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Stars are just like us; all about the celebrities opening out about their experiences with mental illness and overcoming personal struggles.
Acceptance: Freedom Is Found from Within
"Freedom is found from within." When I heard #JonathanVanNess say that in an episode of #QueerEye, something resonated deep within me. I work with students who frequently struggle with self-acceptance or even being accepted by family members and friends for a range of reasons. Adults sometimes struggle with the same thing, for a range of reasons; sometimes the lack of acceptance that we might have can paralyze us for years.
By Christina St-Jean6 years ago in Psyche
Celebrities and Mental Health
When somebody grows in fame or relevancy in a certain field, it's not really a secret that a clean image would be a good tool for keeping a fan base or a career. There are some paths they have to avoid going down, or there are some skeletons in their closets that they would rather not bring up. Out of all the skeletons in their closets, why is it that struggles with mental health has to be one of them? In this case, I don't mean in the "it makes me uncomfortable for to discuss it," but in a "nobody believes me when I'm being honest, so I have to hide it" sort of way that toxic people tend to cause.
By Monique Star7 years ago in Psyche
Reality Is Not Real. Top Story - March 2019.
When the tragic news of Mike Thalassitis’ death was announced, you could hear the collective gasp from the reality-show-watching audiences across the nation. Here was a man, only 26-years-old—attractive, charming, a successful career—he seemed to have it all. How wrong we all were. Mike was found dead in woodland near his Essex home. Police confirmed he had committed suicide, and that confirmation on the cause of his early death has ignited a passionate debate.
By The Rumble Online7 years ago in Psyche
The Tony Robbins Quote That Will Change the Way We Approach Pain
I'm going to tell you a story. Here is a guy who grows up in pain. He came from an unstable household where father figures were in and out and his mother was addicted to prescription drugs. Because father figures never stayed long, it was just this young boy and his mother.
By Trai Greer7 years ago in Psyche
Twenty One Pilots of Love and Support
Twenty One Pilots, stylized as TØP, is a band from Columbus, Ohio, that is well known for their alternative music style. The music group, formed by members Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun, has a vast cult following of teenagers who call themselves The Skeleton Clique. Many young adults enjoy this music because they relate to the lyrics, which contain insightful and unexpurgated descriptions of common mental illnesses, such as anxiety and depression. Teens benefit from sharing their difficulties with other people, and knowing that they are not alone in feeling dispirited. Subsequently, since many TØP fanatics identify with each other via the music and the struggles they are experiencing, they form a connected and compatible crowd at concerts who help to console one another. Outsiders often see Twenty One Pilots fans as angsty, emotional kids, but in reality they are a supportive, hopeful, and united group who band together at the Tour de Columbus 2017 tour.
By Megan Becker7 years ago in Psyche
Demi Is No Less of a Role Model After Relapsing - This Is Why
The day I was seeing Demi’s ‘Tell Me You Love Me’ tour I was excited to say the least. So excited that I broke my usual rule of containing my endless love and admiration for Demi, and instead couldn’t stop talking about the recent release of her single "Sober" and how devastated I was for her. My mum, being the ignorant and judgmental woman that she is, responded by saying, “Well she’s not a very good role model then is she.” What my mum doesn’t understand is that Demi is only human, and in a society where young people are overwhelmed by social media’s unattainable image of perfection, doesn’t that make her the perfect role model?
By Lovatic Love7 years ago in Psyche
Demi Lovato's OD: Discussion Part 2
The first part discussed how addiction forms and the impact it can have, as well as the development of Demi’s mental health issues (found on my page). Throughout her SIX YEARS of sobriety she removed the yes-people from her life, surrounded herself with no-people who had her best interests at heart, and developed more healthy coping techniques to deal with situations in which the desire to escape occurred.
By Lovatic Love7 years ago in Psyche
Demi Lovato's OD: Discussion Part 1
On July 24th is was announced that Demi Lovato had been rushed to the hospital after being found unconscious in her home due to a suspected overdose. Lovatics and celebrities expressed their support and best wishes for Demi, who has been vocal about her struggle with drug and alcohol addiction. Unfortunately, the devastating news was also met with a large amount of negativity, stereotyping of drug abuse, and even memes making a joke of the overdose.
By Lovatic Love7 years ago in Psyche
The Demi Lovato Relapse Collapse
“I’m sorry I’m not sober...” Demi Lovato sings on her new single. Cynics theorized that the songstress was using addiction to sell more copies of her new CD, while others worried that she was crying out for much-needed help to no avail. In either case, the sobriety drama that surrounds Demi Lovato came to a head before noon on July 24, when emergency personnel were called because she had collapsed due to a suspected overdose on heroin or another opioid such as Meth. The next few hours were chaotic, haunting, and full of the kind of drama that is usually reserved for the silver screen.
By Edward Anderson7 years ago in Psyche
Unless You've Been Where Demi Lovato Is, Stand Down
If I was to be completely honest, I've never been a huge fan of Demi Lovato. Don't get me wrong. The woman's got a serious set of pipes and is an amazing singer. I admire that. What I have admired more in recent months is her outspokenness when it comes to mental health and addiction. She's been honest about the stuff she's dealt with over the last few years, and she's really become someone for young people to admire. She's someone to admire not just for her singing ability - what she's dealt with is something which no one should ever have to deal with, and yet far too many people do.
By Christina St-Jean7 years ago in Psyche
Demi Lovato's Overdose Illustrates the Never-Ending Struggle of Addiction. Top Story - July 2018.
Demi Lovato's recent overdose hit her millions of fans hard. After six years of sobriety, Lovato revealed in her most recent single, “Sober,” that she relapsed. About a month after, she was hospitalized for an overdose on the 24th. For many people who have never struggled with addiction, the quick ascend from a relapse to overdose in the span of possibly a few months is shocking. Many devout fans of Lovato were most surprised learning that her six years of sobriety came to an abrupt end. However, the complex disease of addiction never ends once someone is diagnosed.
By Dani Roberts7 years ago in Psyche
