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My Mental Health Needs Water to Survive
Up here, my anxiety has gotten worse in the past year or so. To the point where I’m thinking I might need to go back to therapy. I feel I’m becoming unhealthy at the edges again. I’m afraid almost more than I’m not. That’s all up here.
By Catherine Kenwell4 years ago in Psyche
No-comparison comparison between Hemingway and me
The beard I grew during COVID isolation and the recent Ken Burns and Lynn Novick documentary series on Ernest Hemingway led to some thinking about similarities and differences, and how some things outweigh others.
By Rich Finlinson4 years ago in Psyche
How to Deal with People Judging You and Your Work
No matter how you live your life, whether you’re a stay at home parent, someone who travels as much as possible or a corporate shark with little time for anything else, there are people out there judging you and they’re judging your work.
By George Ziogas4 years ago in Psyche
Dangerous female habit: 14 signs that you are already on the verge
1. Depressive and pessimistic thoughts. Do you notice this mood in your head? Urgent-urgent-urgent start energizing yourself before all these thoughts materialize.
By tanya4 years ago in Psyche
Breaking Down Exposure Therapy: Treatment for OCD
(photo credit: Wonderlane on Unsplash) . . Exposure therapy is commonly understood as a treatment for OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder). OCD is a disorder rooted in obsessions and compulsions. These obsessions can usually form from an anxiety someone has relating to their obsession.
By That Psych Nerd4 years ago in Psyche
5 B.S Reasons Why Men Don't Go To Therapy. Top Story - February 2022.
It is about time that the stigma of therapy is slowly diminishing. Within the past few years, more men have become more accepting of starting the conversation of, "I need help."
By Chandi Peardon4 years ago in Psyche
Self Esteem Is Overrated
In recent times, there has been much more talk about “self-esteem”, how important it is for personal happiness and well-being. While It is true, that to find that oh so fleeting and ever-elusive state of satisfaction and fulfillment, self-love is a key component, to love oneself. This gives rise to one of the most clichéf phrases is that ‘to be able to love others you need to love yourself.’ as cliche as that sounds, it sounds true. But is that the full story? Is the key to my happiness simply a stronger self of worth, a boost to my self-esteem? Let’s explore that together.
By Mindsmatter.4 years ago in Psyche
Daily life at Sober Living in Fort Wayne, IN
The process of choosing a sober living home can be very difficult. You need to be surrounded by supportive, caring people in order to make the process easier. There are many things you should keep in mind before making a decision. For example, you should research local resources such as 12-step meetings, doctors, and intensive outpatient programs. You should also consider recreational opportunities and your recovery plan. Besides, a sober living home in Fort Wayne can provide you with a great start in your recovery.
By Latrice Salido4 years ago in Psyche
A 10 Minute Hack To Boost Your Wellbeing
Let's Face It - January Sucks It's January, which for many is a time of feeling a distinct sense of "bleugh" and fatigue. Heck, in the U.K., January 17th is known as "Blue Monday," which is said to be the saddest day of the year. Whether or not you believe it to be true, I can at least say that I'd be utterly unsurprised if January was indeed the saddest month of the year.
By AM4 years ago in Psyche
Different Programs in an Inpatient Drug Rehabilitation Treatments in Georgetown Michigan
An inpatient drug rehab in Georgetown MI can help individuals overcome their addiction to alcohol, drugs, or both. The process of detoxification under medical supervision is usually the first step toward rehabilitation. Then, a person must undergo intensive therapy to stop drug use and begin a healthy lifestyle. Residential inpatient treatment in Georgetown includes live-in care, 24-hour medical monitoring, and behavioral and social therapy. Alternatively, an outpatient treatment program in the area allows a person to choose the level of involvement. Outpatient programs are offered on an outpatient basis.
By Taylor Shufelt4 years ago in Psyche
A Glass Room
I feel lost. I think I have always felt lost. I mean everyone says that but thinking back to my teenage years I think lost is the only way to describe how I felt. Even now at 22 I feel lost. It's like I am stuck in place watching everyone around me live their lives and their dreams. Everyone else gets to "live their best life" but I'm stuck in place. It's not like I don't have dreams or don't know what I want because I do but it's like there is this wall that I can't get past.
By Samantha Simmons4 years ago in Psyche
Forgiveness
“You’re better than me, I don’t think I could ever forgive them”, is one of the most common things I hear when I talk to people about their trauma, and my own. People think it is incredible how I have chosen to forgive the people who have wronged me in my life, and even allow some of them to still be a part of it. But what they don’t realize is, the forgiveness I have chosen to extend to others, is for my own healing’s sake, and it has nothing to do with them.
By Jordan Ashley4 years ago in Psyche