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NOTHING 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 9 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 about a month 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 PsycheWhen the Demons Come to Play...
Who do you think you're fooling? I know you're here and I know that you were invited although not by me. You follow me through the hallway whilst you and your friends cling to the walls like unwanted spiders. You make no sound but I can feel your heaviness. I reach the door to my and my husband's bedroom and hesitate. The tension in the air is so thick I could cut it with a knife. He lies just behind this door, sleeping as usual. Lately, if he's not sleeping then he's working or drinking or something else entirely. I keep trying to help him but I keep getting the feeling that he may be too far gone. I keep getting this sinking feeling that he likes the darkness. I'm scared he's the one who asked you here.
Lindsey AltomPublished 2 months ago in PsycheMother of 1000 Orphans
When prompted to write about an inspirational woman, Sindhutai Sapkal immediately came to mind. This woman’s story profoundly altered my life for the better. The example she set shifted my psychology in ways I am certain many decades of therapy could not have achieved.
Kayleigh Fraser ✨Published 2 months ago in Psyche
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Shadows of Sacrifice
In the haze of forgotten memories, my childhood feels like distant nightmare, its tendrils reaching out to ensnare me in a web of pain and turmoil.
Jenny Grace FanilaPublished about 24 hours ago in PsycheUnveiling the Mysteries
The clandestine corridors of secret societies and clandestine fraternities hold tightly guarded knowledge that has been passed down through the ages, shrouded in mystery and secrecy. This ancient wisdom, dating back to the dawn of civilization, was once widely known but has since retreated into the shadows, accessible only to the select few initiated into these esoteric orders.
Forster AsamanyPublished 2 days ago in PsycheThe time before she danced on pills
7:00 am Though already awake, her alarm still blares at 7 am; she had risen at 6, watching the minutes crawl by until it reached 7. She watched every single minute bypass. Till then she cuddles her fish plushy tight, she cuddles her plush toy like its her daughter. Something she feels she isn't.
Breaking the Silence: My Healing Process
I had a teacher who taught me how to be passionate and how to stick out because I wasn’t very confident. Now he should be on a list of adults children should not trust. I don’t know why I thought I knew him that well. I believed in all of his lies because I thought that he would never do what he did. He used to tell me that “ I would understand when I’m older. I wonder if it ever crossed his mind that if I was young enough to talk down too maybe I was too young to be sleeping with him. It was a very confusing time in my life. I felt all alone and he was there.
Is It Normal To Talk To Your Self?
As your morning alarm rings out, you grumble, "Why did I set it so early?" While brushing your teeth, you ponder, "I need a haircut... or maybe not?" Rushing out the front door, you reach for your keys only to realize they're missing. Frustrated, you exclaim, "I can't get anything right!" just as you spot your neighbor. Being caught talking to yourself can feel embarrassing, and some people even consider it a sign of mental instability. However, decades of psychological research indicate that self-talk is entirely normal. In fact, most, if not all, individuals engage in some form of self-talk daily. So why do we talk to ourselves? And does the content of our self-talk matter?
Bad Temper
A Brief tale : Terrible Attitude There used to be a young man who had a terrible attitude. His dad provided him with a pack of nails and let him know that each time he blew his top, he should pound a nail into the rear of the wall.
Cutting the Red Tape: Understanding the Connection Between Depression and Addiction
Depression, with its intricate web of emotions and experiences, manifests uniquely in each person it touches. Yet, amidst the complexity of symptoms, one crucial sign of depression often slips through the cracks: addiction and substance abuse. Growing up in a family in which addiction was seemingly woven into our DNA, I've come to understand how addiction can create a deceptive veil. Too often, I watched a concoction of parties, loud music, and substance abuse mask the silent suffering of loved ones' depression, tucking it away slyly under the guise of revelry.
Rebekah CrawleyPublished 5 days ago in PsycheWhat is Borderline Personality Disorder?
Borderline personality disorder is a mental disorder characterized by unstable moods, behaviors, and relationships, and it usually involves general instability, impulsivity, relationship difficulties, intense fears of abandonment and rejection, distorted self-image, and often self-harm. I wanted to make this video to kind of break down what borderline is, how to manage it and cope with it if you struggle with it, and if you don’t personally struggle with it, but you know someone who does, how you can help them. I was inspired to write this article based on an interaction I had in the comments on YouTube, so thank you to that viewer for the inspiration.
zoe frenchmanPublished 5 days ago in Psyche
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