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Advice and tips on managing mental health, maintaining a positive outlook and becoming your happiest self.
Panic! 5 MORE ways to Alleviate Panic Attack Symptoms and Anxiety
About a year ago I published a piece on Vocal, Panic! 5 ways to Alleviate Panic Attack Symptoms and Tips on Dealing with their Aftermath, and it became my most read piece on the site, eclipsing my short stories, poetry, and memoirs. I had started it in an attempt to write something that would qualify as "click bait," and found myself hours later, old notebooks and folders of print-outs from years of personal research fanned around me, trying to convey just what Anxiety and Panic Attacks were, and things I had found that helped. I had to narrow it down to just 5 bullet points, so I combined, connected, and coalesced as much information as I could and came up with my list: Ride it out, Move, Breathe, Mantras, and Recovering. I have only re-read it a few times, but in doing so realized just how much I had left out about Anxiety in general in my effort to focus specifically on Panic Attacks.
By Carly Doyle4 years ago in Psyche
Covid 19 and me
"Courage is knowing what not to fear." - Plato It has been two long years since the Covid 19 was introduced worldwide. I have been stuck in possibly the best place, Honolulu, Hawaii, to be in the shutdown from the beginning of the pandemic. Just as dramatic and unrealistic, as the scale of it was, I was stunned and in disbelief of the public reactions as well as that of the government, especially here in the US.
By Ayumi Hino Gerads4 years ago in Psyche
Affordable Choices for Inpatient Drug Rehabilitation Treatments in Shelby Michigan
An inpatient drug rehab in Shelby MI offers a residential treatment program, where residents receive medical care and rehabilitation services in a supportive and private environment. Such facilities allow patients to focus on recovery and avoid relapse, while providing a change of environment. They also offer a full range of comforts, such as family support and a safe place to go to eat meals. The staff of inpatient drug rehab centers in Shelby is skilled at helping patients develop healthy coping skills and strategies to refuse addictive substances.
By Merlene Chavez4 years ago in Psyche
Finding an Inpatient Drug Rehabilitation Treatments in Maine
Inpatient drug rehab in Maine is an option for those who are struggling with substance abuse. While this type of program requires the patient to move into a facility, the benefits far outweigh the costs. The patient is constantly under medical supervision and is able to focus on therapy. They are also protected from temptations and triggers that may lead to relapse. This type of rehab is ideal for people who want to completely change their lives and live clean and sober.
By Michelle Mitten4 years ago in Psyche
From Omnivert to Introvert: Every Answer in Just One Article
An omnivert is a person who is open to all kinds of different ideas. Omnivert: What Is It? Ambiverts are somewhere between introverts and extroverts. Omniverts can be both introverts and extroverts at the same time. They can be introverts at times and extroverts at other times, but they aren't always the same. … In times when they're alone, they're ready to have some fun with other people.
By Introvert Meaning4 years ago in Psyche
Day 30
I received a motivational quote this morning: “24 hours is all we have, make it count!” Rogue images of world-ending scenarios swam through me. Never has a sobriety quote sounded so apocalyptic. It was just after 8am, storm Dudley is brewing across North Yorkshire, the wind blowing the car all over the motorway. I was on my way into work – a place where accomplishments seldom happen when the job is the white-collar analogical equivalent of herding cattle and training them to run a marathon against a constantly moving finish line. With the free periods today, I’m feeling conflicted on what to pursue - do I work on my play script? Do I study for Uni? I have some new insights into a dating article I want to finish.
By burnafterdrinking4 years ago in Psyche
Searching for An Affordable Sober Living in St Petersburg Florida
If you're looking for a sober living community for your loved one, you have come to the right place. Sober Living in St Petersburg FL offers a safe haven for men in their early recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. This sober housing community is based on the 12-Step principles of Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous, and it provides the structure and support that men need to begin the journey of resolving their addictions.
By Mila Lacomb4 years ago in Psyche
Choosing an Affordable Inpatient Drug Rehabilitation Treatments in Inglewood California
If you're a victim of addiction and want to find a way to get clean, you may be wondering if inpatient drug rehab in Inglewood, CA is for you. However, this type of treatment is available for those who need it most. While treatment in Inglewood will not take place in your home, you can still choose a location that's near you if your finances are an issue.
By Nerissa Lass4 years ago in Psyche
Welcome to the Jungle #001
Once upon a time there was a young cat named Oba. Now Oba, born and raised in the jungle, was no ordinary house cat. Curiosity had led her into many a decadently complicated situation and the tides of life had washed away more than a few of her lives. Being a naturally open hearted and reasonable being, Oba learned the hard way that things are not always as they seem and, although she enjoys nothing more than to dance wild and free with all the other wild things, she had realised she must first learn to protect herself.
By GITANNA // Anna Gleeson4 years ago in Psyche
Kind and Caring Society
Human behavior has been discussed for thousands of years and has always dictated the enrichment and advancement of Earth. Making choices to benefit the group has helped our planet thrive to the technological level it is today. Contributing to society is measured in many ways from an academic advancement to an act of kindness. Understanding that the planet we live on is also a creature that thrives on kindness and enrichment is a value we need to better ourselves. A great way to foster kindness and inclusivity is to treat others as you would want to be treated yourselves. Mental wellness is the core to the population behaving in a manner that supports the evolution of Earth. Mental wellness not only affects the individual, it also affects the group. The individual needs to make choices that benefit the group and the group must be aware and willing to nurture those in their group when behavior leans to the unenriched side of the coin. A great way to show kindness to the group is to be successful in your trade, lead a healthy life and be able to contribute verbally, emotionally or financially. I have had my own mental wellness issues and I was able to survive them by the group which in my case is my family giving me the above mentioned support that I needed to come back from the mental wellness issues I was having. Looking back in full health I now see that it was only going to be my family, my group that gave me that support and it emphasized the need for me to be healthy again so I could be there for them too. Sharing my story can help others who are yet to ask their group for help or have reached out and know they are not alone in their ordeal. In our post coronavirus world we are now more dependent on social media to communicate to a larger group. I myself use social media to connect with the outside world and I in my new world of stability make positive posts that I feel others would want to read. Another way to seed kindness and inclusivity is to think about what it is to travel in another’s footsteps when making statements about them. Understanding the journey of another in order to have a respectful understanding is crucial making the effort to include someone in the group. Noting someone’s accomplishments when speaking to them gives a person confidence to endeavor to more accomplishments. Another way to get involved with community is to join an online group with like interests, makes for great conversation and may lead to other opportunities to give back to the community. A nice idea is to welcome the new neighbor in the building or neighborhood. Making the new person feel welcome is a way to show your kindness and will foster a sense of communication in the group. For myself I am positive and outgoing so I express happiness when someone I know is doing good with something and it is genuine happiness for them, showing your emotion for your buddy who got a new job will make them feel good about themselves and increase their self-confidence. Our Mother Earth shows us kindness by providing air to breath, food to eat and a place to live and if we can also show that in our everyday life to those around you then it helps to evolve the emotional well-being of society. Perhaps one day the governments will make policies to also foster the care that we all have and would like to put forth into effect, until then we can make choices in our everyday life to include those around us.
By Lady Sherry-Anne Dow Podolchuk4 years ago in Psyche
Day 25
Day 25 @i_am_sober_app have Milestone notifications that cheer you on with your sobriety. I would be lost without mine and almost certainly resort to secret drinking because that what I used to do when I thought no one was watching. It was how I relaxed, and then how I functioned, and then it became an addiction.
By burnafterdrinking4 years ago in Psyche
Ptsd, Bpd an me
Passion is a huge positive trait of BPD. For me, it’s what keeps me going. It gets me out of bed in the morning. I am probably one of the most passionate people you will meet. Talk to me about musical theatre and you’ll have me rambling for hours — it’s like a release. When I’m feeling good, I am friendly and chatty. When i am feeling bad, I hate myself. I decide I am terrible person and that everyone hates me and no one cares about me. I feel like I deserve to die and that I want to hurt myself. At times I do hurt myself, picking at my skin or pulling off scabs. I self-harm mentally as well, basically bullying myself and doing things I know will make me feel worse because I think I deserve to feel worse. When I’m like this, every little negative thing makes me feel worse. Maybe I send a friend a message and they don’t reply because they’re busy. I assume that they don’t care about me and that I don’t deserve any help and that I’m worthless. I often try and get attention from other people to validate myself, but when things get really bad, I cut myself off from people. I’m scared to ask for help in case someone ignores me or thinks I am doing it for attention. I tell myself over and over again how worthless I am. I need someone to show that they care. But as soon as someone gives me sympathy, I cry because I feel like I don’t deserve it. And as soon as they stop giving sympathy, I feel like they don’t care again. I’m also consumed with guilt for having taken up their time.
By sarah young4 years ago in Psyche
