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A solid support system is invaluable for one's recovery from psychiatric illness and mental health issues.

Signs of mental illness that should never be ignored
The truth behind the title is that we never want to ignore the signs of mental illness, whether in ourselves, or others. Most individuals are not able to diagnose themselves, yet our observations will be the first wave of information qualified healthcare professionals will use to put the right evaluation into motion. It is not a suggestion to “watchdog” those around us, or fixate on our daily routines, only register changes, and react with the same brevity, compassion, even urgency, when needed.
By LP Steinbeck3 years ago in Psyche
Finding Myself
I have been fighting my brain since I was 8 or 9; that's about how old I was when I first journaled about feeling like my brain was wrapped in a fog and I just couldn't even THINK, let alone act. That started a long road of knowing that I was different from the people around me but not knowing why. I became very introspective, which just fed into my anxiety. My teenage years and first romances sparked a rollercoaster of highs and lows, and I started experiencing physiologic symptoms with my anxiety. A fight followed by my long distance boyfriend ghosting me would result in a day of vomiting followed by 2 days of sleeping. Severe stress/anxiety would result in the loss of 3 functional days. I began to recognize the pattern and identify signs; being unreasonably chilled was the first major sign that I was entering crisis territory.
By Bethany Seely3 years ago in Psyche
How To Pick Up The Pieces After A Hurricane
The physical and emotional damage caused by hurricanes is immeasurable. And yet, people in the western hemisphere brace themselves for hurricane season every year, hoping and praying their homes will be spared.
By Edy Zoo 3 years ago in Psyche
Distant to life
Distant to myself Stress takes its toll on us. Demands come from every direction; for many of us - most of the tight demands come from the inside. We become distant from our true self; we even start rejecting it, downplaying its value.
By Neurodivergent_ai3 years ago in Psyche
How to show your partner you are grateful for them
Grateful appears to be one of many new ‘buzz words’ of the 2020’s. You hear about it on podcasts, you watch it on reality TV shows, you read about it in self-development books. You’d be forgiven for thinking it’s a whole new concept, never before seen. However, the practice of being grateful is not new. It’s an age-old, perhaps even evolutionary, concept.
By Christia Huntington3 years ago in Psyche
Dear Meghan Trainor,
Dear Meghan Trainor, I do not know you and you do not know me. I am not here to judge you fortunately. I want to say this, as I have once said before,
By Jamie LeFebvre 3 years ago in Psyche
6 Smart Ways to Fight Depression, Stress, and Anxiety for Living Better
Depression, stress, and anxiety are common yet serious problems that most of the men and women of our society are suffering from these days!
By k eleanor3 years ago in Psyche
Nothing is Wrong, But Nothing Feels Right, Either
“Talkin’ to myself and feelin’ old Sometimes I’d like to quit Nothin’ ever seems to fit Hangin’ around Nothin’ to do but frown
By The Mouthy Renegade Writer3 years ago in Psyche
The Wonders of Contextual Therapy
Contextual therapy is a relatively new approach to the treatment of mental illness. It has only been around since the 1990s, but it's already becoming popular with clinicians and researchers because it has shown great promise for treating certain types of patients. The goal of contextual therapy is to create a holistic approach to help people who are mentally ill. It integrates aspects of narrative, cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic therapies in order to come up with a more effective treatment model for certain cases where traditional therapies have failed.
By Tahira T3 years ago in Psyche
10 problems that affect us if we do not limit procrastination
We understand as "procrastination" the tendency that some people have to postpone the work they have to do or leave for later any type of task that has been entrusted to them at that time.
By Nouman ul haq3 years ago in Psyche
September Blues
It has been a challenging time, mentally and emotionally, the last few weeks. The stress of the unknown plays heavily into my thoughts but I have been here before, so then why do I feel this way?
By Suzanne Allen 3 years ago in Psyche
You're Not Depressed, You Just Feel Blah
Just like many people, I hid my depression from everyone to begin with. I still hide it from some because I know they'll somehow blame themselves for it. And no, it's not their fault.
By Krysta Dawn3 years ago in Psyche