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A solid support system is invaluable for one's recovery from psychiatric illness and mental health issues.

Thoughts Design our Reality
Negative thinking was destroying my whole being. Thoughts are so powerful they can change the way you see yourself and the way you see the world. The average person has over 12,000 to 60,000 thoughts per day. Did you know that over 85% of those thoughts are negative? 95% of those negative thoughts are repetitive. Researchers say that we are only conscious of 5% of our thoughts. That means that 95% of our thoughts are from our unconscious mind.
By Lindsey 4 years ago in Psyche
Life After Trauma
I'm not entirely sure why I woke up this way. It's a gross feeling. I feel my muscles tense from my neck down to my shoulders. My stomach felt off. I assumed it was from the $3.00 Big-Mac I scored last night. Still, I felt trapped in my bed. Sometimes I felt my bed was a prison, but at least it was a comfy, stylistic prison. I began to wonder if I had an alarming dream I couldn't remember, or maybe if something last night triggered me into this state.
By Fira 4 years ago in Psyche
8 Things Alcohol-Free Women Do Before 8 AM
I’ve been alcohol-free now for 266 months. Many of my friends don’t drink alcohol, either. What I choose to do right after waking up sets the mood and attitude for my day. If I am in the mood of gratitude, it won’t even occur to me to dash off a hostile text. If I set an intention to practice tolerance today, I’ll be curious about how I will deal with my impatience when I’m in an endless line at the self-checkout at Target. If my intention is to write and publish a blog post before noon every day, I somehow find the time and energy to do so. (See this post as Exhibit A.)
By Kay Allison4 years ago in Psyche
I Love the Darkest in You
Should every act of kindness begin with the honest confrontation with that (wo)man in the mirror? Perhaps so. How shall I relate to my neighbor if I am not on good terms with myself?
By Elliott Black4 years ago in Psyche
Dear Who Ever You May Be
Dear Who Ever You May Be, I hope this letter finds you well. No, you don’t know me… then again you kind of do. See I am you. Not in the literal since of the word but I am going through what you are right now.You are probably rolling your eyes, saying to yourself how can I know what you are going through. I’m a stranger to you. A name on a screen you probably have never seen and never will again. You may even be offended. I know. Because I was too.
By DC Hope4 years ago in Psyche
How I tapped 7 Spiritual Laws of the Universe to Get Sober and Be Whole.
Women drink primarily to change our inner world. To drown out the voice inside that tells us we aren’t good enough. Not thin enough. Not smart enough. Not young enough. Not fill-in-the-blank enough.
By Kay Allison4 years ago in Psyche
Triggered to drink? Here are 5 things to do instead.
I always started drinking when I got home from work on Thursdays. I’d start with a glass of wine (haha) before dinner. Drink throughout the evening. And then when my kids were in bed, I’d really drink.
By Kay Allison4 years ago in Psyche
Grief & Loss: Week 1
"Grief is like the ocean, it comes in waves ebbing and flowing. Sometimes the water is calm & sometimes, it's overwhelming. All we can do is learn how to swim." - Vicki Harrison
By Fira 4 years ago in Psyche
Top Ways to Refrain from Being Taken for Granted
Sometimes, we might feel that a person we love is giving us unfair treatment in our relationship and we often fear to take a step forward and deal with it.
By Harrys Stratigakis4 years ago in Psyche
Red Flags: Therapist Edition
Ah, yes. The lovely world of therapy and therapists. It's really hard trying to find a good therapist. One that matches you and your needs in order to heal and grow. I have tons of material on how to find a good therapist, and yet I am still hesitant because I keep ending up with ones that are really not right for me.
By Fira 4 years ago in Psyche
Home Is Where the Heart Is...
The last few years have been weird. I left the place I grew up and moved two states away. I started living with my fiancé (boyfriend at the time). Added to our fur family. It’s been a lot of growing up and a lot of reality checks. It’s been weird…but also eye opening and wonderful. Through all the stress of “adulting” and trying to steady ourselves in an ever changing world, we have managed to turn every living situation into our own space. No matter what the environment might have been, no matter what stressors were present, we somehow turned the spaces into a small sanctuary of sorts. A home. And all of this has me asking the question: What makes a home?
By Rowan Flores4 years ago in Psyche
It's the little things
When anyone tries to explain what kindness is, the littlest things always seem to be the ones that come to mind. The little kindnesses are in the supporting The following is my guide to kindness and inclusivity in 2022.
By Jaimie4 years ago in Psyche