anxiety
A look at anxiety in its many forms and manifestations; what is the nature of this specific pattern of extreme fear and worry?
Breaking the Silence: Understanding Suicide Prevention and How to Help Those in Need
Suicide prevention is a critical issue that affects people of all ages, races, and backgrounds. It is a devastating reality that suicide is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, and it's important that we all take steps to understand the warning signs and how to help those in need.
By Syed Yaseen3 years ago in Psyche
The Stigma of Mental Health
Have you ever heard of the word stigma? The shame of a particular circumstance, being marked as different this is a sad fact in our society. Being told there is something wrong with being different. Feeling different in a certain way.
By Emily Curry (Rising Phoenix)3 years ago in Psyche
My family sees no progress in my OCD recovery. How do I make them understand?
Living with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is difficult and complex, but even more so when living with your family. Often my family will say, “You’re having therapy, why aren’t you better yet?” Oh my, if only it were that easy. The first thing I have to say about this is: put yourself in my shoes. Many of us live with these obsessions and compulsions for years before even getting a diagnosis, let alone finding help. Even then, therapy isn’t foolproof. In fact, therapy is very distressing for most people, as it makes you face up to things you may actively avoid. So if you have finally built up the courage to ask for help (believe me, it’s not easy) and attend therapy, there is nothing more disheartening than hearing, “Why aren’t you better yet?”
By Stacey Frewin3 years ago in Psyche
A day in the Life.
A seemingly “normal” day can flip in an instant. A single touch, thought or action can change everything. A loss of control if only for a moment can unravel your entire day, consumed by a singular feeling: fear. Many people experience fear, but in some people, fear isn’t just a worry — it consumes every thought and action. Fear doesn’t discriminate: age, race, sexuality or religion, we will all fear “true” fear at some point in our lives. This is what living with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is like.
By Stacey Frewin3 years ago in Psyche
What the OCD cycle fails to take into account.
Obsessions. Anxiety. Compulsions. Relief. It doesn’t sound so bad like that, does it? In reality however, it’s so much more than what the obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) cycle appears to be. OCD symptoms vary so much — in severity, frequency, and how they appear to each person. For me, my OCD behaviors are in a constant state of flux. The more stressed I feel, the more anxious I become. The more anxious I become, the worse my obsessions are, which leads to an increase in compulsions. This then leads to low mood and depression.
By Stacey Frewin3 years ago in Psyche
Totally Addicted To Stress
It's no secret that addiction comes in so many forms, whether that’s alcohol, weed, body image, technology, money, sex, or food. The list goes on, but I was totally shocked by the idea that I could be hooked on my own stressful thinking.
By Mystic Rebellion 💎3 years ago in Psyche
New and improved
Looking back is always a good lesson as long as we continue moving forward and achieving our goals and dreams. When I was little I went through growth and changes that brought me from wanting to be a Teacher to a Mommy, and then to an Insurance Broker. I have wanted to own a crystal store, read cards, make jewelry, write. Every passion I have is creating and I am looking to find a way to make this my path. My journey. Seems I've always been insterested in office work, selling something, ringing up customers, helping people. Customer Service is a very hard job and often completely unappreciated.
By Lee Naylor3 years ago in Psyche
Hard to Forgive?
It is impossible to deny the many benefits that would result from people living together in harmony. It does not matter how kind we are; disagreements and strained relationships are inevitable. Therefore, if you wish to resume living in peace with your neighbors, you should work on forgiving one another as soon as possible. After taking into consideration the factors that have contributed to our inability as human beings to forgive, we have realized that the power dynamics at play in this situation are complex.
By Dr. Sulaiman Algharbi3 years ago in Psyche
On Feeling Lost. Top Story - January 2023.
‘Maddie Kim’ from “Pantheon” How do we cope with loss? Specifically the loss of a loved one This is a topic that I’ve always danced around but never fully dove into in a way that’s satisfied me. Throughout my life I’ve been blessed to have met and developed strong relationships with some amazing people. With that being so, I don’t feel as though the modes of expression that I have truly do their memory justice.
By Kuro Seijaku 3 years ago in Psyche
Reset
Arhhhhhhg.....is my first reaction to the words that stare boldly back at me from the screen! They glare at me as if they excite in the idea of what is to come, challenging me to get past their barricade that refuses to let me access my account. Why does this always happen at a time when I don't have any and I need access NOW! I try again... OMG... please, please, please, open! Nope, try again.. and I do, to no avail.
By Pamela Walsh-Holte3 years ago in Psyche
