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Most recently published stories in Psyche.
Who Needs a Therapist When (Pt. 24)
So, I'm trying to do some introspective type things in preparation to see a therapist. In that, I don't know if therapy is going to be helpful at all, so I am trying to figure out what it is that I want from it at all. I mean, I've always gone into therapy with goals before. "Hey, I'd like to stop this behavior," or "Hey, so my depression is a little off the charts, can we figure out how to fix it?" But, that isn't really the point. Because, looming far bigger than any question of stopping me from chewing my fingernails or getting myself back into a healthy sleep routine is the question of what to do about the big issue under it all.
By Haybitch Abersnatchy7 years ago in Psyche
Depression Is Real
Depression is attacking our generation. It's so easy to feel defeated. We can dread getting out of bed. Dread going to work at our jobs. Dread taking a long commute to get there or dread being around certain people. We can dread certain situations. Dread our obligations. There are a variety of situations that can make us completely unhappy. Especially if they seem to draw out for a long time.
By Karina Nistal7 years ago in Psyche
Understanding Addiction and the Effects It Has on Families
For the average individual, when the consequences are bad enough they can stop using drugs and drinking. They don’t even need to put up a fight. I once knew a person who, when he finally lost his job and no longer had money to pay rent, stopped using. Just like that, he made the decision to stop. He was able to stop and not have the urge to drink or get high all on his own.
By Cassidy Webb7 years ago in Psyche
Fight the Feeling
According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, over three percent of the American population suffers from depression at some point in their life. Many people who have this diagnosis do not seek medical treatment and choose to suffer alone. This can be detrimental to one's health, but if you are one that must bear this burden, know that there are things you can do to fight the negative feelings and keep your depression symptoms from completely taking over. You may make some routine changes to make things a tad bit better.
By Paisley Hansen7 years ago in Psyche
How the Media Get OCD All Wrong
Shopping is one of my favourite things to do, but recently I was browsing a popular clothing store when I had come across a T shirt which made me particularly angry. This T shirt was white with striking black font that read, "I have CDO, it's like OCD but all of the letters are in alphabetical order." The day I found this, after shopping, I was going to a counselling appointment for my OCD, which has previously made me feel so down and alone I have considered suicide.
By Angel Louise7 years ago in Psyche
How Technology Can Help Reduce Anxiety
Living in the Age of Information is nothing short of exciting. A lot has changed ever since the dawn of the internet, a mere 25 years ago. New technologies such as smartphones and video games have been improving rapidly. The rise of social media has had a huge impact on everyday life and communication. Many people blame social media for causing or contributing to mental health issues, such as anxiety. Although there are naysayers, technology can be beneficial when people know where to look and what to use. We have more information and sources for mental health than ever before, and more sources are being created everyday. There are a plethora of smartphone apps, websites, and tech gadgets that can be used to reduce anxiety.
By Paisley Hansen7 years ago in Psyche
The Torture Box
When someone is determined to cause pain, they will use almost anything to succeed. During my childhood, I was on the other side of these painful selections. These selections still affect me to this day and add on to the PTSD that I already have based on my childhood abuse. When I was younger, my stepfather was into most of the things dads are into, which included his love for tools. My stepfather enjoyed buying tools and getting tools for Father’s Day; he was always putting stuff together.
By Maelyn Jeffers7 years ago in Psyche
Sensitive Dude: Vacations
Sensory-Processing Sensitivity is a big deal to those living with it (15-20 percent of the population). I have SPS, so my pen name is Sensitive Dude. If you're a highly sensitive person (HSP) or want to learn more about SPS, then I'm writing to you.
By Sensitive Dude7 years ago in Psyche
Dancing with Death
Hamlet said it best. “To be, or to not to be, that is the question,” the question of the hour, the week. In fact, it is the question of life. “To be or to not to be?” To live or to die? And there I was, in that moment. Would he chose life? Would he go on to make me feel awful another day? As it was, it was my fault. At least that’s what he said. It was my fault. I left him when he needed me most, but is it really my fault that that part in my life was over. I recognized that he was dragging me down. I had to get out of that relationship. He made me suicidal. He made me hurt. And yet, here I was. In this moment.
By Hannah Rose7 years ago in Psyche
My Journey
Ok, so we are going to talk about mental health. The word itself automatically makes me feel sectioned to the other side of the room. How about, How are you ? How are you feeling? These days everything seems to have a name, and a medicine to go with it. Great that may seem, but in life there really is no easy fix if you want lasting wellness. Action must be taken. I don't know what it may be with me, be it pride or ego. I just found it so hard to accept I was struggling. I have now learned to accept its okay to not be OK. I get it; every case is different, and as individuals we are all wired differently—this is our uniqueness. But hey, this is me, and this is my journey, and this is the way I want to deal with how I am feeling.
By Anna C Graves7 years ago in Psyche
How to Embrace Introversion
There are a lot of introverts in this world, but society in general seems to have pretty strong expectations of extroversion, or at the very least extroverted behaviour. Susan Cain's bestselling book Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking has helped many an introvert to realize they're not alone in the world, but it takes another step to get to the point of embracing introversion.
By Ashley L. Peterson7 years ago in Psyche
