously.
By Madeline Keys6 years ago in Psyche
Bipolar -Learning to Love You Both
I’m not sure how to begin this one really. I am usually a very upbeat and positive person, especially on the outside. This is completely out of my comfort zone so please bare with me. Bipolar disorder continues to have such a huge impact on mine and my families life on a daily basis, so this is hard to discuss. Not because I don’t want to talk about it - far from it actually - but because the Bipolar Tree (as I like to call it) has sooo many branches, it’s really difficult to know where to start..
By Life_WithMissB6 years ago in Psyche
