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Advice and tips on managing mental health, maintaining a positive outlook and becoming your happiest self.
Anxiety and me!
Anxiety is your body's natural response to stress. It's a feeling of fear or apprehension about what's to come. If you are like me, anxiety can become quite an embellished experience. I merely go to the worst-case scenario in my mind. I have an example of my anxiety embellishments to share with you today that happened to me over the weekend.
By Melissa Bezborotko 5 years ago in Psyche
Lower Levels of Serotonin and its Effects to the Body
Serotonin is an important neurotransmitter in the CNS and affects the circulatory and cardiovascular systems. Serotonin is a known monoamine neurotransmitter synthesized from the amino acid, tryptophan. In the CNS, serotonin contributes to the regulation of sleep, appetite, and mood. It’s intricates are involved in memory and learning. While serotonin acts as a neurotransmitter in the CNS, it acts as a vasoconstrictor in the blood. It is also a growth factor which promotes healing and controls the release of insulin. Serotonin levels in the body is affected by many factors which include diet and drugs. Alban, (2019) suggests low serotonin levels is partially responsible for our current epidemics of depression and anxiety. Evidence base studies propose serotonin deficiency occurs when a person’s body doesn’t have enough serotonin activity. Furthermore, low levels of serotonin is linked to a range of physical and psychological symptoms, resulting; anxiety, depressed mood, aggression, impulsive behaviour, insomnia, irritability, low self-esteem, poor appetite, poor memory. In addition, suboptimal levels of serotonin are also thought to be associated with several psychological conditions, including: eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and social anxiety disorder (Healthline, 2005-2019).
By Shanie Walker5 years ago in Psyche
Poly vagal theory and practical ideas to get out from the immobilization zone | MindfulStack
Today we are talking about poly vagal theory. What’s this about? I am NOT a psychologist or an expert in the field, but in small terms the poly vagal theory explains man’s reactions in dangerous situations.
By Manuel Alonge5 years ago in Psyche
Who’s To Blame ?
Have you ever wondered who is to blame for people being the way they are? I mean of course besides the obvious ( themselves). But really who makes these people act as they do? Or as I like to say “ WHO MADE YOU THIS WAY ! ?”. Or is it just me? These days I've found myself being very analytical, so every time someone does something I don't like I immediately start thinking where they get this from? All these unanswered questions that we in fact have the answers to.
By A Peace Of Mind5 years ago in Psyche
On Mind Serving the Wrong Master
Please take this with a sense of humor, but being human is not always a walk in the park. At the risk of sounding dramatic and pessimistic, so many people chew on their internal psychological suffering like they chew on a piece of gum; and do so without noticing it. No wonder we see layer upon layer of denial and narcotic cover-ups.
By Eric Stone5 years ago in Psyche
Understanding Body Image
I want to start by saying that I know how complicated body image can be. It’s a hard subject to tackle and a struggle for many. What makes it so difficult is that it’s so subjective. How I see myself is going to be a lot different to how you see me and when you are struggling to understand your relationship with your body or understand your emotional or disordered eating, your body image plays such an important part.
By Emma Jayne Lions5 years ago in Psyche
I Can't Hear My Own Pain
I find it a difficult task to forgive others for their actions done purposely to cause harm. When offering forgiveness, I generate an uncomfortable feeling inside that forces me to turn away. I categorize my sadness, anger, guilt, or fear as clinging to the memory of its importance. Then ignore my emotions around the experience allowing it to cement inside my psyche.
By Chris Madsen5 years ago in Psyche
Mind Cleansing
The year-that-shall-not-be-named taught us better than anything that mental health and self-care are beyond important. Social media influencers and celebrities endorse products to help us "stay fit", "get skinny", or "obtain that hourglass figure". They always push this agenda that physical health and appearance take precedence. But where are the advertisements and endorsements for a clear mind?...positive thoughts?...good mental health? Fortunately, mental health issues are beginning to be taken more seriously in our culture and society, and there are more and more resources to help us conquer our mental struggles and fight the stigma. But, even then, it can be difficult to know when, where, and how to practice self-care.
By Raine Neal5 years ago in Psyche
Stolen by the FAE
To say “well, this has been a hell of a year” when looking back would be a massive understatement. Considering my last published post on my personal blog was in April of 2020, it’s fair to say that things have changed. Some of those changes have been large, others have been small. Losing my job was a large change. Making adjustments to my personal hygiene routine is a small one. Beginning pursuit of a degree in counseling psychology? Large. Learning a few new chords on a guitar and getting my fingers on a Casio keyboard again? Not so much.
By Blue Ink Alchemy5 years ago in Psyche
