depression

It is not just a matter of feeling sad; discover an honest view of the mental, emotional and physical toll of clinical depression.

nonlethal suicidal letter. Content Warning.
1. ok its time for me to break character here. i got nothing else to do to write this letter. the letter that will expalin why i did what i did. its the letter that when the one that finds my pale cold skin will find next to my body. its the letter that he or she will read with a tear in their eyes. it's the letter that the news will broadcast as a non lethal sucide letter.
By josh napperabout a year ago in Psyche
Why You’re Self-Sabotaging and How to Stop
Do you find that you're constantly putting yourself down? That no matter what you do, you can't seem to catch a break? If so, you're not alone. Millions of people deal with self-sabotaging behavior on a daily basis. But what is self-sabotage, and why do we do it? In this blog post, we will explore the causes of self-sabotage and offer some tips on how to overcome it!
By The Seraphic Society about a year ago in Psyche
THE EFFECTS OF LONELINESS ON THE BRAIN AND BODY
Loneliness can increase your risk of heart disease by 29% and stroke by 32%, which are huge numbers and is not something to ignore. The thing about loneliness is that when you are lacking in meaningful social connections, your body is conscious of the fact that you're alone. So it starts to turn up the dial on your stress response. Your sympathetic nervous system, starts to go on high alert, so it's natural that you might feel more paranoid. It's natural that you might feel more suspicious of people and not feel as open to connecting with other people, and it turns down the dial in certain parts of your brain where you feel love, connection, relationship. Then you hit into this vicious cycle, and that's what scientists refer to as the paradox of loneliness. Because loneliness drives you to retreat and makes it harder for you to crave that meaningful interaction that would resolve this feeling. There's a chain reaction that happens with the hormones in your body. First thing is your cortisol levels go into complete disarray. It's what peaks when you drink coffee. It's also what wakes you up in the morning. It's that kind of buzzy feeling, but it's also what elevates when you get stressed, your dopamine increases. This is a feel good hormone, but it really drives you towards quick rewards so that maybe drinking, gambling, going out without thinking about the consequences for yourself. You'll also see a decrease in serotonin, oxytocin, and your natural opioid levels. When you speak to a friend or you eat a meal that is just so delicious, you'll get these natural rushes of things, which will be natural pain relievers. Those things will all decrease when you're feeling lonely, you start to see this cascading effect on your physical health. Short-term effects are an increase in anxiety and increase in stress. So you may retreat, just generally feel more tired, generally feel less of an impulse to go out and also feel this increased anxiety and paranoia In a lonely body, the longer term effects are you're more likely to be sick. More often. You're more likely to be susceptible to the flu Covid, a slight cough that's going around in your office that's also linked to pain in your body. So chronic pain, back pain, or just generally feeling run down. Most of the time your sleep quality is not very good, so you may sleep exactly the same amount of hours, but you'll wake up. I know you're quite tired, you're slightly uneasy. Loneliness impacts your memory. That can lead to cognitive decline. It can be a precursor to dementia. Increased inflammation caused by loneliness or honesty by anything directly impacts the heart and heart disease is the number one killer in the U.S Loneliness affects your life expectancy. It can increase your risk of premature death on a level that's comparable with smoking, which is the number one preventable cause of death in the US and around the world. It's hard to believe, but there is really strong evidence to suggest that just connecting with people, even if it's one small piece of the puzzle, will at least shift the needle a little bit to towards making you feel better physically as well as emotionally. There's actually lots of research that shows that hearing the voice of someone you care about has a direct impact on your brain and on your nervous system. But there are other things like art, for example. Art therapy has really grown in recent years, and it's something that in certain rehabilitation centres, art therapy is really integral. There's a lot of research that just seeing nature is really, really good for you. So going outside, speaking to people, picking up the phone, exercising, speaking to strangers, ultimately what you are really looking for is understanding what makes you happy. You're not looking to be surrounded by people and you're not looking to engage in a social scene just to be there. What you're looking for is to connect with people on a level that really, really deeply connects with you and that will have a really tangible physical effect on you.
By Kelechi about a year ago in Psyche
A Few Thoughts about Drugs
I have no idea why I never became an addict. As I have written previously, I had some difficult moments in my childhood and had to find a way to handle the pain in my life. Food was the only real option available, besides the reading, writing and guitar-playing. Of course, this was not a set of options that went unnoticed. My weight gain was commented on, but no one asked the question, “Why?” Why was I doing this to myself? Why did I eat so much when it reached the point where it was no longer providing any real pleasure? And why didn’t anyone stop me?
By Kendall Defoe about a year ago in Psyche
Feeling Worthless?
Feeling worthless is one of the worst feelings in the world. It can make you feel like you are a burden to everyone around you, and that you are not good for anything. This can be a very difficult place to be in, but thankfully there are things that you can do to feel better. In this blog post, we will discuss 10 things that will help improve your mood and make you feel more confident in yourself!
By The Seraphic Society about a year ago in Psyche
Stages of Trauma Recovery: How To Heal, Grow, and Thrive
Trauma is an unspoken force that has the power to alter a person, leaving enduring scars in life. The invisible wound may trail one through mental, emotional, or even physical upset.
By Pritam Mondalabout a year ago in Psyche
Resilience in the Face of Adversity. AI-Generated.
In life, adversity is inevitable, Whether it's a personal setback, a professional challenge, or a global crisis, everyone faces difficulties at some point. What sets individuals apart is how they respond to these challenges. Some are crushed by the weight of their circumstances, while others seem to rise from the ashes, stronger and more determined. This ability to recover and adapt in the face of adversity is known as resilience.
By Zeebabe Sulaimonabout a year ago in Psyche
What is a panic attack.
When people hear the word "attack," they often think of a physical assault. But there is another kind of attack that can be just as frightening and overwhelming: a panic attack. What is a panic attack, and how can someone get rid of it? This post will answer those questions and more.
By The Seraphic Society about a year ago in Psyche
The Hidden Costs of Social Media: How Likes and Shares Impact Mental Health. AI-Generated.
The Hidden Costs of Social Media: How Likes and Shares Impact Mental Health Exploring the Psychological Toll of Social Media on Anxiety, Depression, and Self-Esteem
By Zeebabe Sulaimonabout a year ago in Psyche
Self-harm in teenagers: understanding this problem to help them. Content Warning.
Cutting and self-harm among teenagers is a significant mental health concern that has garnered increasing attention in recent years. Understanding the motivations behind these behaviors, their prevalence, and how to address them is crucial for parents, educators, and mental health professionals.
By Ninfa Galeanoabout a year ago in Psyche
The Killing Of Two Lovers: A Painful Depiction Of The Fractured Male Psycho
I'm unable to consider a new film that is presentation held me however much the initial sixty seconds of Robert Machoian's The Killing of Two Darlings. The principal shot is a generally basic one: a nearby of our hero David's tormented articulation (masterfully played by a nicely controlled Clayne Crawford.) It's just when Machoian decides to slice to a converse point that the entire picture turns out to be clear. David remains over a couple in bed, both resting away the hours of the small morning. It's an unpleasant picture for anybody, yet it is uncovered next that causes the whole situation disrupting for even the most grounded of hearts: David holds a firearm over the sets of dozing darlings. As David examines ending the existences of these two (and as we grip onto each edge with unadulterated fear and disquiet), a commotion comes from beyond the room. Sufficiently calm to keep the two darlings sound sleeping however clearly to the point of advising David to get the damnation out of there before he can hurt.
By Aman Kumar Paswan about a year ago in Psyche
What if nothing seems to be working?
Have you exhausted all of your options and nothing is working? It can be tiring to work hard in order to feel better and try everything that others have suggested, but nothing appears to be working. This is a typical occurrence when you suffer from anxiety, sadness, or another mental health issue, and it's important to recognize that it isn't your fault if you aren't getting any better.
By The Seraphic Society about a year ago in Psyche