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Most recently published stories in Psyche.
The Tony Robbins Quote That Will Change the Way We Approach Pain
I'm going to tell you a story. Here is a guy who grows up in pain. He came from an unstable household where father figures were in and out and his mother was addicted to prescription drugs. Because father figures never stayed long, it was just this young boy and his mother.
By Trai Greer7 years ago in Psyche
Here's Why You're Not Actually Bringing Mental Health Awareness
The discussion of mental health, and raising mental health awareness, is on a rapid uprise as more and more people are becoming comfortable with speaking about their troubles. Whilst some may argue that mental health awareness is creating a significant impact on society, and is destroying the marginalisation and stigmatisation of those who do struggle with mental health issues- I'd have to disagree. Of course, I believe that raising awareness towards mental health is a good thing that has achieved somewhat successful in its purpose. However, I also believe that we, as a society, have become lazy with our awareness and aren't being inclusive, which has created more negative impacts than positive.
By 7 years ago in Psyche
Manufacturing Pathology
Mental illness stigma often takes the form of dismissing the experience of those living with mental illness, but it can also take a subtler form. When normal emotions like sadness and anxiousness are spoken of as if they are on par with mood or anxiety disorders, this can result in those illnesses being viewed as just a common occurrence who importance is exaggerated. Many people lack the vocabulary and knowledge to be able to to distinguish between occasionally feeling depressed and having a depressive disorder, or occasionally feeling anxious and having an anxiety disorder.
By Ashley L. Peterson7 years ago in Psyche
Where '13 Reasons Why' Goes Wrong
Background Information 13 Reasons Why has been widely-discussed ever since its debut season released on Netflix back in Spring 2017. The series adapts Jay Asher's best-selling novel of the same name, following the tale of an adolescent girl named Hannah Baker (Katherine Langford) who commits suicide due to depression. Everyone at her high school is disquieted by her sudden death, especially Clay Jensen (Dylan Minnette), whom Hannah was close friends with. Everything takes an abrupt turn when Clay sees a box of cassette tapes sitting on his porch, sent to him from Hannah. When he listens to them, he realizes that they are voice messages that Hannah had recorded before ending her own life. She explains that each tape consists of her describing the 13 total reasons as to why she decided to commit suicide, even saying that Clay was one of them.
By Anna Cheney7 years ago in Psyche
The Dark Night of the Soul
To some, perhaps from the outside of the box looking in, spiritual awakening could look like someone is actually losing their grasp on "reality." The truth is, they are seeing with new eyes that the world around them is overflowing with pain, injustice, separation, and confusion. It is palpable in the air, it can no longer be ignored because the weight of it feels so real on the chest. Then, the mysterious ache that has always lurked deep in the heart becomes apparent...this is the source of that misplaced pain. I am one of the one's here to bring this darkness to light—to join a team of millions (possibly billions) of others like me that want to restore love and harmony on this planet.
By Kristin Wilson7 years ago in Psyche
The Chains of a Disorder
I wouldn't have labelled myself a sufferer of mental health at least two years ago. I had my moments of falls and highs with my disorder, but I've begun a journey of deterioration in that two year's space that has left my mind very battered and detached.
By Mattie Osborne7 years ago in Psyche
how i feel
i'll be the first to admit i need help. i keep my emotions in and that does more damage than it helps. i need someone to talk to, but i hate talking about about how i feel. i hate feeling so vulnerable. i like being alone and keeping stuff to myself. sometimes i feel like talking to a therapist.
By LostTimeWasted7 years ago in Psyche
Anxiety
I've published one article so far about the car accident that left me with brain damage and memory/depression issues. But I didn't really touch much on the anxiety of it all. Before the accident, I had some minor social anxieties, mostly to do with crowds. I hated being in crowds, because I always felt like I was going to be crushed. Irrational, I know, but that's anxiety, to me. I would almost always start to get a little panicky. I stopped going places that I knew would be especially crowded, preferring to stay safe at home.
By Jessye Gould7 years ago in Psyche
Life of an Addict with Paraplegia (Pt. 8)
I want to write a chapter to try to explain why I'm writing these entries. I don't want to glorify drugs in any way. There were times that I had a lot of fun, while I was using. But, once I was diagnosed as an addict, whether I knew it at the time or not, on the inside I was miserable. I was unable to do what I wanted to do. I had to do whatever the drugs allowed me to do. Let me explain what I mean.
By Fellow Knee7 years ago in Psyche
Dealing with Panic Attacks
Dealing with panic attacks is very hard. I deal with panic attacks more then I would like sometimes it makes me afraid to leave my own home in fear another will come out of the blue. Panic attacks are like dark shadows that come out of nowhere it doesn’t matter what I’m doing it will appear. I have had them wake me up out of my sleep the experience of that was like a roller coaster. You wake up to your heart racing numbness bad taste in your mouth. It depends on how bad it is for the moment to pass by which feels like forever and it leaves me feeling physical and mentally tired.
By Mz.B. WORLD7 years ago in Psyche
