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Advice and tips on managing mental health, maintaining a positive outlook and becoming your happiest self.
A Peer Supporter's Guide to Understanding the Definition of Progress in Our Mental Health Journey's
I used to be just like many of you out there, believing that persistent, challenging thoughts and feelings meant I was either regressing or not moving forward quickly enough in managing my ADHD and generalized anxiety. However, I've learned that our conventional 'in with the good, out with the bad' philosophy, while appealing, oversimplifies the complex realities of our mental health challenges.
Sandy PacePublished 22 days ago in PsycheMastering Adaptability: Strategies for Enhancing Emotional Agility & Building Resilience.
Mental flexibility is the cornerstone of improving mental health. But what exactly does it entail? In the complex landscape of mental health, one trait stands out as a fundamental cornerstone — Flexibility. The theory posits that at the core of mental health lies flexibility. A healthy individual who possesses flexibility in the psyche allows for growth and resilience. Many factors contribute to flexibility in the psyche. However, adaptability stands out as a key component of flexibility in the psyche. It’s the secret sauce for navigating life’s twists and turns with grace.
Lady Lavinia DasaniPublished 23 days ago in PsycheExploring the Gray Areas of Humanity
The story unfolds with a seemingly innocuous moment: the narrator, casually flipping through the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) at a friend's house, discovers something unexpected about themselves. As they leaf through the pages of the DSM, the manual that meticulously catalogues every known mental disorder, they find themselves identifying with not just one, but multiple conditions listed within its pages. This revelation sparks a journey into the intricate and often perplexing world of psychiatry and human behaviour.
Sebastian ClarkePublished 23 days ago in PsycheManaging Emotions
Emotions are reactions that human beings experience in response to events or situations. The type of emotion a person experiences is determined by the circumstance that triggers the emotion. For instance, a person experiences joy when they receive good news and fear when they are threatened.
Six steps to recovery from depression
It is always said that the experiences of others and their experiences are one of the means to learn and heal, so I put my experience in your hands so that it helps you with all my love
FIND-HOPE
This one is really testing my selfishness to my self development routine. We have to Change. It’s a tough inner battle. Know that your not the only one. Know you have a purpose. Know you are loved.
He sees the faces of demons... and a wrong diagnosis almost puts him in a mental institution
A rare disease that few people in the world suffer from, caused by a severe vision disorder, which causes a person to see parts of people’s faces distorted in shape, color, or position, while the rest of the body parts remain as they are in their natural shape. It is known as “prosopometamorphopsia” or “PMO.”
The Adverse Effects of Loneliness
Loneliness, often underestimated in its impact, has emerged as a critical health concern with far-reaching consequences. Research underscores the alarming statistics: a 29% increase in heart disease risk and a 32% rise in stroke risk associated with loneliness. Mia de Graaf, the deputy editor for health at Business Insider, delves into the intricate interplay between loneliness and health, illuminating the complex mechanisms at play.
Sanjana DixitPublished 27 days ago in PsycheThe Estate Sale - Seeing The Best & Worst of Humanity
I stumble out to the sidewalk, the desert sun hitting my face. Whoa, that was close — the garage walls had been closing in on me, the mountains and mountains threatening to envelop me.
Joe Guay - Dispatches From the Guay Life!!Published 29 days ago in PsycheWhat This Lifetime Has Taught Me
This has not been an easy lifetime. We never had an easy lifetime, but we acquired so much experience this lifetime should have been a breeze. We weren't going off to war, or participating in a rebellion. I know now that those lifetimes we were meant to learn the lesson of loss, betrayal, and self reliance. Looking back now, loss and betrayal were the easiest lessons to learn.
Desirae AnayaPublished 29 days ago in PsycheStuck on the Hedonic Treadmill: Why More Isn’t Always Better
Have you ever worked tirelessly towards a goal — a new car, the perfect house, a prestigious promotion — only to find the satisfaction surprisingly short-lived?
The Power of Emotional Intelligence
In a world where success is often equated with intellect and technical skill, there's a hidden factor that can make all the difference: emotional intelligence. It's the ability to recognize, understand, and manage our own emotions as well as those of others. While IQ may get you in the door, it's EQ that opens the doors to meaningful relationships, effective communication, and overall well-being.