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Perfection is a lie
Perfection is never perfect. Society plagues us with this idea that we need to be perfect. There is always something that needs critiqued in some form. That makes us doubt ourselves. This perfection that society make believes is not good for our well being.
By Rosemary Slavic4 years ago in Psyche
5 Self-Help Tips for Managing Depression
Depression is a mental health condition that includes feelings of hopelessness and sadness. It’s estimated that roughly 9.5% of American adults aged 18 and over will suffer from a depressive illness every year. This means you’re not alone. To help minimize your symptoms and strive towards living a healthier life with this illness, here are some self-help tips that you can use.
By Veselina Dzhingarova4 years ago in Psyche
Acrophobia- The fear from hight
There are varying ranges of fear with regards to heights. Some reluctantly manage experiences at height but may take a remedy to help get via the ordeal, and literally can’t wait till the revel in is over. Others are crippled by using fear and received even attempt three flights of stairs for worry of searching over the banister, and some think nothing of riding 50 miles out of the manner to keep away from going over a bridge.
By Malik Awan4 years ago in Psyche
Affordable Inpatient Drug Rehabilitation Treatments in New Britain Connecticut
If you are looking for an inpatient drug rehab in New Britain CT, there are many options available. One such facility is the Farrell Treatment Center, a nonprofit substance abuse treatment center. This facility is licensed by the State of Connecticut and has a proven track record for helping clients overcome their addictions. The treatment program at this center incorporates various approaches to help clients overcome their problems. Some of these approaches include 12 steps facilitation, mindfulness, relapse prevention, and seeking safety. It also offers neurobiological interventions to help clients understand how their brain processes substances and how they affect their behavior.
By Cruz Cajigas4 years ago in Psyche
One Last Chance
My father called me a “foreigner” for being my brother’s friend. That made me unwelcome in my father’s eyes because my brother was gay. Dad kicked Andy out of the house in 1968 when he was 18. He went to live with another family, finished high school and, while trying to please his parents, he married and had two children.
By John Korkie4 years ago in Psyche
The Moments That Matter
I sat at the glass kitchen table crushing my cocaine with the bottom of a mug against the slick dining surface, making sure not to pierce the bag. I couldn’t believe I had gotten here. Breaking all my own rules. I had escorted several years in my twenties, but I always worked sober, and I always made sure it wasn’t my main gig. But here I was, using coke to wake me up between calls, after drinking too much wine with my last client. This wasn’t fun, I was depressed, and simply trying to make things bearable.
By Corinne Nicholson4 years ago in Psyche
Taking the High Road
"Two road diverged in a yellow wood, and sorry I could not travel both and be one traveller..." I led a double life...one most people either didn't realize or never really acknowledged. By day, I was a successful and happy computer professional and super parent. By night, and behind closed doors, I was a human shield to my littles and someone who was constantly depressed and miserable. I lived most of my adult life in active domestic abuse, though
By Laura Moseley4 years ago in Psyche
The Power Found in Pain
While prying a panel down from the ceiling my pry bar slipped in such a way that the back side of it hit my jaw. As I spat out a bit of blood as well as the corner of my front tooth, my only response to this was a calm, “Okay”. Three weeks later I sat post car accident. A man in a stolen vehicle chose to run through a blinking red light. Airbag dust floating in the air, checking myself for external injury, acknowledging fully he just totaled my car, my response was the same. Simply a calm, “Okay”. I reflected on these moments’ days later. Deeply concussed, my body in pain from the impact, I was seriously questioning my mental health. I conclude that through the trauma of the past three years either I have gone insane or reached some level of nirvana where nothing can touch me. Either way I was okay with it.
By Irene Milby4 years ago in Psyche
