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On the Bottom
"It's not the fall that'll kill you. It's the sudden stop at the end." – Doug Adams Where’s the Bottom? I imagine you have heard the phrase before: rock bottom. If you are familiar with the phrase, I suspect it may cause you some discomfort. Maybe even outright pain.
By billy boyles8 years ago in Psyche
How Social Media Can Destroy Our Self-Esteem
Social media is a great tool for reaching out to friends and family, staying connected with their lives, and keeping up with interesting events and articles. However, when we use social media to increase popularity, or follow people we admire obsessively, this can have a huge affect on anxiety and depression.
By Anna Pembrey8 years ago in Psyche
Basic Psychology 1
We all have heard the term psychopath or sociopath at least once in our lives; whether it's in movies, books, or even being called one, these terms aren't unusual. They are both big factors in any psychology career. First, let me explain what psychology is. Psychology is the study of the human mind and its functions. What does psychology have to do with this? Without psychology, we would not study this type of stuff, therefore we would not fully understand how the human mind functions and why some people are the way they are. But, do we even know there is a difference? Yes, a psychopath and a sociopath are not the same thing, even though some would consider them to be synonyms. A psychopath and a sociopath are two different categories of dangerous people. "How are they different?" You may ask. Allow me to explain...
By Lexus Tackett8 years ago in Psyche
Happiness
What do you want to be when you grow up?” The famous question asked by relatives, family friends, doctors or teachers, normally accompanied by earnest grins. The question that was once answered with a smile from ear-to-ear, and eyes bright with wonder and aspiration as different career choices were pondered upon meticulously. However, the pubescent years turned to faded memories, and the reality of the world became abrasive. The same question that was once answered with a variety of specialized professions and ambitions, slowly began to be replied with shrugs, tired eyes, and a despondent aura that filled the breathes between conversation.
By Malayna Rock8 years ago in Psyche
How Do I?
How do I explain how I feel without sounding pathetic? Depression swallows me whole. It wraps me tightly in its arms and doesn't let me free. It's like a hug from long lost aunt Judy. Unwanted, tight, and uncomfortable. I struggle and fight to be let go of. I cry and plead. It dims the brightest parts of my life. It shows me things I don't want to see when I close my eyes. It whispers in my ear all the negative things about me. It creates me. It makes me who I am. Sounds pathetic, doesn't it?
By Sarah Barrett8 years ago in Psyche
Let's Talk
It’s touchy. It’s awkward. It’s uncomfortable. It’s heavy. It’s emotional. It’s taboo. It’s avoided. It’s suicide. No one WANTS to talk about suicide. No one likes to THINK about suicide or even imagine the suicide of someone close to them. That’s why no one is prepared for suicide if/when it does happen. And no matter how hard you try to prepare for death - you can’t. Even if someone is terminally ill, you’re still never ready to see them pass away. With cancer or any other terminal illness you have a form of closure. You knew they were ill, you understand they’re no longer suffering, and eventually you make peace with that. But with suicide, there is none of that. There is no closure to the thought of someone being in so much pain that they were desperate enough to end their life. There are no pauses in the thoughts that haunt your every waking moment of if you could have done something, if only you had known, and thinking you could have stopped it someway or somehow. The questions that come from the loss of someone due to suicide are never-ending and ever painful.
By danielle marie8 years ago in Psyche
Struggles with Body Image
The struggle with body image is becoming quite common as we progress through life. As much as it may seem society doesn't have a part in affecting how people perceive themselves, it does for me and I'm sure many others. Growing up I always saw the super skinny models with the perfect bodies, smooth skin, beautiful faces, and gorgeous, flowing hair. I always thought to myself that I wanted to be one of those girls. I wanted everyone to look at me and think I was perfect and skinny and want to be like me. But unfortunately life had other plans.
By Mikayla starr8 years ago in Psyche
Family Is Very Important
I’ve spent almost three years suffering from severe symptoms of something that has yet to be diagnosed. The symptoms started the summer before I started college. When I went to my doctor, he told me that I should go on a gluten free dairy free diet and take five different supplements for energy and digestion. With that, I went to college. I was 19, six hours from home, and without a license. From the start, I was already isolated from my classmates. I was shyer than all of my roommates, and I had difficulty finding food to eat on campus or anywhere nearby. As the semester continued, I become more isolated. I was usually alone, whether it was in my dorm, in the classrooms, or in the cafeteria.
By Sarah Gombold8 years ago in Psyche
