ptsd
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder; The storm after the storm.
Unmasking the Illusion: The Myth of Self-esteem Exposed - A Life-Changing Book Review
In an era obsessed with the pursuit of self-esteem, where the value of one's worth seems to be intricately tied to external validation and constant affirmation, "The Myth of Self-esteem" emerges as a refreshing and insightful guide that challenges our conventional understanding of this elusive concept. Penned by a master of psychotherapy, this transformative book, rooted in the principles of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), unveils the misconceptions that surround self-esteem and offers a revolutionary path towards genuine personal growth and fulfillment.
By Abdel khalek Ait kabbour3 years ago in Psyche
"How to Stubbornly Refuse to Make Yourself Miserable About Anything--Yes, Anything!" The book could change your life.
Introducing "How to Stubbornly Refuse to Make Yourself Miserable About Anything—Yes, Anything!" — a transformative guide to reclaiming your happiness and mental well-being. Authored by renowned psychologist Albert Ellis and co-written by Robert A. Harper, this self-help book offers a refreshing perspective on overcoming misery by challenging and changing your thought patterns.
By Abdel khalek Ait kabbour3 years ago in Psyche
Unraveling the Suspense: A Murder Story
Murder is a heinous crime that has the power to leave an everlasting impact on everyone associated with it. In movies and novels, it has always been a popular theme, and real-life incidents often inspire them. But the harsh reality is that murders happen in real life too, leaving behind a trail of despair and unanswered questions. In this article, we will discuss a murder story that shook a small town and had the whole country following it.
By Muneeb Javed3 years ago in Psyche
Pills of Yesteryear
I started my mental health journey in 2014 with my diagnosis of depression. I had known for a couple years that something was amiss in my life and I could never figure out why I was always so sad. My mother was the one who suggested I go into get seen for depression, lo and behold I was started on a round of antidepressants that same day. I was supposed to check back in 3 weeks later to see how things were going, but my limited funds didn’t allow me to get seen again. Things start taking a turn for the worst and I am not any better, nothing is making sense. Finally I am able to financially go in for the follow up and am told you can’t stop antidepressants that quickly because it can cause your body to go into a deeper depression. Almost as if your body gets used to a certain feeling, and craves it when it leaves. I’m automatically put back onto this medication and given refills. That’s supposed to be it right? This is the cure all for my depression yes? I didn’t think so. Over the next few months I found myself getting more depressed and wanting to harm myself. I had never experienced that feeling in my life and I knew something was wrong, yet again. I gather up the money and go back in for a different medication, “ok this will be it”. I become dependent on this next medication because my mother is on it and it should help me too right? Wrong, after being on that antidepressant for years I hit another bump in the road. By this time I had already gone through the most traumatic thing in my life and I’m in therapy, another cure all right? I meet my now husband and we start talking about my medication and mental health, he kept suggesting that I go off of them and try to see what would happen. His experience with mental health meds goes back to being a child, drugged up so much he landed in a mental institution for 6 months. His experience was taken lightly, but something in my gut knew he was right. Time continues on trying yet another new med, then the switch happens. This next part will haunt me for the rest of my life, but it’s necessary for healing to talk about it. I was placed onto a medication for sleeping after I went in for yet another switch because it wasn’t working right. I was honest about not being able to get to sleep, and so on I go with another medication. This one lasted for 3 days as a door was opened in my brain that mixed with some form of uncontrollable rage. I ended up harming the man I love, the one who has decided to spend the rest of his life with me. I spent the next 2 years fighting myself in my head that I wasn’t crazy, I didn’t have other personalities taking over my body. Yet when those rage episodes happened and I physically harmed the one person that has never done anything except love me unconditionally and deal with my craziness. It got to a point I threw a glass bottle at his head with full speed, if he hadn’t moved his head I could have caused serious damage. Onto trying to hide from outside lookers as to why our front window is smashed out. Onto a couple of visits to the emergency room for suicidal ideation, put on more meds, different meds and still no resolution. This battle truly seemed to only lead to defeat. After the last emergency room visit that led to a traumatic experience in where I was blamed for everything I did to my husband, even though we both knew it was the medication. Fast forward to April of 2021 where I decided I could not do it anymore. I finally took the leap and listened to my husband after being on 6 different medications that year alone due to adverse side effects, especially with mental issues. I quit cold turkey because I knew the doctors would do everything to convince me that I would be more crazy without those medications rolling through my veins. I never suggest to anyone to do this, because this is my journey and my decisions. It took 2 months of bawling my eyes out, constantly questioning wether I should go back on them, yet my husband remained my rock through it all. I am now 2 years free of all mental health medications, I am doing shadow work, self healing, meditation and finding my own path in life. I have not harmed my husband since my body has been fully off the medications, and I can finally tell myself that I truly wasn’t at fault during those times. We have not had a fight in the same amount of time, and for that I am eternally grateful. Through my path of medication and mental health I have found that only truly wanting to change yourself will create any type of balance in your life. Choose you today, don’t choose what others may before you.
By MyKayla Crossley3 years ago in Psyche
The Psychology of Trauma:
Trauma is a universal human experience, and it can manifest in a variety of ways. Whether it’s the result of a physical injury, a psychological shock, or ongoing abuse, trauma can have a lasting impact on our mental health and wellbeing. Fortunately, there are many resources available to help those who have experienced trauma heal and recover. In this blog post, we will explore some of the best books on the psychology of trauma, with a focus on healing and recovery.
By Vuk Mladenović3 years ago in Psyche
How I Learned to Hate Myself, and How That Turned Into Hating Others
I first cut myself when I was just 11 years old. A terrifying thought to many parents, and a deeply saddening thought to me as I look to my nieces who are the same age. I remember the built up self-hatred I felt, and the immediate relief that came after.
By Ace Schoch3 years ago in Psyche
Breaking Free from Shame and Guilt
Shame and guilt are complex emotions that can have a profound impact on our lives. At some point, we have all experienced these feelings, whether as a result of our actions, societal expectations, or personal standards. In this article, we will delve into the depths of shame and guilt, exploring their possible causes, the personalities most susceptible to their influence, and the wide range of symptoms they can manifest. Furthermore, we will discuss the implications of shame and guilt in our daily lives and provide actionable strategies for overcoming and healing from these emotions.
By Shams Ul Qammar3 years ago in Psyche
The MMPI
In the field of psychology, the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) has long been recognized as a valuable assessment tool for understanding and diagnosing various psychopathologies. Developed in the late 1930s, the MMPI aims to provide a standardized and comprehensive measure of personality traits and mental health issues. I am going to explore the origins of the MMPI, its objectives, the necessity for its use, its diagnostic capabilities across a wide range of illnesses, its authenticity, its primary fields of application, the pros and cons of the MMPI, potential updates, and practical tips for its effective utilization.
By Shams Ul Qammar3 years ago in Psyche
Ego – The Delusional Thinker
Do you know that we live in a world of delusions? It is because we live in a world of words. However, there is a world without words that exists right before us in the present, what we call reality, which is eternal and timeless. The only thing that separates us from it is our perception. When we meditate, what is our purpose? Are we trying to understand how we relate to this timeless dimension and be free of the time dimension we know? Or are we trying to escape from it? It is not meditation if you are trying to escape but just another way of using self-hypnosis.
By Mal Mohanlal3 years ago in Psyche
The Naturalization of Fear after a Trauma
A depressed mood, physical symptoms like pain, sweating, nausea, or trembling, feeling jumpy or startled, acting, having intrusive thoughts or images, nightmares, feeling intense distress at actual or symbolic reminders of the trauma, etc.
By Gloria Annan Inkoom3 years ago in Psyche
