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$#*£ Resilience
I was going to relax this evening. Tune out, hunker down, look after myself. I need it. I am exhausted. Thoroughly used up. And it's only Wednesday. Not even half way through the week. A week that in the UK, is Mental Health Awareness week. I don't know who decides these things, who gets to co-opt a day, a week, a month, and declare it a thing about a thing. But I do know a lot about mental health. I know a lot about mental health AND I know a lot about working for the UK's National Health Service. And so it was with interest that I clicked play on the below video, earlier today. By the time I finished, I was in tears.
Hannah MoorePublished a day ago in PsycheThe Invisble amongst us
"In January 2021, I was driving to see my mother at a local hospital. Traffic halted suddenly, and I was so happy I did not strike the vehicle in front of me. I gazed up in my rear-view mirror just as the vehicle behind struck my little sub-compact vehicle. "
Bruce Curle `Published 12 days ago in PsycheNOTHING WILL EVER HAPPEN TO YOU
NOTHING WILL EVER HAPPEN TO YOU ^^ ~ I promise ~ ^^ THIS IS A STORY OF POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION SHOULD THE SUBJECT BOTHER YOU IN ANY WAY, PLEASE DO NOT READ.
Margaret BrennanPublished 23 days ago in PsycheYou Did Not Turn Out Fine
When I was a kid, my sister and I would spend our free time doing normal kid things like playing with dolls or watching tv when our mother would walk into our room and glare at us. Nose upturned, lips pursed in disapproval. My sister and I would immediately sit at attention wondering what we were doing that was so wrong while our mom would go into her room and grab one of my dad’s belts.
Olivia BarkerPublished 2 years ago in PsycheSaying Goodbye to the Blues
I woke up this morning knowing my depression had come for a visit. I should have known it was coming. I haven't been able to sleep very well the past few days, but I chalked it up to my creative mind going on overdrive recently. It took me five days to finish a 348 page book when it would have normally took me five hours. My motivation has been dwindling, yes, there were many subtle signs my depression was coming to a head.
Alexandria StanwyckPublished 3 months ago in PsycheHidden Costs and Lasting Shame of Financial Abuse
I’ve always been responsible with my money. I have a job that pays decently, although (like many in our inflated economy) I should definitely be making more for what I do. I regularly check my credit score. I don’t eat out much, nor do I spend frivolously on non-essentials.
Veronica WrenPublished about a month ago in PsycheMy Skin Hurts
You know what goes with madness? Mania. I've been having trouble coming up with something to write on the theme of "madness" all month. Up until a few hours ago I was pretty determined to write a fiction piece about having fever. Then, in the afternoon, someone brought up a few mental health conditions that we both experience to some degree.
Rebekah ConardPublished 2 months ago in PsycheTrauma, Grief, and Loss
Can we fill in the rest of the frames? Yes. For sure we can add grief and loss. Chronic bereavement is another. Overdose. Suicide. Addiction. More specific abuse; rape, domestic violence, incest, physical and emotional neglect. Or fill in the blanks with your trauma.
Denise E LindquistPublished 2 months ago in Psyche
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The Ancient Tale of Narcissus: The Original Selfie Obsession
The Myth of Narcissus in Greek Mythology Introduction In Greek mythology, Narcissus was the son of the river god Cephissus and the nymph Liriope. Known for his unparalleled beauty, Narcissus's tale is one of tragedy and self-obsession. In the vast tapestry of Greek and Roman mythology, one figure stands out for his unparalleled beauty and tragic demise. The tale of Narcissus serves as a cautionary reminder of the dangers of excessive self-love and vanity.
Emotion Pathways
Author's Note: I planned on this piece over a month ago but was struggling so much I just couldn't bring myself to write. I had it with the title and image in my drafts for over a month and am now finally getting to it. I have just been physically and mentally exhausted from pushing my body too hard. I'm sure there will be more on that later, maybe.
Rene PetersPublished about 5 hours ago in PsycheThe Unexpected Joy of Solitude
In our hyper-connected world, the idea of spending time alone often carries a negative connotation. Many people equate solitude with loneliness, imagining a state of sadness or isolation. However, solitude and loneliness are not the same. While loneliness is a negative emotional response to being alone, solitude is the joy of being alone by choice. Embracing solitude can lead to surprising psychological benefits, fostering creativity, self-discovery, and mental well-being.
Sienna BlackwoodPublished about 14 hours ago in PsycheBent Progress
If you've ever dealt with any form of trauma, there is one mantra that therapists looove: "Healing isn't linear" Ugh. If you've been to therapy, you probably resent the saying as much as I do (even if you know it's true).
Ashley TrippPublished about 14 hours ago in PsycheWhat Is Intelligence? Where Does it Begin?
Humans have long prided themselves on a myriad of accomplishments, from the complexities of particle accelerators to the simplicity of poetry, and even the allure of Pokemon. Yet, underlying all these achievements lies a fundamental attribute that humans hold in the highest regard: intelligence. However, defining intelligence is no simple task; it eludes clear-cut categorization, leaving us grappling with its elusive nature.
jaspreet kaurPublished about 15 hours ago in PsycheDeath
Imagine staring at a flickering candle flame. It dances and sways, casting warm light and fleeting shadows. That flame, vibrant and alive, is a metaphor for our existence. Death is the inevitable snuffing out of that flame. Yet, unlike a candle, we have the capacity to contemplate the darkness before it engulfs us.
Addishiwot GizachewPublished about 19 hours ago in Psychewho is in control?
The human experience is a curious dance between agency and happenstance. We strive to exert control over our lives, over the world around us, yet fate and circumstance often leave us grasping at shadows. The very concept of control, then, becomes a philosophical labyrinth, a path riddled with questions and paradoxes. What does it truly mean to control something? How much control do we actually possess? And is the pursuit of control ultimately a liberating or a disempowering force?
Addishiwot GizachewPublished about 20 hours ago in PsycheIs it going to get better?
The human mind excels at creating narratives. We construct grand stories about our lives, picturing a future overflowing with success, happiness, and unending progress. This "illusion of a bright future" acts as a powerful motivator, propelling us forward and fueling our ambitions. Yet, beneath its shimmering surface lurks a darker truth: the future is an uncertain landscape, and our relentless pursuit of a perpetually sunny tomorrow can have profound psychological consequences.
Addishiwot GizachewPublished about 20 hours ago in Psyche
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