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Advice and tips on managing mental health, maintaining a positive outlook and becoming your happiest self.

Mercury Retrograde: The Good, The Bad and The Truth!
Have you ever wondered if the planets could actually have an affect on your life? It's not as far-fetched as one might think it is. Mercury is more than just a mysterious planet in the far away galaxy. Even though Mercury is an average distance of 48 million miles (77 kilometers) from Earth, it's presence is felt by all of the people that are living on planet Earth.
By Silena Le Beau8 years ago in Psyche
"What Am I Doing?" Says Every 20-Something Ever
Hi, my name is Julia. I’m 23-years-old and I have no idea what I’m doing with my life. Alright, perhaps that’s a bit of an exaggerated statement but nonetheless, there is a lot of truth in said statement.
By Jules Busshardt8 years ago in Psyche
60 Moons
What do you do when you do not know where to go or what to do? I thought you needed to ask for help. But what if no one around you is willing to help you? What if nobody agrees with what you want to do? What if nobody understands what you want?
By Nathalie Fernandez8 years ago in Psyche
Avoiding Burnout
Imagine coming home from a long shift at work. It’s dark, quiet and your bed is finally calling your name. It’s so comfortable, but no sooner does your head hit the pillow, you hear the tiny little screams of “Mommy!” This is my life as a mother of 3, soon to be 4 children (all boys) under 6 years of age, while working two jobs overnight, going to school and volunteering by day. It is exhausting being spread so thin, and yet still having so many things to do and goals to work on in the future. I have had too many episodes of burn out to count, once leading to a huge mental breakdown that actually landed me in a psychiatric hospital for a little over a week. Since then, I have learned how important it is to take some time to recharge my own batteries.
By Jessa Mae8 years ago in Psyche
Are You Mentally Weak?
I recently came across one of those articles that constantly circulate on our Facebook feeds, the ones with the catchy titles such as “10 ways to know if he’s into you,” or “12 personality traits that prove you’re an annoying girlfriend.” You know, those articles none of us really question or believe, but read anyway? This specific article was called “13 things mentally strong people don’t do” and it was published on a website made to empower, inspire, and build so that people can #livetheirbestlife.
By Chloe Lallouz8 years ago in Psyche
My Anxiety Story
My earliest memories of my childhood aren't pleasant ones. I mostly remember my mother and father always screaming and throwing things at one another while I hid alone in my room, waiting for it to stop. I was around five years old at the time, but I remember this feeling of overwhelming sense of worry and fear. I couldn't identify it at the time, but I now know that feeling to be anxiety.
By t c8 years ago in Psyche
What Does Not Kill You...You Use It to Make You Stronger
So this is my first attempt at using my voice on Vocal and I hope it reaches a wide audience. Let me start at the beginning then hopefully you will be able to take something from my story, either for yourself or someone that you know that needs to hear my story.
By KC8 years ago in Psyche
Mental Illness: The Demons Within
This illness is probably the least severe out of all the ones I have and has the least similarities to anything paranormal and will most likely be the shortest chapter of the book but because it is still a mental illness and one I do deal with, I will still write about it. I can become fixated on a specific person or object or topic for a long time and it will be all I can talk about.
By Alyssa Lactin8 years ago in Psyche
Learning to Breathe
"Just breathe, Baby." I try to focus on those three words. Just three words which sound farther to me than the atmosphere. Still, for the moment I am desperately trying to cling to them. To find solace in those words.
By B.C8 years ago in Psyche
Things That Helped Me Overcome Insecurity and Anxiety
1. Own it before anyone else can point it out. Make joke about your hairy arms, nose, or calling a lot to make sure everything is okay. We are beautifully flawed but there is no problem with that. There is nothing wrong with having bump in your nose. If you do, own every bit of that bump or weird birthmark or wide feet. Your "flaws" (and I use the word "flaws" very loosely) is what makes you you. No one can be you or your flaws. Owning it doesn't just help you but others with the same insecurity.
By Belle Denka8 years ago in Psyche
Why Medication is Only Half the Battle
Like the title states, medication is only half of the battle; granted it’s still a very important aspect, but it's not the only thing. The more effectively you can implement other things into your treatment, essentially the more effective your all-around treatment will be. These few things can help immensely with your treatment, and your life in general. Also even though they seem straightforward, implementing them into your own life takes a lot of time and effort.
By S P8 years ago in Psyche
My Fear of Heights – and Conquering It
"The only thing we have to fear, is fear itself".–Franklin D. Roosevelt Fear, it truly is one of the main reasons a number of the population aren't able to do what they wish, like chasing a dream or passion-but, your fear gets to you, it gets in your way, like a brick wall blocking your path or a feeling that just chokes you up inside.
By Brandon Branch8 years ago in Psyche