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Depression
As humans, we talk about a lot of different things out in the public eye. But something we don’t bring up as much is depression and anxiety. We all feel depressed or anxious at one point or another. But some people live it every day. This is the story of a girl who went through just that. That girl is me.
By heaven young8 years ago in Psyche
Being an Introvert
I’m going to start off with a pretty simple question… how much does a polar bear weigh? Enough to break the ice—Hi, my name’s Haley. You see being an introvert resorts to weird questions, subtle clearings of the throat, or maybe some readjustments in a chair that to some extroverts may seem rather strange or conspicuous. It all started when I moved from California to Florida my summer leading into sophomore year. I was very much an extrovert that would talk to all walks of life: from the jocks, to the nerds, to the cliques, you name it. When we moved across the entire US from coast to coast I internalized my voice and found this huge weight upon my shoulders. Oh no, you can’t smile too much then it looks like you actually want to be in school, but wait you have to smile or else you’ll have this natural bitch face that everyone thinks you don’t want to talk to them and are angry at the world.
By Haley Heidenreich8 years ago in Psyche
Depression
Depression is the biggest liar I have ever met. It tells you that you are useless and unworthy. It tells you that you should be ashamed of yourself and it tells you that you are the worst person in the world. It tells you that you are hideous and inferior. It tells you that you are unlovable and alone in this world.
By Samantha Burgess8 years ago in Psyche
Demi Lovato's Overdose Illustrates the Never-Ending Struggle of Addiction. Top Story - July 2018.
Demi Lovato's recent overdose hit her millions of fans hard. After six years of sobriety, Lovato revealed in her most recent single, “Sober,” that she relapsed. About a month after, she was hospitalized for an overdose on the 24th. For many people who have never struggled with addiction, the quick ascend from a relapse to overdose in the span of possibly a few months is shocking. Many devout fans of Lovato were most surprised learning that her six years of sobriety came to an abrupt end. However, the complex disease of addiction never ends once someone is diagnosed.
By Dani Roberts8 years ago in Psyche
Depression in the Elderly
To begin with, having a pet is a big responsibility—they need to cared for. In the elderly population that is suffering from some type of depression, it's beneficial for them to own a pet for various reasons. One of the main reasons is to not to feel lonely and gives them the joy of a furry companion. Moreover, owning a pet may improve mental health and physical state in the elderly, preventing depression by having a pet for companionship, security, and a reason to pursue physical activity.
By Olivia Mazzotta8 years ago in Psyche
Promise You’ll Be There Fighting the Addiction With Them
I’m guessing, since I’ve had a couple decades of life on this planet, it doesn’t come easy. We’re built to withstand those pernicious things that may come into our lives — things like trauma, depression, even pain can be detrimental to our overall health. But what about a family member?
By Ricksen's––A––"Neo-Manteau"8 years ago in Psyche
Anxiety Takes a Toll on You. Will You Allow It?
Anxiety is a word we hear often but we don't really understand the concept. What is anxiety? Do emotionally unstable people suffer from it? Does everyone suffer? When we hear a young person say they suffer from anxiety; do they really?
By Nikki Martin8 years ago in Psyche
Somewhere Between Certainty and Doubt
Belief is in our blood. We will kill for our ideals, ideologies, and belief systems. We naturally seek certainty and structure, yet we all grow weary of structure as time chugs along. We tend to doubt. We doubt our morals. We doubt our worth. We doubt our perception. Our fickle brains take sledgehammers to everything that we once believed to be true. Order descends into chaos as the dragon of doubt burns down the kingdom we have spent centuries constructing. Better things grow from that destruction. Flowers reach from the stone the very next spring, giving way to brand new ideas. Certainty and doubt should not be mutually exclusive, for they are both very necessary. Juxtaposing certainty and doubt creates extremes that will only destroy and leave us stagnant.
By David Hawkins III8 years ago in Psyche
No, Everybody DOESN'T Hate You and Other Lies Your Anxiety Tells You
Anxiety is something that we, as human beings, have dealt with through our whole existence on Planet Earth. Sometimes, anxiety to people just means being a little more than nervous. Maybe you're quitting a job you hate but nervous to tell your employer. You're nervous for this big job interview. That's natural.
By Madison Zygadlo8 years ago in Psyche
