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Your illness does not define you. It's your resolve to recover that does.
Can Anxiety Be Cured?
Anxiety is one of the most common mental health issues in the world, affecting millions of people across all walks of life. Whether it appears as occasional worry or a chronic mental health disorder, anxiety can feel overwhelming and exhausting. A question many people ask is: “Can anxiety be cured?” The answer isn't a simple yes or no — but there is hope.
By Syira Husairi 9 months ago in Psyche
Understanding Inceptions's Complex World
Every time I watch Inception, I come away with a different question. The first time, I wondered if the top fell. The second, I wondered if Fischer really believed his father loved him. Now, I wonder how much of my own reality has been shaped by memory, emotion, or ideas someone else planted long ago.
By Beyond The Surface9 months ago in Psyche
It's NOT a Sign of Weakness. Top Story - May 2025. Content Warning.
In my last story, I discussed the topic of mental health and Boston Red Sox player Jarren Duran. Duran exchanged words with a Cleveland Guardians fan during a recent game, which the fan responded with an insensitive remark, referring to the outfielder's suicide attempts in 2021 and 2022. I condemned that fan for his actions and should face some sort of punishment from MLB and/or the Guardians organization. Duran has previously been open about his struggles with depression. He has full support from his fellow Red Sox players and the organization. He's not the only player who has been open about their mental health. Dansby Swanson of the Chicago Cubs recently revealed on a podcast that he also had difficulties with alcohol on top of his mental health issues during the early stages of his career. Last year, I watched an ad from MLB about in times of difficulties, there's always people that will support you unconditionally. People tend to forget that athletes are regular individuals, too. I never put anyone famous on pedestals, because you never know what they're going through. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, which has been observed in the United States since 1949. Athletes, celebrities, and everyday people like me are sharing our stories in order to let others know that they're not alone. One of the misconceptions that I dislike the most about mental health is that seeking help for it or discussing your struggles with it means that you're a weak person. This will only make people reluctant or hesitant to seek help. That's the reason why there's so much stigma behind it. Just because someone is depressed, it doesn't mean that they're less of a person. Someone asking for help when they're feeling down should be commended, not chastised. If you know someone who is suffering from mental health problems, support them unconditionally, because they need all of it.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 9 months ago in Psyche
Build Unshakeable Self-Worth
I've been thinking a lot about self-esteem lately - you know, that feeling of being basically okay with yourself. It seems like such a simple thing, but it's actually pretty complicated when you start digging into it. I came across this concept of the "six pillars of self-esteem" and it made a lot of sense to me, so I thought I'd share my take on it.
By Pauline Brown9 months ago in Psyche
When Your Mind Stops
When Your Mind Stops and Can’t Function: What’s Really Going On? Have you ever felt like your brain just… stopped? Like no matter how hard you tried, you couldn’t think clearly, remember simple things, or make basic decisions? Maybe your mind felt blank, foggy, or even like it was frozen in place. If so, you’re not alone.
By Gabriela Tone9 months ago in Psyche
