anxiety

A look at anxiety in its many forms and manifestations; what is the nature of this specific pattern of extreme fear and worry?

The Canvas of Twilight: Painting New Horizons
As autumn descended, Alex found the mornings robbed of their former luminance. Clouds paraded across the sky, harbingers of impending rain, while a mist seemed to probe the vacancies within the human heart, setting the stage for melancholy. Alex was overwhelmed with an inexplicable sorrow, each heartbeat a reminder of life’s sharp sorrows.
By byAti2 years ago in Psyche
Missionaries in America
*What is a Christian Missionary? "A Christian missionary is a person who dedicates his or her life to fulfilling the Great Commission: to preach the Gospel, baptizing and making disciples (Matthew 28:19-20)...When we typically think of missionaries, we tend to imagine individuals or families going to Africa or heading to China or going to an unreached people group in a remote locale." https://www.compellingtruth.org/Christian-missionary.html
By Shirley Belk2 years ago in Psyche
The Beginning of Healing
Too many people today are wounded. In fact, "wounded" might be too light of a word. We've been abused, traumatized, scarred, damaged... you name whatever words fits your life.
By Ashley Tripp2 years ago in Psyche
I Don't Feel Real
My brother and I are trying this challenge? What is this? "2 3 , , 1, GO!" We put it in our mouth. Uhh, what is this?
By Kodah2 years ago in Psyche
Anxiety Across the Lifespan
Life is ten percent what you experience and ninety percent how you respond to it. -Dorothy M. Neddermeyer Anxiety, a multifaceted psychological condition, manifests uniquely across the human lifespan. Its presentation and implications vary significantly from childhood to old age, influencing individuals’ developmental, social, and cognitive functions.
By Donna L. Roberts, PhD (Psych Pstuff)2 years ago in Psyche
Breaking the Chains of Narcissism
In the quiet town of Serenity Hills lived a young girl named Lily. Her family, on the surface, seemed picture-perfect, but behind closed doors, their home was a breeding ground for narcissism. Lily's parents, particularly her mother, reveled in their own reflections, leaving little room for the needs and emotions of their daughter.
By Mohammad nour2 years ago in Psyche
Living with an Asshole!
What is an Asshole? Funny you should ask this question. An asshole is a muscle of the body that excretes biowaste from our body. It is also a person who is just flat rude, and mean and doesn't care whose feelings he hurts. I am sure we have all met at least one asshole in our lives, some of us even live with one.
By Kylie Taylor2 years ago in Psyche
"Whispers of Love"
Part1 "Whispers of Love" In the quaint town of Willowridge, where cobblestone streets wound through charming cafes and blooming gardens, lived Emma Turner. Emma, a kind-hearted florist with a passion for breathing life into bouquets, had always dreamt of a love as enchanting as the flowers she arranged.
By Mohammad nour2 years ago in Psyche
The Art Of Saying 'NO': Breaking The 'Can-Do' Curse
On Christmas Day, or whenever more people than usual get together, it can be stressful for the hosts with all the demands that are likely to be placed upon them. Thy want everything o be right, and everyone to be happy, and my guess is that some people would be saying 'YES' to certain requests they believe are unreasonable, yet feeling impotent to do anything about it because of the desire to appear caring and empathetic. Yet, that does not help them to be authentic and sincere.
By Elaine Sihera2 years ago in Psyche
Unraveling the Illusion
Medidtation is the act of giving your attention to only one thing, either as a religious activity or as a way of becoming calm and relaxed.
By Līva2 years ago in Psyche
Living with Anxiety at Christmas
It is common to feel restless at Christmas time. You are just sitting around at home or going from family gathering to family gathering. Not only is it exhausting, and it can wear you out quite fast, it seems sometimes that you're putting your life on hold for a week or two - just for what seems like a very secular holiday.
By Simon J. Spencer2 years ago in Psyche
Unveiling the Enigma
Imagine living with a mental illness that convinces you your loved ones are impostors plotting harm, or that you possess the unsettling ability to consume books. Picture waking up one day feeling like yourself, only to be confronted with a stranger's reflection in the mirror the next. These eerie scenarios might sound like fragments from a horror tale, but for some, they are daily realities. While only a small percentage grapple with these specific disorders, a staggering 450 million people worldwide contend with some form of mental illness. This video delves into the strangest psychoses, exploring seven particularly peculiar conditions.
By Līva2 years ago in Psyche