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People with mental illness represent one of the most deeply stigmatized groups in our culture. Learn more about it here.

5 Common Myths About the Surge in ADHD Diagnoses vs. 5 Real Reasons Behind ADHD Diagnoses
Living with ADHD, I have experienced the transformative benefits of therapy, medication, and community support. Yet, it is 2024, and misconceptions still cloud public understanding—myths like “ADHD isn’t real” or “big pharma is pushing pills for profit.” As a mental health professional and peer support specialist, I have seen firsthand how these beliefs harm people who are struggling, keeping many from seeking help, finding proper diagnoses, and improving their quality of life.
By SP about a year ago in Psyche
Serving Beyond Yourself
Not Everyone is Willing to Serve Others. They say we Live in a "Dog-Eat-Dog World" where you have to "Look Out for Yourself".
By Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, DFM, DHM, DAS (hc)about a year ago in Psyche
A Tour Of The Subconscious - My Affair With Google Maps. Content Warning.
Are you Neurodivergent? Good, then let's begin. Sike- we're Neurodivergent folk: we never stop, baybee! Not for social events, not for baptisms, bat mitzvahs, or sleep! Got it? Good!
By Jessica Baileyabout a year ago in Psyche
How to overcome Inferiority Complex?
An inferiority complex is a set of beliefs that we hold about ourselves where we always assign less value to ourselves in comparison to others. It is a composite of low self-worth, doubt, uncertainty, and feelings of not measuring up to standards. Consciously or unconsciously we compare ourselves to others. In this process, we may feel either jealous or inferior, or superior to others. Inferiority complex manifests in our lives constantly and continuously & affects our relationships, performance & our self-perception in a covert & overt manner. It is often unconscious and may arise out of deep-seated insecurities especially when we put ourselves down and put others on a pedestal. When we have feelings of inferiority, we keep comparing ourselves with others and always end up selling ourselves short. We tend to maximize our flaws and discount our strengths. This perspective leads to pervasive feelings of unhappiness, hopelessness, anger, resentment, anxiousness, envy pain, and a feeling of guilt about these feelings. With this complex, the person is unable to overcome the difficulties of life.
By Venuabout a year ago in Psyche
Beauty In The Simple. Top Story - November 2024.
Today has been a very Different Pace than I'm Used To. I have a Tendency to "Go Go Go". I Love to Strive. To Push.
By Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, DFM, DHM, DAS (hc)about a year ago in Psyche
The Buddy System for Health?
I used to be motivated to keep my body healthy and avoid gluttonous eating behavior for vanity's sake and for ambition's sake. Sadly, both my vanity and ambition have been crucified, so I have no reason to care about losing weight except for comfort levels. I can still walk to my car and get out of my chair and wipe myself in the bathroom, so who cares if the doctor calls me "obese" or some health nut calls me "frumpy".
By Shanon Angermeyer Normanabout a year ago in Psyche
The Countdown
Tick Tock... Tick Tock... You're Running Out of Time. You're Running Around. Everything is Against You.
By Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, DFM, DHM, DAS (hc)about a year ago in Psyche
Where do you shop for "Phat" clothes?
Not many people hear this from me, but my mother had turned into a full blown lesbian after her 5th straight marriage failed. It was a weird adjustment period for me, and when I asked her if lesbian life was any better or worse, she said there was no difference. At that point, I knew that my bisexual claim was and will always be the truest of the rainbow clan. I mention my relations to the rainbow world because I've been indulging in some entertainment viewing of the rainbow sort. I'm building this up, leading to the plus size clothing industry as I connect the dots regarding lesbians and body image.
By Shanon Angermeyer Normanabout a year ago in Psyche
For Those Who Feel Without Hope
There will be Days when it Feels like there is No Hope. These Days Will Happen. It May be Today. It May be Coming.
By Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, DFM, DHM, DAS (hc)about a year ago in Psyche
What To Do When Things Are Not Fair
You're going to Hate Hearing This because it's Cliché Expression. Life Is Not Fair. None of us Enjoy Hearing that.
By Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, DFM, DHM, DAS (hc)about a year ago in Psyche
Competition In The Cycles Of Leadership
Within Leadership, many Types of Cycles exist. I've discussed some of the Different Ways Cycles Play Out for Leaders.
By Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, DFM, DHM, DAS (hc)about a year ago in Psyche
What Do You Stand For?
What Do You Stand For? Really, think about it. How Dedicated are You to that? Truly. I ask it as a bit of a Challenge, but also a Realization.
By Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, DFM, DHM, DAS (hc)about a year ago in Psyche