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How Essential Oils Can Help with Mental Health
When we have to deal with mental health issues, it can really put us behind in our progress. Things that may appear easy for many individuals can be very difficult for those who are dealing with mental health issues. This is why it is important to find solutions to mental health issues that are healthy and effective. The use of essential oils can be a great way to combat the negative effects of mental health issues.
By Mia Morales7 years ago in Psyche
10 Most Alarming Signs of an Eating Disorder
From the ages of 15 to 23, I had a very serious eating disorder called anorexia nervosa. It was an eating disorder that made me hate food, and even today, I have a hard time eating when I'm stressed.
By Skunk Uzeki7 years ago in Psyche
They Aren't the Enemy
I just wanna know... why you're so scared of these parts of you. Why they're the enemy. Why you refuse to feel things that so badly want to be felt. Why you continue to allow them to bleed into your life. Why they're still affecting you in the way they are. Why you give them the power you do. The control over your happiness, your mood, your life.
By M F7 years ago in Psyche
Things They Never Tell a Pregnant Woman After Her First Pregnancy Ended in a Miscarriage
Things they never tell a pregnant woman after her first pregnancy ended in a miscarriage: That the thought of taking another pregnancy test in your whole entire life will scare you. That you will spend all of your days and nights researching every little ache and pain to make sure it's normal. That as soon as you see that heart beat you will cry in relief but stay worried. That sometimes you will be so worried about what could happen you forget to enjoy what is happening. That you'll see babies everywhere, and you'll pray to yourself that you make it that far. That you will still wonder about who your child that you lost would have become. That your gender reveal will feel like the biggest milestone in your life because you were afraid you would never make it that far. That it's ok to still be a little broken. That every doctors appointment will give you so much anxiety that it will keep you up for a few nights, because you're so worried that the heart beat will be gone. That you will look up the rates of a miscarriage through your whole first trimester. That it's okay to mourn what you lost, and love what you gained. I know that fear and worry are hard demons to live with, and to fight, but you can't let them take the joy out of every moment that this child is still on this earth. That even the people closest to you will never understand your hurt. That no matter what happens your life will never be the same. That no matter how many people tell you that you will get over it, you will never get over it. That you may feel all messed up inside, but you will do everything not to show it.
By cheyenne 7 years ago in Psyche
Mental Illness Is a Prison
I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not okay. Every thought that runs through my head is plagued by thoughts of just ending my life. I have periods when I’m completely fine, and then other times I enter this black hole of sadness with no way out. I feel nothing. Every bad decision, every single interaction I’ve had is corrupted into sadness. It’s a vicious cycle with no end.
By Christina Scanlon7 years ago in Psyche
I'm Really Not Okay
The truth has to come out eventually, doesn't it? There's only so long one can pretend to hide behind a smile until eventually the cracks begin to appear, right?
By Jord Tury7 years ago in Psyche
Seatbelt
Recently, I went on a small day trip from my quaint town to another quaint town on my new home island of Ireland. I packed up my life and moved here about a month ago, and I have had nothing but amazing, uplifting experiences, and reassurances that I made the right decision. Moving to a completely new country has been something that I've aspired to do for years, but to say that I ever expected this to happen would be false, and this would be for a number of reasons. First reason being I never thought I could ever move away from home; I feared that I would get homesick too quickly, and always thought I would want to stay within the comforts of my hometown. Clearly, as I got older I found a shocking presence of independence and wanderlust within myself, just enough to push me to leave the nest, and fulfill what I've always dreamed of doing. Fast forward to the present, while I'm living my dream in Ireland, I decided to travel around a little when I get the chance, and with the bus system being so quick and easy, it really makes day trips ideal. I was on my way to the lovely village of Kinsale, full of colourful buildings, winding roads and sailboats. I hopped on the bus, threw on some John Mayer (obviously), and sat back and began to enjoy the luscious green scenery around me. Although I was in my element, something quickly started weighing down on me. On the buses in Ireland, there are seatbelts on every seat, although no one wears them. I sat there, John Mayer singing sweet nothings in my ear, and decided that it would be dumb to keep my seatbelt off, what if something was to happen? I have too much ahead of me to risk it, because I was too lazy to move my arm in two swift motions.
By Bekah Boudreau7 years ago in Psyche
The Basics of Therapy
At one point or another, we are all likely to face difficulties in our lives that are seemingly too complicated to overcome by ourselves. This might be an isolated incident that we encounter, such as losing a job, which perhaps triggered a set of overwhelming emotions like self-doubt and shame that engulfs us. Or it might be a general sense of sadness and loss of motivation that seems to linger, no matter what we do, which makes it difficult to get out of bed each morning. When such a situation arises, seeking help from a therapist could be a great option; to not only solve present problems, but to also foster a deeper understanding of ourselves and our minds, which will enable us to be more competent in dealing with similar problems in the future.
By Gulce Sakallioglu7 years ago in Psyche
Living with Anxiety and Depression
Anxiety, it makes me walk a narrow path. A path I fear, a path that terrifies me to my core. I didn't always walk this path. I used to be social, I used to love talking to new people, I used to love being in groups. I miss those days.
By Jayden Kamakeeina7 years ago in Psyche
How Do We Learn to Grieve?
It's a fact–we all experience grief at some point in our lives. We never know when we might face it, or how it will come. And we definitely don't know how it will affect us.
By Tiff Ng7 years ago in Psyche
You See Silver, I See Black
I know it has been weeks since you have last heard from me. I started my new job! It is a great job with wonderful co-workers. It has taken the physical challenges away from what I faced when I was cooking professionally. It has a relaxing pace for several hours, four days a week. However, my anxiety has been like the big bad wolf trying to blow down my house. Most people would think that a person in my position would be jumping and clicking his heels, but when anxiety slides in, you end up falling on your face.
By BIGG_JOE Vitality_Adjustment7 years ago in Psyche
Who Needs a Therapist When (Pt. 17)
(Side note: This was written several weeks after the first update on my self-medicating attempts, but didn't get polished until now.)
By Haybitch Abersnatchy7 years ago in Psyche