disorder

The spectrum of Mental Health disorders is incredibly vast; we showcase the multitude of conditions that affect mood, thinking and behavior.

The Known Causes of Narcissism
You've probably heard before that 'everyone is a little bit narcissistic at times'. True, but having a healthy sense of pride in one's accomplishments is a far cry from the clinical classification of narcissistic personality disorder.
By Rachel M.J5 years ago in Psyche
Green Light, Red Light. Top Story - August 2021.
Childhood. You envision innocence, vibrant colors, and laughter. Children aren't taught to be ''broken''. But I was. I was critical of the person in the mirror for my manner of critiques, instead of my manner of etiquettes. Creators try too hard, my critic shouts like a cranky old scrooge. We're taught from a young age not to judge a book by its cover. We do, especially by those somewhere in the spectrum of talent.
By Austin 5 years ago in Psyche
A Coloring Book Saved My Life.
In 2016, somebody gave me a coloring book for Christmas. It was an “adult coloring book,” per the centrally-placed text on its front cover; and allegedly, its purpose was to inspire the colorer. Well, I was an inspiration-seeking adult in 2016, so I gave it a good, cursory glance. To my relative unsurprise, I was not overcome with a sense of enlightenment. In fact, I felt nothing—not even an urge to fill in its blank pages with color. So, I chucked it, along with equally undesirable Christmas gifts, into a flat-rate box bound for oblivion.
By Alexandra Corlett5 years ago in Psyche
My Eating Disorder
I have an eating disorder. It's weird, admitting it so publicly. It feels like admitting that I'm a failure. It feels like I'm letting the world know of yet another problem I have that I cannot control. I have a binge eating disorder. This means that when I'm stressed, or sad, or when I feel nothing, I find myself eating and eating until I'm sick. Taking bite after bite until my stomach hurts and I'm crying over how much I hate myself for what I can't stop doing, and even then, I take another bite. The shame that comes after is all-consuming.
By Sarah Williams5 years ago in Psyche
Fragmented
Diary Entry March 20th 2011 So, I was called to Mrs Reta’s office today to discuss my “behavioural” problems. All I want is to sit quietly in my corner and write my stories but apparently, I’m a danger to myself and my surroundings. Anyhow, I’m not looking to cause trouble so I’m going to be a good little girl, swallow their pills and write in this stupid diary. Noting down my thoughts and current circumstances is supposed to keep my head all neat and tidy. So, just to keep principal Adolf happy here it goes. My name is Sydney Crawford, I am 17 years old and I’m in my final year in Weald of Kent Grammar school. I’ve been taking clozapine for two years now. My parents are Harry and Eloise Crawford. I have no friends, nobody to talk to and nobody to care for. Hopefully Uni will be better. I’m bound to enjoy astrophysics after all, since physics is my favourite subject. St. Andrews is known to be a perfect university for that, so academically I should flourish. As a side note, hopefully I’ll also meet the love of my life there.
By Theocharis Telfer5 years ago in Psyche
Creation
Quite simply, I like to create. I cannot define one thing as something that gives inner peace, but many things that work in harmony.
By Luke Lenacio5 years ago in Psyche
Why Do I Cut Myself?
I’m a man for whom many would characterize as an unconscionable rogue. I did nothing for the world or anyone in it. Yet, and I’m biased on this matter, I was a deliciously likable rogue. It’s true, I was loud, sometimes aggressive (if I was obliged to fight, then fight, I would).
By harry hogg5 years ago in Psyche
Diary of An Insomniac
Third Quarter Every time it strikes back, I never really see it coming. Almost like I somehow keep forgetting it's a part of me, until the brutal reminder smacks me in the face and flips me the double bird.
By Elsa Fleurel5 years ago in Psyche
Rage, Passion, & ADHD
LOVING A SPOUSE WITH ADHD: A Deeper Dive into the Misery & Ecstasy Adult ADHD isn’t the unusual diagnosis it used to be.
By Coach Ken5 years ago in Psyche
Love & ADHD
There are so many aspects and obstacles that come with being ADHD, for both you, and the people around you. Though ADHD implies a disorder in the name (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Dysphoria), I don’t agree with this.
By Coach Ken5 years ago in Psyche
Stain Glass
9 am. Currently, I am just lying in bed, complementing the existence of my life. I look at the blank white wall, frowning as blue and yellow insects appear to flutter and scribble patterns into the pebbled surface. Many of the bugs are the shades of jewels and have eerie humanoid eyes. The worst thing: I know they are not real. Just a bunch of fabricated, animated images my brain decided to conjure today. The bugs began to dance, and soon… the screaming starts.
By Jennisea Standing Rock5 years ago in Psyche
How to Heal from SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder)
From political climate, to the actual climate, 2021 has already given us a plenty of reasons to feel completely out of sorts. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD or seasonal depression) will be another catalyst of stress and anxiety for some of us this Winter.
By MYKAH CHRISTINE WILLIAMS5 years ago in Psyche