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

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This is written as advice, help and based on many years experience. I am not a virus expert but take all my advice from those that are.
By ASHLEY SMITH4 years ago in Psyche
Why You Shouldn't Cope with Trauma By Yourself
Some of the toughest challenges we face in life aren’t obvious or easy to see from the outside. Traumatic stress, which can be brought on by a wide variety of things that happen to or around us, causes a wide range of harmful effects and can be tremendously difficult to carry and heal from. Coping with and moving past trauma is just as intensive as rehabilitating a joint after surgery and takes work, time, commitment, and support.
By andrewdeen144 years ago in Psyche
It’s More Important Than Ever to Talk About Mental Health
I rarely used to talk much about how I was feeling or open up when I was struggling. Since getting help for depression and anxiety, I’ve seen the importance of talking to support our mental health.
By Andy McAleese4 years ago in Psyche
3 Emotions You Need to Experience to Understand.
I believe it is hard to understand almost anything until you have experienced it. This is especially true of emotions. My reasoning for this is that emotions transcend language. You can try to explain an emotion to someone, but the explanation will only take you so far. Without direct experience, it is impossible to know the depth, length, and consequences of any emotion.
By Leon Macfayden4 years ago in Psyche
7 Harsh Truths to Improve Your Life.
In my life, I have had to swallow some harsh truths. The following is a work in progress, but I can honestly say the more of this list I accept, the better my life has become.
By Leon Macfayden4 years ago in Psyche
Conversation Sparked A Glimmer Of Light In The Dark
Throughout therapy, the focus was on reframing my experiences. I started to believe there were never any happy times when I was young.
By Sam Finlayson4 years ago in Psyche
What it is Like to Live With Daily Post-Traumatic Stress
Living With Post-Traumatic Stress Writing about it, meditation, and a change of direction helps! Before I start, a bit of background is in order: I have Post Traumatic Stress. I have had Post-Traumatic Stress since 1967, although I didn't realize it until much later. My first counseling session didn't happen until 1980.
By Ken4 years ago in Psyche
"It gets better"
I'll be the first to admit, and not in a self-defeated way, that I am difficult to be in a relationship with. Now, this is not the first thing I add in my Tinder bio (shoutout to Hinge, that's how my partner of two years and I met) but I do notify romantic interests about my mental health pretty early on.
By c4 years ago in Psyche
Anxiolytic Aromatherapy: Reducing the Stress Impact in Our Lives
Usually, when we hear the word Aromatherapy we think of essential oils, particularly Lavender, sweet floral aromas, bath salts, salves, body butter, quiet places, peace, and pure relaxation.
By Caroline-StoryGirlCA4 years ago in Psyche
Holiday Gift Guide for Deaf People - It's Not What You Think. Top Story - December 2021.
Know a Deaf or Hard of Hearing person and would like to get them a holiday gift? Sometimes our best intentions have the wrong impact. You give something that a Deaf or Hard of Hearing person will either find useless, insulting, or repetitive.
By Tracy Stine4 years ago in Psyche
Websites like Vocal are Essential for Disabled Writers
I'm a disabled writer. These two traits are not connected to one another - I classified myself as a writer long before my diagnosis. At nine years old I decided I wanted to write books for a living, and set myself on a continuous path that, at the time, seemed relatively simple. The world often does to a child's eyes.
By Jade Hadfield4 years ago in Psyche
I Discovered My True Friends When I Went a Little Cray. Top Story - December 2021.
Since my series of brain injuries, I’ve thought a lot about friendship. I’ve learned who my friends are, and who they’re not. And I treasure relationships more than ever. I appreciate the love of my friends, but I’ve also had to distance myself from friendships that are emotionally or mentally unhealthy.
By Catherine Kenwell4 years ago in Psyche