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Eating Disorders 🤭
Hello beautiful! I’m glad you’re here, either out of curiosity or out of desire for understanding—or anything else for that matter!
By Lauren Collings7 years ago in Psyche
How a Snail Saved My Life
Earlier this year, my life hit an all time low when I was first diagnosed with lupus, then PTSD. Then the lupus meds triggered epilepsy, which I was told had probably laid dormant within me for my whole life.
By talia mason7 years ago in Psyche
The Thoughts Inside My Head
As I am sitting here, in my apartment bedroom watching a show on Netflix that I have been binge-watching all day, I can’t help but to feel alone and depressed even though I am not. My thoughts in my head keep me awake at night. I wonder sometimes if I am good enough. Sometimes I am just sad. Not tonight. Tonight I am lost inside my head, but this time I don’t know why I am depressed or what I am thinking. My brain is on, but it’s drawing a blank. It’s running a million miles a minute. I want to get rid of the madness in my head, but I can’t. Nothing can fix what goes on in my brain. Not meds, not therapy, not friends, not family, nothing.
By Sommer Coggins7 years ago in Psyche
Forgiveness
I've been hurt a lot in my life—obviously, everyone has—and all through my adolescence and young adult life, one thing that has been consistently shoved down my fucking throat is the importance of forgiveness. Apparently, it's important to forgive and let go for the sake of yourself or some shit. Yeah, okay.
By Kay Deschain7 years ago in Psyche
Good Ryan, Bad Ryan, New Ryan
As a survivor of depression and suicide, I can now openly and honestly say that "some" of my past behaviours and actions manifested from not being happy with myself.
By Ryan Anderton7 years ago in Psyche
How Does Genetics Relate to Mental Illness?
It's a common misconception that we're born with the genes we're born with, and that's that, end of story. Except that's only the beginning of the story, and that's what the field of epigenetics is starting to explore. It has the potential to revolutionize our understanding of why people get sick.
By Ashley L. Peterson7 years ago in Psyche
What's Really Going on Inside My Head
Picture this. It's 4:43 in the afternoon. I'm supposed to be in class right now. I didn't make it. I'm in bed, hair up, pajamas on, shades closed, dark room, typing this to you right now. The purple circles around my eyes are noticeable even in this room. My eyes feel puffy and heavy, like they could close at any time.
By Gwen Siviengxay7 years ago in Psyche
What No One Says About Seasonal Depression
*DISCLAIMER: I am in no way a professional of any kind. Information stated below is based on personal experience and might not be applicable to everyone. Please seek professional help if you are experiencing serious mental health issues.*
By Hannah7 years ago in Psyche
Depression or Momentary Sadness?
Trying to differentiate between the two can sometimes be a difficult task. Depression is a chemical imbalance in the brain while sadness is merely a normal human emotion. Both should be dealt with accordingly, but it’s important to know the difference for your long-term health, both mental and physical. I, myself, am still trying to figure it out. Up until recently, I’ve been in this weird foggy state of mind where everything was just on autopilot and I thought my existence wasn’t crucial to whatever this world has planned for me. It was a dark time... I always put on a smile and helped others with their problems. In my head it was easier to deal with others' problems instead of my own. I was raised in an environment where if I cried I would be told to grow thicker skin or that other people had worse problems. Maybe even that’s why I tried so hard to solve other people’s problems, because I wanted to validate finally dealing with my own. But nonetheless, I went on doing what I was doing. Never shedding a tear. I wanted help, but didn’t want to ask for it until one day my sister—who has severe depression—made a deal with me that if I were to seek help that she would finally seek help. Desperate to help my sister get help, I opened up to my dad and stepmom about what I’ve been feeling. A few days later, I was given vitamins and told to, “Get over it.” That was a definite let down. Not only could I not get help, but now my sister would not get help either.
By Kylene7 years ago in Psyche
My Story for Bell Let's Talk Day
January 30, 2019 is Bell Let's Talk day in Canada. It's a day where Canadians everywhere are invited to discuss mental health issues. Oh, and of course, a day to promote Bell. There is no shortage of people who are critical of this aspect—the fact that it is a giant, multi-billion dollar company using mental health awareness to get its own name out there. Regardless, the concept is a good one because discussing mental health is never a bad thing. So, despite the criticism, it's a good day to openly discuss mental health. And it gives me a chance to talk about ME! Who doesn't want an opportunity to talk about themselves, am I right?
By Chris Hearn7 years ago in Psyche
Who Needs a Therapist When (Pt. 8)
A couple years ago, my best friend made me practice my "I Love You"s. And I do mean "made." I wasn't allowed to leave the house without a quick "I Love You," and she would randomly just prompt me with her own, "I Love You."
By Haybitch Abersnatchy7 years ago in Psyche
5 Key Self-Care Tips for Beginners
Today is #BellLetsTalk Day 2019. Bell Let's Talk Day is one of my favourite days of the year. The work that Bell and the world do on this day is inspiring and is a great way to spread awareness to mental health.
By Kirsten Nicole7 years ago in Psyche