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The Reality of Living with Mental Illnesses
Mental illness can be classified as many things from anxiety all the way to serious psychological issues, and believe it or not most of the people you know probably suffer from mental health issues. It can affect their mood, how they work, and even their physical health. And guess what? There isn't a magic cure-all for it. In fact, it can only be maintained using proper methods or in serious cases, medication. I, myself, suffer from anxiety and depression and it is a constant war. The bad days are often triggered by life-changing events or devastating news. Ranting helps, herbal tea and music do too, but I will never be magically cured. That's the reality of it.
By Katelynn Marie 8 years ago in Psyche
Memoirs of a Borderline
Reading other memoirs of people with borderline personality disorder has brought me to a place where I want to tell my story about my struggles with mental illness. It is hard to bring myself to write this because I am discouraged by the fact that people don’t want to hear a sob story, and maybe this memoir seems I am begging for pity. That is not what I want. I only want to share my feelings about what it is like to live with the disorder, among other disorders.
By Emily Carrin8 years ago in Psyche
5 Ways That Therapy Can Help You
Many people think that only those with a mental illness can benefit from therapy. Or that only "crazy" people undergo counseling; but that just isn't true. Anyone, regardless of whether they have mental health problems, can get something out of therapy. Here's why:
By Jessica Purvis8 years ago in Psyche
Mental Health, Simplified
We all have a mental health. It is the state in which our minds operate; we can be stable some days, unstable on others. Mental ILL health is determined by the way we deal with the pressures of every day life. But the fact is, some of us are wired differently. And for those that cannot understand this, I've used a few analogies with clients and others that I've found, have helped them understand it more.
By Jessica Murray8 years ago in Psyche
Who's in Control?
If I could give any advice to my nine-year-old self, I think it would be to always remember that you are in control of those taunting voices in your tiny head. For those of you who don’t know me on a personal level, I have something to confess. “Is it a sin?” “No, nothing close to a sin.” The truth is, drum roll please…I have lived almost 65% of my 24 years of my life battling my three “closest” friends. I’m going to reveal their names but I need everyone to know one simple thing. This is not a letter of me begging for a helping hand. Keep in mind, I am happy and Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety, and Depression do not control me.
By James Brownback8 years ago in Psyche
Shine a Little Light
Depression is a topic that is typically avoided for many reasons. Some people feel they need to be strong for those around them. Sometimes it’s just simply frowned upon to discuss. More often than not, people want to be understood and felt like nobody around them can relate to their issues. I was officially diagnosed with mild to moderate depression and mild anxiety about a year ago. Though, looking back, I can tell I’ve had it much longer; this was the first time I addressed it.
By Jazmyne Smith8 years ago in Psyche
Fighting Depression
Fighting depression can be difficult but don't fret, it is not impossible. I was diagnosed with clinical depression in 2005 and it was a big struggle for me. I found that I had no joy in doing things and a lot of the times I just wanted to stay in bed. Sometimes when looking at loved ones or friends, people don't always realize that their friend or loved one is depressed. For me. when I look back, I realize that even though my parents didn't always notice when I was depressed, our boxer Baron always knew. Baron was a godsend. No matter how bad I felt he was always there to make me smile. He was an amazing companion that showed an amazing amount of love and concern for each of us, especially me when I was falling. If you find that you are depressed, I highly recommend a loving four-legged cuddle buddy.
By Rachel Smith8 years ago in Psyche
Am I Crazy?
I've been admitted to the psychiatric ward of the hospital three times. You could call me crazy. You could say that I was in the "mad house" or "crazy ward". Maybe it's true, maybe I am crazy. Maybe there are some parts of the hospital that are for "crazy" people. But my experiences have been perfectly normal, and have taught me a lot about others.
By Amanda Doyle8 years ago in Psyche
Being an Extrovert with Social Anxiety... Yes, It's Possible
I think many people without anxiety imagine that a person with social anxiety is something like this: shy and quiet with very few friends, doesn't leave their house very often, enjoys being by themselves most of the time. And, while that may be an accurate description of some people with social anxiety, it definitely doesn't define each person. In fact, I have social anxiety, and I consider myself to be quite extroverted. How is this possible, you ask? Let me break it down for you.
By Amanda Nowak8 years ago in Psyche
