selfcare
The importance of self-care is paramount; enhance your health and wellbeing, manage your stress, and maintain control under pressure.
Simple Tips on Holding Space for Ourselves
In today's world, we are constantly connected to everything and everyone around us such as social media and smart devices. Yet, the world often feels more disconnected than ever, especially if you are neurodivergent community or have a mental illness. Why? Because when we take time to prioritize our mental health and symptoms, it is often frowned upon, leading us to disconnect from our thoughts and feelings, leading to us masking and neglecting our emotional well-being.
By Sandy Pace 2 months ago in Psyche
Why It's Important To Let Go
The most dangerous thing about students of history is that they continually teach only the history they think matters. If they're good teachers, unfortunately, people will listen. That turns them into people stuck in the past, unable to see the present, and oblivious to what could still be.
By Jason Ray Morton 2 months ago in Psyche
Managing the Bad Days After Mental Health Recovery
"The fight against yourself is such a fearful war." ― Hannah Clayton, Until the Shadows Lengthen I write a lot about my recovery from PTSD and schizophrenia. My message is that you're never too broken to change your life, even if it takes decades, as it did for me.
By Leon Macfayden2 months ago in Psyche
Surviving the Storm: Navigating Life with a Narcissist . Content Warning. AI-Generated.
Imagine waking up every day to a world where the laws are always shifting and where affection and appreciation can quickly change to scorn and criticism. You can be the villain the next and the hero the first. This is the confusing reality of having a narcissist in your life: it's a life of highs and lows that make you doubt your own sanity. This piece delves into the intricate dynamics of living with a narcissist, examining the psychological tricks they play and providing advice on how to maintain your sense of self in the middle of their mayhem.
By Corey Sonnier2 months ago in Psyche
Simple Ways to Empower Ourselves to Define Our Mental Health Journey
What does it mean to define our mental health journey? For me, defining my mental health journey is deeply personal. It has empowered me to foster a resilient and self-compassionate approach to how I relate to my Generalized Anxiety Disorder and ADHD diagnosis, treatment, and challenges.
By Sandy Pace 2 months ago in Psyche
Raw materials.
I suddenly realised that I don’t have to feel great in order to write. Nor do I have to be inspired and connected to the higher power. It is ideal of course to create from that place. But this world is far from perfect, and so am I. If anything, I doubt that a truly creative person can feel great at all times; their sensitivity is a double edged sword after all. And for the most part, we don’t live in the society that accommodates those with a deeply feeling nature.
By Eva Smitte2 months ago in Psyche
Unveiling 11 Effective Memorization Strategies
Have you seen the movie "Limitless"? If you're not sure, let me jog your memory: it's about a main character who discovers a special pill that allows him to recall all his experiences and knowledge whenever he needs to. Imagine if that were true! We spend our entire lives learning, but we often forget much of what we've learned. Why does this happen, and how can we improve our memory? In this article, I'll share some simple memorization tips and a universal formula to help you retrieve any information from your memory whenever you need it.
By Misbah Riaz2 months ago in Psyche
EMOTIONAL MANIPULATION
Emotional manipulation is a complex and often insidious form of psychological influence where one person uses tactics to control, exploit, or influence another's feelings and behaviors. Unlike physical manipulation, which is overt and often immediately recognizable, emotional manipulation operates under the radar, making it difficult to detect and even harder to address. This article delves into the nuances of emotional manipulation, exploring its mechanisms, identifying signs, and offering strategies for those who find themselves ensnared in its web.
By ASMAU AHMAD2 months ago in Psyche