disorder
The spectrum of Mental Health disorders is incredibly vast; we showcase the multitude of conditions that affect mood, thinking and behavior.
Trichotillomania
Let me tell you a little story about how I developed Trichotillomania. When I was a young girl in elementary school I was bullied and picked on for most of 4th grade through 6th grade. As a young kid I didn’t really know how to handle all that pressure and stress so one day I started pulling my eyebrows out. Of course that made the bullies pick on me even more, so my mom decided to take me out and home school me for middle school. I’m so glad she did! I really hated my life at that point because of those bullies. I hated myself too, no kid should hate themselves but I really did. Eventually though as I got older I began to fully love myself and all of myself, still though I struggle... even now I struggle with Trichotillomania. So you’re probably wondering... what is Trichotillomania? Well it is disorder that involves recurrent, irresistible urges to pull out body hair. The urges involve pulling out hair from the scalp, eyebrows, or other areas of the body. In my case I pull my eyebrows out, sometimes my eyelashes and sometimes my leg hair. I know that it may sound really weird but that’s just something I do to deal with stress.
By Reba Miller 5 years ago in Psyche
Self diagnosis
Before I start, I just want to say that this is my opinion as an autistic woman that struggles with mental illness. Some people that have professional diagnosis might disagree with me which is completely fine but this is an important subject and I want to give out the informations. I do invalidate self diagnosis but I still do not recommend it.
By Alexe Robitaille5 years ago in Psyche
Alexithymia
Alexithymia is a condition responsible for a lack of understanding and identification of one's own emotions, as well as the emotions of others. It's still in the early stages of research, so it's not widely considered an official diagnosable condition, but it's starting to gain a lot of traction.
By Eriko Jane5 years ago in Psyche
6 Little-Known Ways Women with ADHD Struggle Day-to-Day
Women with ADHD are wildly underdiagnosed, a fact which has been gaining traction as more and more women speak out about their experiences with neurodiversity. Few people are aware of the ways that ADHD specifically impacts women. Girls and women with the disorder often suffer in silence, and are more likely to suffer from generalized anxiety and major depression than their male peers. As a woman with ADHD pursuing a masters in educational psychology, I have learned a few things about my condition that I think more of us should be aware of.
By Erin Eliza5 years ago in Psyche
Me, Myself and I...and The Other Six
Most people who have Disassociative Identity Disorder, are just like everyone else. Is that a shocking statement? It shouldn't be but because of the way we are usually portrayed in the media, those of us who have a diagnosis of DID are perceived as deranged psychopaths who have other personalities that pop out every now and again completely unbeknownst to us and go on a what is for that particular personality, a demented little killing spree.
By Clara Elizabeth Hamilton Orr Burns5 years ago in Psyche
The ADHD Symptom No One Talks About
In third grade, Jeff was the coolest kid in our class. He was friends with everyone; kids wanted to sit with him at recess, to play soccer with him at lunch on the wide gravel field. His jokes got laughs from the entire class, often derailing lessons much to the dismay of our teacher. Jeff was so popular that adults would need to intervene to help him decide which kids to partner with during group projects, the long line of hopeful acquaintances snaking away from his desk.
By Erin Eliza5 years ago in Psyche
Why 'White Coat Syndrome' and The Pandemic Are A Double Threat
These past two years have been fraught with enough challenges to make anyone’s blood pressure spike. From wildfires around the world to the novel coronavirus pandemic, these several months have provided plenty of coverage to raise alarm. But for those with white coat syndrome, these circumstances have created additional cause for concern.
By James Goydos, MD5 years ago in Psyche
Of Course You Do
Of Course You Do 1. Tara Sunder's eyes opened before her alarm went off. She reached over to find the other side of the bed empty so she laid still and listened. She could hear the clanking of a spoon in a cup down in the kitchen. Tara lifted her head and looked at the other side of the bed;
By Michael Gimera5 years ago in Psyche
A Glimpse Inside my Mind
I’m often told that my words or actions don’t make any sense to others. In fact, I’ve been told this so much over several years that I’ve started to look at it as my downfall. That is-until recently. Just because it doesn’t make sense to you, don’t mean it doesn’t make sense to me. I’m not one to be labeled at “normal” and after some recent self discoveries I now understand why.
By Kaylee Gilman5 years ago in Psyche
Try Not to Lose Yourself
It was this journey of evangelism which lead me to a rather different gospel. I knelt faithfully at the altar of doubt, praying to the Gods of my time, for success, for power, for wealth. Over and over again, the bell rang. I opened my eyes, to find all the Gods departed. Each time I pulled out my diary, continued the tally, returned the book to its pocket, and knelt again.
By Will Dudley5 years ago in Psyche
