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CHASING THE NIGHT
Go silent into that long night. Never has a quote been more profound. A pit, as black as pitch had opened up within me, a maelstrom of salted night. Pulling me in - little old me - into the abyss once again. My hands, slippery spades of tar, my resolve an ancient premise, smothered by years of blemishes, eager to open once more. Spill, spill vitriolic remnants of recent woe and klaxon calls to old demons.
By Dom Watson 4 years ago in Psyche
Why is The Synergy Between Your Two Brains Important?
You don’t get to control your feelings, Thinking Brain. Self-control is an illusion. It’s an illusion that occurs when both brains are aligned and pursuing the same course of action. It’s an illusion designed to give people hope. And when the Thinking brain isn’t aligned with the Feeling Brain, people feel powerless, and the world around them begins to feel hopeless. The only way you consistently nail that illusion is by consistently communicating and aligning the brains around the same values. It’s a skill, much the same as playing water polo or juggling knives is a skill. It takes work. And there will be failures along the way. You might slice your arm open and bleed everywhere. But that’s just the cost of admission. — Mark Manson
By Myriam Ben Salem4 years ago in Psyche
3 Signs Of Narcissistic Abuse Syndrome.
Although narcissistic abuse syndrome is not officially recognised, people who have experienced it and many mental health researchers continue to study narcissistic abuse and its distinguishable effects. Some refer to narcissistic abuse syndrome as complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD).
By writemindmatters4 years ago in Psyche
Mental Health and EMS
Mental Health and EMS There are a lot of demands when it comes to working in the emergency response field that will cause Mental health problems. Problems such as stress, post traumatic stress disorder, depression, and suicide. There are ways to prevent these problems which will be discussed in this article.
By Bryan Harvey4 years ago in Psyche
This Is Why I Laugh At You
I have learned from some of the best. Not all of the best, might I point out. Some of the greats hold out on sharing anything at all with those outside of their close circles. Of course, those circles remain small, and it is never in one’s best interest to be a part of that group; you’re sure to end up prematurely dead.
By Thor Grey (G. Steven Moore)4 years ago in Psyche
Why Men Don't Talk About Depression
Why do men have a higher instance of depression than women? Depression is a disease that affects both men and women, but it can vary how each gender experiences it. In general, women are more likely to have depression due to hormonal changes and the more nurturing nature of females. Men, however, often keep their feelings inside or refuse to talk about them for fear of being stigmatized or judged by others. This will lead to higher incidences of depression among men than women.
By Matthew Angelo4 years ago in Psyche
The Beginning of Seasonal Depression
The snow is falling as the Christmas trees come up. The world is winding down as you're ready to get on with your new year. Ambition is high, as well as your spirits, but the sun is not as bright as you remember it being earlier that year. You eat your dinner looking out the pitch-black window. Taking a refreshing walk isn't near as refreshing anymore. Holidays bring so much fun and joy, and they also bring stress and anxiety. Wondering if you can afford the best gifts or host your family parties. You wonder if you can pull off as many needed work hours as you can while also attending the parties and seeing all the friends you've missed for so long.
By Justin Wolters4 years ago in Psyche
Fear of Failure Kept Me From Writing for Over a Decade
It’s the first (slightly) chilly day of Fall in Florida and my husband, Sean, and I are on a walk. Our easy conversation mirrors the winding and converging brick roads of our neighborhood; we’re languidly moving from one topic to the next and then back to a previous point of discussion as we meander the shady streets.
By Taylor Moran Writes4 years ago in Psyche
