anxiety
A look at anxiety in its many forms and manifestations; what is the nature of this specific pattern of extreme fear and worry?
Strange memories
This could get confusing as its about my strange memory, I know what I want to write but truthfully I might forget bits while doing it. It has been damaged by breakdowns many years ago and presently due to fibromyalgia. The present disability gives brain fog, getting worse when tired. It means I forget names, places and conversations. I can see what I want to say but the words go missing somewhere between my brain and mouth.
ASHLEY SMITHPublished 21 days ago in PsycheLesser Known Abuse Tactics Silencing Victims
For half a decade, my every thought and action were heavily monitored and dissected by my abusive partner. Every step, every decision about my body, who I was allowed to contact, even the things I thought were mercilessly scrutinized and controlled.
Veronica WrenPublished 22 days ago in PsycheExploring the Influence of Childhood Experiences on the Psyche
Childhood experiences play a pivotal role in shaping an individual's psyche. These formative years are a crucial period for emotional, cognitive, and social development. Various psychological theories suggest that early experiences can significantly impact an individual's personality, behavior, and mental health later in life. In this article, we will delve into the intricate ways in which childhood experiences influence the psyche, drawing from both psychological research and real-life examples.
BLESSING COOLPublished 22 days ago in PsycheLoneliness Effects On Us
When we are around people, we live with them and have relationships. We normally feel happy about our connection with them. We feel this joyfulness within ourselves but when they are not around us, when they leave us, or else sometimes we have to depart from them, usually we feel depressed, sad or lonely but how we feel like no one cares about us so this is the feeling of loneliness.
Sanpreet SinghPublished 22 days ago in PsycheRun for Your Life
Is it me, or does every runner have a traumatic backstory about how running saved their lives? I’d tried to leave him once after discovering he’d been cheating on me with multiple women. Friends of mine, actually.
Veronica WrenPublished 23 days ago in PsycheHow To Deal With Insulting Behaviour
Today we're going to talk about insults and how we can respond to them. An insult is nothing but when someone speaks to you or treats you with disrespect. Have you ever been at the receiving end of an insult? That's not a very pleasant thing, is it? Well, what do you do when you are insulted? Do you insult the person straight back, or do you break down and cry, or do you simply leave the place and avoid the person who has insulted you altogether? Today's lesson is going to teach you about how you can respond effectively to people who insult you or make fun of you. Now it is very clear that people who insult you are negative people, right? But why do you think they actually insult you?
Farhat NaseemPublished 25 days ago in PsycheA 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 26 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 28 days ago in Psyche8 Fear Conditioning Tactics That Taught Me Not to Trust Love
The idea of falling in love again is bonkers to me, something I feel is a well-informed opinion. It’s not that I don’t believe love is real. I’ve felt it. I feel it. Deep down, I’m nothing if not a sappy, helpless pile of romantic mush. An easy target.
Veronica WrenPublished 28 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.
Things I Refuse to Feel Guilty About Doing in My Mental Health Journey
A few weeks ago, I found myself reflecting on my mental health journey since the relapse I experienced nearly a year ago. Instead of succumbing to feelings of shame, I discovered a sense of pride in my progress. Despite the setback of experiencing a relapse for the first time in five years, it served as motivation for me to confront other challenges and obstacles that I had been avoiding in my mental health recovery journey.
Sandy PacePublished 30 days ago in PsycheThe Past Awakened/ Distorted Reality book 1
*You can find this story in full on Tapas and Wattpad Typing away on my laptop, my goal is to get this post done today. I'm running late on my deadline. Usually I try to get a blog post published twice a week, but this week has been a bit off. Still, I persist to stay on schedule. Blogging is something I found more enjoyable than doing the jobs I had before. Something where I don't have to worry about others' rules and I get the freedom to build the structure that works best for me. Where my bad days can happen without fear that I have to push myself to do something that feels overwhelming or too hard in those moments. So being my own boss in a way is what I knew I wanted to strive for.
Sarah J. BethanyPublished 30 days ago in Psyche