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Open Letter to the Depressed and Anxious, or Both
"You'll be fine." "Just be happy." "Do something that makes you feel happy." "It's only a phase. We all have rough times. You'll get over it." "You do this just for attention." These things are constantly repeated tirelessly to people who are exhausted by only getting out of bed. Shoved down the throat of someone who feels like they're drowning even though they aren't near a single body of water. Repeated to people who are dying to do the things they love but don't see the point in doing so. Words that are drilled into someone who is crying out for help but is seemingly ignored. These phrases are fed to people who may be considering committing suicide because they feel like they don't matter and physically hurt from loneliness and hurt. Phrases said to those with depression.
By Summer Smith8 years ago in Psyche
Five of the Most Misunderstood Mental Illnesses
These are five of the most misunderstood mental illnesses. Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional and have listed all of my sources below each entry. This is not intended to diagnose any disorder; please visit your doctor if you have any concerns.
By Eadlyen Greenwood8 years ago in Psyche
Lesson Without Words
In the midst of a cold winter night, on Christmas Eve, he sat against a wall in Manhattan's Fifty-third Street in what seemed a complete different time and place. There were no street lights where we were parked and would have completely missed him if it weren’t for our wandering eyes and mere chance. My glance traveled through the foggy window from the backseat of our car; I squinted but there was only darkness, I finally managed to recognize the shape of a human figure wearing a coat that would only give warmth on a blossoming spring day. I looked ahead as the bright Christmas lights illuminated the New York City streets. I could feel the excitement, joy and the grin growing on my face but if I turned back to look at him there would only be sadness and chills taking joy's place. He didn’t move an inch, you would question if he was even alive. Better yet why wasn’t he in a shelter on such a cold night?
By Myra Minty8 years ago in Psyche
Read This if You Think Mental Health Is a Joke
According to Statistics Canada, as of 2014, over 2,300,000 people were diagnosed with a mood disorder (1). That's approximately 6.3% of the population. The CMHO states that as many as 1 in 5 children and youth in Ontario alone will experience some kind of Mental Health problem, with 70% of cases having an onset during adolescence or childhood (2).
By Lorah Catherine8 years ago in Psyche
Daughter Lost. Top Story - August 2017.
When I found out I was pregnant with my now 12 year old daughter Hannah I was overjoyed. Her father and I didn't have a lot of money and were concerned about how we would care for her. I also already had another child from a previous relationship.
By Stephanie Norman8 years ago in Psyche
How Narcissists Are Created
Narcissists are among the most despised people on the planet. While other dysfunctional personalities evoke sympathy in people, pathological narcissists do not. People often feel pity for the narcissistic personality at first — especially if the narcissist presents themselves as a helpless victim, as many narcissists will — but this is usually very short-lived because narcissists are so terribly controlling, abusive and hateful. It is impossible to feel pity or sympathy for a person who works so hard to hurt others. In fact, narcissists sometimes seem compelled to hurt only those who care about them, rendering people literally unable to feel any sympathy for them at all.
By Little Shaman8 years ago in Psyche
