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My Struggle with Sleep
Salvation, thy name is bedtime… at least it used to be. Most students, if not all of them, struggle at some point with getting a good night’s sleep. Despite teenagers on average needing about eight hours of sleep daily to function properly, most of us hardly ever reach that mark. Whether it be pulling that all-nighter the night before an exam, partying until early in the morning or a few of those nagging thoughts deciding to play on your mind right before turning in, sleep often takes a back seat during Uni.
By Katie Heyes7 years ago in Psyche
Living with Anxiety Long-Term Is Like Living in an Apocalypse. Top Story - July 2019.
My all-time favourite film is The Terminator. I watched it again on the weekend and it set my mind thinking. Why are all my favourite films/video games on the theme of survival or apocalyptic destruction? Why do I find it so hard to find a comedy programme that I don’t find banal and that can really entertain me? Why do the comedies I like always seem to be tinged with at least a hint of disaster?
By Alicia Brunskill7 years ago in Psyche
How Photography Saved My Life
Hi, my name is Karl-Heinz and I am a recent high school graduate. High school was a tough time for me. I'm pretty sure it was a tough time for everyone, but high school was just terrible for me. Now all of this started my freshman year in high school. Now my brother also went to the same high school as me—he was a senior-—and so there was already a sense of acceptance on my first day. Now throughout high school, not a lot happened until I reached my junior year. That's when everything went south.
By Karl Heinz7 years ago in Psyche
Finding Ways to Help You Cope With Depression and Have Everyday Happiness
So many people struggle with depression and anxiety. There are more people who are struggling than just you. Finding the support you need to get through it is crucial. Being able to find ways that help you cope are essential for your well-being. Everyday happiness can happen for everyone if they are willing to put in the work that needs to be done for it. This article will give great tips that can help you find success in finding that happiness.
By Mia Morales7 years ago in Psyche
Not a Solution
Trigger warning: The topic is suicide. If you are sensitive to this subject matter please skip to the last paragraph. There you will find a listing of resources. Suicide is not a solution. Open discussion and correct information is the first step in preventing needless loss.
By Mylyn Vinton-Spooner7 years ago in Psyche
Mental Illness
I have a master's degree in psychology, and yet I am at a loss as to what is wrong with my roommate. Perhaps this is because we have been roommates for over three years, and I am too emotionally involved to be logical when it comes to figuring things out. Plus, I invited her into my home not realizing all the ramifications of her behavior, because I hadn't witnessed it yet, so that makes me a bit off as well if I have the education I have, and yet do not see what is right in front of my face.
By Denise Willis7 years ago in Psyche
Remembering Talia Joy Castellano AKA TaliaJoy18
This is the personal blog I wrote after attending Talia’s Celebration of Life Event; I am sharing it again because July 16, 2019 marks six years since she became our Guardian angel. I miss and love her beyond measure. Please donate to Talia's Legacy children’s cancer foundation in her memory!
By Melissa Hevenor The Psychic In Your Pocket7 years ago in Psyche
How to Manage Your Emotions Right
Going through life is a difficult thing to do. It seems as though there are always so many emotions that we have to deal with on a regular basis that can easily derail us. However, there are certain things that we can do to manage our emotions. It is important to get on top of our emotions in order to have a much better quality of life. If you feel like your emotions are overwhelming you on a regular basis, take this opportunity to embark on a journey of self discovery that will eventually lead you to much better management of your emotions.
By Mia Morales7 years ago in Psyche
Unless You've Been in My Shoes
There are many situations when someone has been through something, and as they are telling their story someone goes, 'well, I would’ve done this, or it couldn’t have been me, etc...' Although it doesn’t seem offense as it’s coming out the person’s mouth, it very much is, depending on the situation, especially when it’s something traumatic. Since the age of six to 14, I went through years of sexual, physical, emotional, and verbal abuse. A lot of the things I have been through are horrific and I wouldn’t wish these things on my worst enemy.
By Maelyn Jeffers7 years ago in Psyche
Establishing Boundaries
My happiest memories as a three-year-old was the birth of my youngest brother, and the tingle within my spirit as I danced. I still sense the tickle around my heart as I remember anticipating the experiences this delicate being would add to my life. Dancing incited my physical self-awareness. I know my scattered improvisations were absurd. But I felt good stomping, spinning and flailing my limbs to the rhythm. I now experience the same rush as my body responds to music. I think I developed better coordination. While both events are different, each one reminds me, moments are temporary, but the impact can last forever. I was in my late thirties when a psychiatrist was gauging my ability to return home after a short stay in a Behavioral Unit. She helped me recognize what is necessary to create the dynamics that allowed a flow I found favorable, where I kept the pace. Our conversation included self-esteem, confidence, safety, and what I later learned to be a Locus of Control. During her explanation for each of those topics, she mentioned personal-boundaries every time.
By Oredolapo A Roberts7 years ago in Psyche
Reason First: Is Cyberbullying a Boon for R. Kelly's Daughter?
Let us first define our terms. The concept of the cult of negativity means that the vicious speech and actions that have been a part of humankind since its inception should be used to motivate and enlighten. Hatred should be employed under the cult of negativity to expand the minds of man. The cult of negativity signals the possibility for religions, races, sexes, and other nonessentials to be met with the ultimate essential: philosophy. Every human being possesses a philosophy whether they know it or not. Those who don’t hold consciously an ideology are often inclined to subscribe to systems that will be used to murder, rape, mutilate, and spew vitriol disguised as humorous language or acts.
By Skyler Saunders7 years ago in Psyche
