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Advice and tips on managing mental health, maintaining a positive outlook and becoming your happiest self.
The Illusion of Self: How Your Brain Creates a False Reality
Have you ever argued with yourself in your head? Or maybe caught yourself making up excuses for why you ate that extra slice of pizza?
Unlocking Joy: The Best Ways to Heal Depression
Introduction: Depression can cast a heavy shadow over one's life, dimming the brightness of each day and making even the simplest tasks feel insurmountable. Yet, within this darkness lies hope, as there are numerous strategies and techniques that can help alleviate its grip. In this article, we'll explore some of the most effective ways to heal depression, offering insights into both traditional and alternative approaches that have shown promise in restoring joy and vitality to life.
Dyspraxia and my 'Musa'
Hello :) above is a video of Musa from Fate: The Winx Saga. I will explain how this relates later. My name is Amber Forest. Some of you know me as Chloe, a member of a group called Dyspraxia Dialogues based in Norfolk. Please check them out on Facebook! If you have been following my stories, it will be no secret that I have a developmental difference called dyspraxia or 'Developmental Co-ordination Disorder.' For those who do not know what that is, I am going to create my own definition later because this one is misleading:
Amber ForestPublished about a month ago in PsycheThe Healing Power of Sound
In bustling cities, the constant barrage of stressful sounds can create a challenging environment. Amidst the urban symphony of car horns and alarms, the allure of utilizing soothing sounds like those found in sound baths or meditative music to combat stress and anxiety becomes intriguing. To delve deeper into this concept, a journey was undertaken to explore the science behind how music affects the brain and body.
Sanjana DixitPublished about a month ago in PsycheWhispers in the Mind
In the dimly lit room, the soft glow of a flickering candle barely penetrated the shadows that clung to the corners. Adam sat on the edge of his bed, his hands trembling as he clutched a worn journal to his chest. His mind was a battleground, torn between reality and delusion, each vying for control of his fractured psyche.
Priya PatelPublished about a month ago in PsycheKnight in Shining Armor
I’m drowning in a rage Trauma, There’s so much pain, hatred, and fear I’ve been preyed upon I’ve been exposed I’ve been tortured and reduced to nothing
Alisha WilkinsPublished about a month ago in PsycheDid You Say Death By Mental Illness ?
“We lost our beautiful mother to the disease of mental illness.” The words were deliberate. Powerful. And full of truth. It was a teachable moment, gracefully fulfilled when Ashley and Wynonna Judd uttered these words to the public last year, announcing the sad, untimely death of their mother, the beloved country music icon.
Joe Guay - Dispatches From the Guay Life!!Published about a month ago in PsycheHow to care for oneself while grieving
How to care for oneself while grieving Grief in its entirety strikes while you least expect it. The atrocity of sadness lies in the false notion of being alone and having it all together all the time. To be or not to be in the constant state of despair is not in one’s hands, as melancholy varies in its intensity ranging from a dejected mood to deep and chronic loneliness. Oftentimes people subject their negativity to a mere passage of time, but often there is an underlying cause that needs to be addressed and healed to become in a state of awareness of their emotions and innate being. It is important to bring light to the need to embrace one’s emotions and not shame ourselves with guilt when we don't feel happy or in rhythm with our souls. Often we lose the sense of self when surrounded by grief.
Hridya SharmaPublished about a month ago in Psychethe final choice
Trigger warning, death and cancer The day after I find out my blood pressure remains too high , I find out my mum has her second bout of cancer. This time in her chest as opposed to her leg. The previous was 7 years ago so its hard to tell if this is new or if its been having a look round my mum to choose a new spot.
ASHLEY SMITHPublished 2 months ago in PsycheHealthy vs. Narcissistic Ghosting.
Ghosting is a form of stonewalling considered one of the four horsemen of the apocalypse in romantic relationships. Ghosting and stonewalling are avoidance defence strategies that break emotional bonds, lead to conflict, dysfunction, and eventual destruction of a relationship.
writemindmattersPublished 2 months ago in PsycheSave water Save Lives
A recent study disproves a decades-old belief that high shower pressure is beneficial for people to use less water. Servers proved their research by installing timers in 290 showers. For decades, the thought is found in every human being that to use less water, the pressure of the shower should be kept low. In fact, after this survey, it was found that keeping the pressure of the shower high will use less water.
Ahmad RiazPublished 2 months ago in PsycheIf You Want To Save Your Time Then These Habits Is For You
Introduction The appealing concept of minimalism appears to be an escape for the weary among the chaos that is modern life, where every second feels like a race against the clock. Living a minimalistic lifestyle is more than a fad. This way of thinking uses minimalism to free up time and energy for the things that are truly important. In this study, we examine nine incredibly simple behaviors that can revolutionize your day-to-day existence and help you live a fuller, more meaningful life while also saving time and energy.