trauma
At its core, trauma can be thought of as the psychological wounds that persist, even when the physical ones are long gone.
"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
📱 Don't Let Your Kid's Smartphone Steal Their Sanity! How to Win the Battle Against Technology and Save Your Children's Mental Health
Introduction: 📱👀 Do you remember the days when your kids begged for a Tamagotchi instead of a smartphone? Yeah, me neither. It's hard to imagine a world without smartphones. And while they can be incredibly helpful and entertaining, excessive smartphone use can negatively impact your children's mental health. But don't worry folks, we are here to help you win the battle against technology. Sit back, relax, and prepare yourself for some epic sound bites that will impact your children (and let's be real, the adults too).
By Scribbler's Haven3 years ago in Psyche
UNDERSTANDING EMOTIONAL NUMBNESS:
INTRODUCTION Emotional numbness is a complex phenomenon characterized by a diminished capacity to experience and express emotions. It is often described as feeling disconnected, indifferent, or detached from one's own feelings and the world around them. This essay aims to delve into the meaning of emotional numbness, explore its potential causes, provide a psychological explanation of the associated feelings, discuss common symptoms, and present possible pathways to healing.
By Abolade Aishat Abidemi 3 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
Anxiety to Advocacy
Jasmine's formative years were a constant state of alertness due to the tough environment they lived in. She was impoverished, and her family couldn't access basic needs like security, food, or even good education. In such an environment where chaos was the order of the day, focusing on education was daunting but important for Jasmine's mental well-being.
By Arianna Silcott-Lo, MBA3 years ago in Psyche
The Psychological Impact of Backbiting: How It Affects the Mental Health of Individuals and Communities
Backbiting, or talking negatively about someone behind their back, is a common practice in many social circles. While it may seem harmless or even entertaining, the psychological impact of backbiting can be far-reaching and detrimental. Both the person being talked about and the person doing the talking can be affected, as can the broader community. In this article, we will explore the complex psychological impact of backbiting and how it affects the mental health of individuals and communities
By Caffeinated Perspectives3 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
Her Fairytale
What version of a fairytale are you willing to keep feeling love? Who are you willing to sacrifice to keep it alive? I will tell you about a woman who risked everything for a prince far from a fairytale love. Once upon a time, there was a woman named Ella who had 3 beautiful daughters, she loved her daughters so much and held them close especially after their father had died in a terrible car accident. She leaned on her family to help her raise the girls and always did the best she could even through her grief she still, however, longed to love again. One day she met a man named Scott who swept her off her feet. It felt like the universe had put them together and her life was now complete. How could I be so lucky? She thought to herself often, everything seemed right. Ella finally had a man that could be a father figure to her daughters, she never wanted to let this go. Ella’s family lived in bliss for years despite issues with her now husband’s past, he had 8 other children by other women and currently wasn’t present in their lives. Ella felt like she was a queen bee to those women because she was the only one, he’d married so she believed the stories he’d told her that the woman was just jealous and out for his money. He’d tell her that all the women had him on child support so he could only do under-the-table jobs, which led him to stay home more with the girls and Ella working more outside the home. This seemed odd to Ella for a moment, she always believed the man was supposed to carry the household does not stay home, especially with her girls but she didn’t want to put up a fight, so she carried multiple jobs throughout the years leaving her barely home. Ella’s family was still thriving or so she thought but deep down something so dark and hellish was going on behind the doors she left every day. One night Ella was returning from her night shift, she had to walk home some nights because the car was having issues, she didn’t enjoy it, but she knew it was what she had to do. As she walked into the house everything was quiet, she could hear the faint sound of the tv on in the living room and turned the corner but didn’t see her husband. Casually walking into her bedroom, she noticed he wasn’t in there either, she frowned thinking well where could he be? She made her way down the hall and noticed that her eldest’s daughter’s door was open but not her younger two. The door was closed shut and suddenly an empty, eerie feeling hit Ella’s stomach. Why would he be in their room at this time of night? Out of all the rooms the girl’s one. The feeling was so overwhelming as she grabbed the doorknob. It was locked, OH NO she thought, please please this can’t be happening she thought. She knocked on the door and she could hear shuffling and then rather than the door opening Scott talked through the door and said yes? Ella said, “What are you doing? Scott replied just talking to the girls. At this time of night, it’s 3 am, Ella said calmly. Yes Ella, they couldn’t sleep Scott replied. Oh ok, well I’ll be in bed, Ella said. As Ella turned around her stomach turned, and her eyes began to fill with tears. Flashbacks of her time with Scott ran through her mind, all the time he’d spent with the girls alone all these years. The hallway was longer than before as she got into bed and laid down. This can’t be true; this can’t be happening to me. Not my husband, she decided that night, a decision that would determine everything. She chose to turn a blind eye to what she knew in her gut that she had witnessed. I don’t want to be alone; I don’t want to lose him; I want my fairytale to work. After that night everything was so much clearer, she noticed the way Scott looked at the girls and she noticed the way the girls treated Scott. The girls waited for him hand and foot and she caught moments when they were rubbing his back and feet, but Ella never said a word. There were several nights when Scott wouldn’t make it to bed before she fell asleep because he was spending time with the girls. If he’s happy then I won’t lose him, she selfishly thought. Years passed and at one point she felt like she had completely lost Scott, he stopped showing her attention and barely touched her. The gut feeling that she tried her best to ignore would come back because deep down she knew but she ignored it thinking, I don’t want to lose him, if he’s happy he’ll stay she thought. Fast forwarding into the future all her worst fears were revealed. After Ella’s daughter spoke with a family member Scott was arrested for molesting the 3 girls along with abuse and other horrific incidents. All the time Ella turned a blind eye to her daughter’s suffering. I just wanted my fairytale life, I just wanted my prince, she told her daughters. I turned a blind eye because I didn’t want to lose him was the last thing she spoke to her daughters not knowing that that would one of the last things she would say for a very long time.
By Maelyn Jeffers3 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
