panic attacks
Sudden periods of intense fear. But remember, you're not alone.
Still here. Content Warning.
I wrote when I first got sick nearly 5 years ago, “What if that one week that turned into seven months turns into me?” Honestly, I think I wrote it like a dare. Casting my worst fear out into the world detach it from me. To write it down, to share it, was perhaps to conquer it.
By Rebecca Sunberryabout a year ago in Psyche
Fragile Narcissists Are More Dangerous Than The Grandiose.
"A narcissist's criticism is their autobiography" - M. Wakefield. Grandiose or Vulnerable? You can easily identify a grandiose narcissist (GN) after a while, but a fragile/vulnerable narcissist (VN) goes the extra mile to disguise the false-self because their self-worth is so diminished that even the slightest risk of exposure sets them on a tailspin.
By writemindmattersabout a year ago in Psyche
How To Easily Overcome Social Anxiety..
Social anxiety can feel like a massive roadblock, but with the right strategies, you can navigate through it and embrace social interactions with confidence. Let's explore some practical steps to help you overcome social anxiety.
By amarjeetsingh jandawarabout a year ago in Psyche
The Path to Recovery
Today, I cried. I wasn't planning on crying in my therapy session but isn't that how it always happens? It's never expected when you break down but suddenly you can't breathe, your anxiety is at max capacity and you feel like the last two years didn't even happen for a few minutes. This years resolution? To get mine and my daughter's last name changed. We will right this wrong. I plan to ask for one last thing from my abuser, I want him to sign his rights away to my daughter. We haven't seen him in over a year, my daughter wants nothing to do with him and we both want this fixed. There was a time where I thought him adopting her was going to be so wonderful and he would be an amazing father to her but now I realize the truth. The adoption was always a mistake and I shouldn't have let it happen. However, we can't judge ourselves for things we didn't know at the time right? We can't judge ourselves for not knowing there was a monster lying under the surface. I can say there were a million red flags and I should've known but does that help anything now? No, I suppose not. It is what it is and this is a wrong I will right. My daughter will have her birth last name back and so will I. My daughter and son will have the same last name again and I will go back to my maiden name. However, the thought of having to see my abuser again has my nerves shot. The tears stream as I remember the fear. Those last few days I was truly afraid for mine and my children's lives. Every chance he got I was berated, verbally assaulted, ridiculed, called names and told he wished I were dead. It was never ending. My children were spoiled rotten brats and I had made them that way. The horrible things that were spat at me those last few weeks I'll never forget. It comes in flashes as I try to calm down...
By Lindsey Altomabout a year ago in Psyche
Healing After Divorce
Going through a divorce is like standing in the middle of a storm. The emotional toll can feel overwhelming, and it’s no surprise that anxiety and even panic attacks often follow. But no matter how heavy things feel, you can take steps to regain your calm and find your way to brighter days.
By Sophia Allenabout a year ago in Psyche
Understanding The Relationship Between Psychoneuroimmunology and Childhood Trauma : Why It Matters
Childhood psychosocial stressors can impact the development of the immune system, which can then affect the development of the brain and its long-term functioning due to the two-way relationship between the immune system and the brain. Psychoneuroimmunology of early-life stress can provide a novel framework for comprehending and treating psychopathology associated with childhood trauma, based on observational human studies and experimental animal models. Remarkably, several incidents involved once-healthy people who became mentally ill despite not having any physical injuries—the so-called "railway spine."
By Hridya Sharmaabout a year ago in Psyche
Taming the Inner Bully: A Guided Visualization. Content Warning.
Introduction The mind. Bully. Find somewhere comfortable where your body can feel supported. Whether it be sitting in a chair and lying on the bed or lying on the floor somewhere, you won't be disturbed. And it's important that you don't drive, cook, or use any machinery while you practice this mind bully visualization. And once you're in your quiet place, make yourself comfortable making sure your arms and legs are uncrossed and your head is comfortably supported. You might choose to close your eyes or simply look slightly downwards and let your eyes become unfocused. And now just notice your breathing. Take several normal slow breaths and notice what that feels like. And as thoughts and sounds enter your awareness, you can just notice them and let them pass without responding to them. Just let them come and let them go. That's okay. You will notice that your mind wanders. Thoughts come and go and that's okay, because it's just what our minds do. We can notice those thoughts, images, sensations and just let them pass on by as your mind lets them come so your mind can let them pass. Maybe like clouds drifting past as they go by. And each time thoughts, images or sensations come into your mind, just notice. And then quickly and gently bring your attention back to my voice and allow your mind to create its own helpful possibilities.
By Azar Dawoodabout a year ago in Psyche
Exploring the Link Between PTSD and Panic Attacks
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and panic attacks are both mental health conditions that can deeply impact daily life. While they are different, they are often connected. Understanding this connection is important for finding the right support and treatment.
By Sophia Allenabout a year ago in Psyche
Overcoming OCD
Overcoming OCD Find somewhere comfortable where your body can feel supported. Whether that's sitting in a chair, lying on a bed, or just lying on the floor somewhere, you won't be disturbed. It's important that you don't drive, cook, or use any machinery while listening to this overcoming OCD Meditation. Turn off or disconnect your phones and tell family members or others that you live with that you're going to take time to relax and ask them not to disturb you.
By Azar Dawoodabout a year ago in Psyche
Understanding Emetophobia Symptoms: A Comprehensive Guide
What Is Emetophobia? Emetophobia is a debilitating and intense fear of vomiting, seeing someone vomit, or even the thought of vomiting. Unlike mild discomfort or dislike for vomiting, this condition can severely impact daily life, making social interactions and routine activities challenging.
By Janneta Bohlanderabout a year ago in Psyche
