recovery
Your illness does not define you. It's your resolve to recover that does.
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
INFJ Case Study: Narcissistic Parenting
Moira is an INFJ, one of the rarest personality types. Moira’s father Roy is an ISFJ, the most common personality type. Unbeknownst to anyone for decades, including the therapists he fooled, Roy was also a vulnerable narcissist. Moira would not understand until she grew older how these pieces of his personality played a role in the puzzle of her childhood trauma — here is her story of putting those pieces together.
By the infj ghost3 years ago in Psyche
Notes From An INFJ’s Childhood Journals
I recently began reading through 37 journals that I’ve filled since I was 15 years old. Being an INFJ means I am a pattern-making machine by default. Naturally, I noticed several intriguing themes that I grappled with throughout my adolescence. I was inspired to write this post, thinking that by sharing these patterns I may be able to shed a light on some of the valuable insights we have that often go unnoticed.
By the infj ghost3 years ago in Psyche
Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, is a mental health condition characterized by periods of elevated or irritable mood (mania or hypomania) alternating with periods of depression. The exact cause of bipolar disorder is not known, but it is believed to be a combination of genetic, biological, and environmental factors.
By Hafiz Suboor3 years ago in Psyche
Does My Employer's Health Insurance Cover My Mental Health? What You Should Know
Employers often provide their employees with health insurance plans to help cover medical costs and protect their health. But when it comes to mental health, many people are unsure if their employer's health insurance plans cover the cost of seeing a therapist or receiving other mental health services. In this blog post, we will answer the question: “Does my employer's health insurance cover my mental health?”
By Les Morgan3 years ago in Psyche
What Parents And Caregivers Need To Know About Teen Mental Health
How To Know When They Need Help You're not alone if your teen child is struggling with anxiety, depression, or other mental health issues. Many teenagers are still having difficulties more than a year after the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) joined forces with other groups to declare a national emergency in juvenile mental health. You might still wonder if the symptoms are simply a result of the biological and social changes that all teens experience as they approach maturity, or if there is anything more going on. How do you as a parent or a caregiver know when to bring up mental health with your teen and their doctor?
By Les Morgan3 years ago in Psyche
