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Stressed? Here are a few things to improve your quality of life.
Life is filled with trial, error, failure, stressors, ups and downs. That’s normal, and most of us have ways in which we cope with these day to day stressors. There are, however, still a lot of stressors in our lives that we choose to allow or accept, some of which are out of our hands, while others could absolutely be eliminated. A lot of minor things add up, leading to overall stress and anxiety, which is sometimes very hard to pinpoint. The reason why it is hard to pinpoint is because it’s more than just one thing.
By Sarah Graham4 years ago in Psyche
Parental Drug Addiction & Impact on Children
Despite the fact that there is a strong link between parental drug addiction and the development of the child, research has found that there is also a significant connection between substance abuse and mental health problems in the children of substance abusers. For example, addiction in the parent can contribute to the child's low socioeconomic status, which may lead to the neglect of the child. These children may also face domestic violence, lack food, and school support.
By Jerry Dover4 years ago in Psyche
Sober Living Can Help You With Your Addiction
If you have been struggling with alcohol or drug addiction, you may want to consider Sober Living in North Bergen NJ. There are many sober living facilities located throughout the United States, and these can provide you with a new way of life. This article will provide you with information about the benefits of sober living in North Bergen NJ. First, you should know what to expect when you begin your transition. There are several types of sober homes, and you should find one that fits your needs.
By Marcella D4 years ago in Psyche
Challenges inside sober living in Long Beach, CA
Young men are particularly challenged by the challenges of living sober. In a sober living home, young men develop relationships and develop strategies for avoiding relapse. One-on-one mentoring is also available, which can help a young man navigate a sober life. In addition, the residents of recovery homes engage in a range of activities, including a sober dance program and weekly meetings with a mentor.
By Kemp Barkley4 years ago in Psyche
The First Step on Beating your Addiction
Regardless of the drug or alcohol addiction that's been plaguing your life, there is help. Sober living is the perfect place to move forward and live a healthy life. There are many reasons to pursue sober living and you don't need to live in an institution. There are sober homes available in Findlay, OH that provide a warm and welcoming environment where residents can focus on getting better.
By Edwyn Porter4 years ago in Psyche
Anxiolytic Aromatherapy: Reducing the Stress Impact in Our Lives
Usually, when we hear the word Aromatherapy we think of essential oils, particularly Lavender, sweet floral aromas, bath salts, salves, body butter, quiet places, peace, and pure relaxation.
By Caroline-StoryGirlCA4 years ago in Psyche
They called me Delusional
You enjoy the sensual pleasures for a period of twenty years when the senses are strong. What is this short evanescent period of twenty years in eternity? What is this despicable, jarring, monotonous sensual life, compared with the eternal and peaceful life in the immortal Self within? If the nerve of taste, the glosso-pharyngeal gets paralysed, you cannot enjoy different kinds of palatable dishes. If your retina or optic nerve is paralysed, you cannot enjoy diverse beautiful forms. If the auditory nerve is paralysed, you cannot hear melodious music. If the olfactory nerve is paralysed, you cannot enjoy various kinds of sweet fragrance. If your sensory nerve of the hands is paralysed, you cannot enjoy soft things. If the nerve origin is paralysed, you cannot enjoy conjugal bliss. Do you not now clearly see that this world is a mere play of nerves? Do you not understand that this universe of opposites is illusory?
By Yogesh Sawant4 years ago in Psyche
Laughter Yoga
In my Anishinabe culture our first two medicines are considered tears and laughter. We are born and then we cry. Four or five months later we laugh. Both are very important healing medicine. I first heard the song from Timbuk 3 at least 10 years ago, maybe more.
By Denise E Lindquist4 years ago in Psyche
Why Anger Terrifies Me?
Anger is one of the scariest things in my life. It's one of the things I have been through from my deep depression. I'm like others. I grew up as a child that I had been told by adults including my parents that “it's not right or not nice to be angry.” If I release my anger, I would be mean or fearsome to others. If I throw tantrums or have meltdowns from my anger, I would be punished like going to timeout or going to my room. Anger is not my cup of tea. I never like being forceful with others. I never like to shout or scream in public. I would have called for help immediately. I'm too scared to be hateful. I never enjoyed that at all. It's one of my major weaknesses. Anger has always terrified me ever since I was born. I do get angry sometimes. I get upset, overwhelmed, jealous, irritated, annoyed, and frustrated. Unfortunately, I feel uncomfortable by showing these intense emotions to others including my family, and in general places including schools, groceries, and shopping malls. Whether it's stress, sensory overload, envy, depression, anxiety, or other personal issues. If I scream aggressively like loudly, others will look at me, and then, I will freeze completely. I have those thoughts like “did I do that?” “Why are they looking at me?” “They think I'm threatening them.”I have to get out of here.” From my social anxiety struggles, I always felt afraid about being judged by others if they saw my anger. When I let it out, I felt deep inside of guilt. It drained me.
By Meghan LeVaughn 4 years ago in Psyche
Psychiatrists are finding links between infections and mental health. They're unexpected.
When the Covid-19 pandemic hit, probably the greatest inquiry was: Why do certain individuals get such a ton more ailing than others? It's an inquiry that has constrained specialists to go up against some profound secrets of the human body, and reach resolutions that have surprised them.
By dewon crazy4 years ago in Psyche
Holiday Gift Guide for Deaf People - It's Not What You Think. Top Story - December 2021.
Know a Deaf or Hard of Hearing person and would like to get them a holiday gift? Sometimes our best intentions have the wrong impact. You give something that a Deaf or Hard of Hearing person will either find useless, insulting, or repetitive.
By Tracy Stine4 years ago in Psyche
Functional Neurological Disorder, The most common Disorder you've never heard of
Functional Neurological Disorder, three words that don't even look like they need to be together. You would immediately think that "Functional Neurology" wouldn't be a disorder. Yes, the name is a bit misleading to the average population but it does make sense. Functional Neurological because the Hardware, eg the Brain, spinal cord, etc is all structurally intact however the Software running on it is broken. In FND, the Software running the persons behaviour, emotions, pain signals, everything is broken. Arguably, the fact that the software, the signals being sent is broken is more frightening. That mean's there is not a Pill, surgery or Therapy that can cure it. But what is it? What does it mean for the Patients?
By Ashyr H.4 years ago in Psyche