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Everything’s Going Well in Your Life but You Feel Miserable. Here’s Why. Top Story - November 2021.
Yesterday was objectively a good day. I woke up naturally at 7:30 am, read with my first cup of coffee of the day, meditated, journaled, wrote just over 1,000 words for my book, wrote a post for Medium, and found out that one of my articles was getting more views than usual. Then I had lunch, took a short nap, tackled some freelance deadlines, and celebrated the end of my day reading in the grass while sipping a ginger beer in the Buttes-Chaumont park. Finally, my girlfriend came home from work and we spent the evening together.
By Auriane Alix4 years ago in Psyche
What can a Sober Living program offer you in Winston Salem, NC
Sober living programs in Winston-Salem NC are great options for people who are looking to overcome their addiction. These homes are run by professionals who are experts in drug rehabilitation and alcohol abuse. Residents are provided with intensive therapy sessions, daily activities, and support systems that help them transition back into the community. The programs are designed to help people overcome their problems by reducing the chances of relapse.
By Doris Henricksen4 years ago in Psyche
Origin Story
What unique, but flawed inner- framework would drive a teenager to willfully allow her reputation to be stained in the name of justice? I honestly can’t tell you what made my path so clear, but for better or for worse, there was never one moment where I considered doing anything differently.
By Bonnie Joy Sludikoff4 years ago in Psyche
Boulevard of Broken Dreams. Top Story - November 2021.
I was in a mall bookstore in Delhi many years ago when the Green Day song Boulevard of Broken Dreams started playing on the radio. I flinched. I felt the familiar flutter in my gut and before I knew it, my heart was racing and my feet felt like lead.
By Natasha Khullar Relph4 years ago in Psyche
Koumpounophobia
Despite being described as a relatively rare condition, I have come across quite a few people who share my revulsion, our Koumpounphobia, which is the term given to button phobia.
By Anne van Alkemade4 years ago in Psyche
5 Ways to Begin Taking Back Your Life After Narcissistic Abuse
If you’re reading this, I’m guessing you’ve experienced something no person should ever experience —betrayal served by the cold heart of a narcissist. And though you didn’t understand who or what you were dealing with during the relationship, you’ve now become a grieving student of all things narcissistic abuse.
By Lena_Ann4 years ago in Psyche
Understanding Depression
We live in a world where we don’t know our future, yet we hope it will be a good one. Isn’t that nice? We have hope for better days and this hope maintains our way of life. If I knew I was bound to be homeless by the age of forty, would I bother to continue my academic advancement? If I knew I would end up marrying someone I didn’t love, would I bother to continue pursuing a romantic partner? And if I knew my child would die before their eighth birthday, would I bother to have them in the first place? I don’t believe I would.
By Jake West4 years ago in Psyche
It's Time to Beat Your Addiction To Drugs
Inpatient drug rehab in Wylie, TX can be a lifesaving experience for someone suffering from addiction. The recovery process typically lasts six months or more and includes the use of powerful therapies and medications. These programs are available for anyone who needs to address their substance abuse problems. Some of these programs are available 24 hours a day. Inpatient treatment is a great option for those who cannot leave home without the help of their loved ones.
By Emerson Elgin4 years ago in Psyche
How Drug Addiction Starts
If you want to know how drug addiction begins, you must first understand what triggers its onset. For example, a party can be the first trigger for spontaneous drug use. At these parties, the drug addict does not have a well-planned strategy for using the substance. Also, they are not familiar with its effects. In addition, the individual is not in control of the amount of drugs that he or she consumes, and thus, is susceptible to the effects of the drugs.
By Margaret Boman4 years ago in Psyche
Is Your Overly Agreeable Nature a Trauma Response?
Saying ‘No’ Causes Me Anxiety I had to say ‘No’ to my ex-husband yesterday. He asked me if my 14-year-old could start riding his bike to school from his house. There are no sidewalks or bike lanes in this part of the city. It’s pitch black in the morning when he’d have to leave, and the neighborhood my ex-husband lives in doesn’t have any street lights. Plus, my son would have to ride down a very busy road part of the way.
By Lena_Ann4 years ago in Psyche
5 Relationship Red Flags You Probably Overlook if You Were Raised by a Narcissist.
At some point during the unhealthy relationship I found myself tangled up in a few years ago, I did an online search for something along the lines of, “why is my boyfriend so hot and cold?” Which led me to an article that listed 100 signs he might be a covert narcissist.
By Lena_Ann4 years ago in Psyche
How To Heal Your Inner Child
The more emotional a subject makes me, the less likely I am to talk about it. And the more deeply I push it. By keeping things this way, I'm able to function normally - or at least, that's what I think.
By Rabih4 years ago in Psyche