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A Difficulty In Writing An Article Every Day
When you dedicate yourself to Writing An Article Every Day, you know you'll encounter some challenges. I'm facing one of those Challenges Today.
By Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, DFM, DHM, DAS (hc)about a year ago in Psyche
Suicide Prevention: Honorable endeavor or impossible mission?
Suicide is a serious subject and I haven't written about it seriously or intellectually for most of my writing career. I've written many poems expressing in various ways the emotions and thoughts of a suicidal person. I've also written some stories in an attempt to shed some light on the matter. However, today's submission isn't about being "suicidal" or dealing with mental illness. In this article, I'd like to discuss mental health in general and the Florida Mental Health Act of 1971 (also known as The Baker Act). I'd also like to share my personal experiences with suicide, crisis stabilization facilities, and my overall opinions about how people should handle this subject. What makes me an expert? Do I have a Doctorate degree in Psychology? No, I majored in English. But I've spent 25 years in and out of the "insane asylums" and on and off prescribed psyche medications. I've been to hospitals in Florida, New York, Illinois, Georgia, and New Jersey. I may not be qualified to prescribe medications, but after 25 years of experience as a diagnosed and treated patient, I feel quite confident in my expertise on the subject.
By Shanon Angermeyer Normanabout a year ago in Psyche
Lament Of The Soul
Life is Not Often Easy. Life is Not Often Fair. I See the Pain that Others Have. I Feel the Agony that Infects their Lives.
By Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, DFM, DHM, DAS (hc)about a year ago in Psyche
Why Leaders Rarely Improve Their Thinking
Leaders often discuss the "Need" for better Solutions and Innovations for their Organizations. Yet, Leaders usually Fail at Truly Accomplishing this.
By Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, DFM, DHM, DAS (hc)about a year ago in Psyche
Fractured Mind. AI-Generated.
Ethan Davis was always in control. At 35, he was a successful architect, known for his precision and meticulous designs. He lived in a modern apartment with clean lines and minimalistic décor—everything in its perfect place, just like his life. But lately, something was wrong. Strange things were happening, things he couldn’t explain.
By your_storyteller about a year ago in Psyche
Facing The Darkness. Content Warning.
The World can be a Scary Place, and there is Darkness that exists. I have been thinking about this a lot today. I received an email from an organization that I donate to, Save the Children.
By Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, DFM, DHM, DAS (hc)about a year ago in Psyche
When Strengths Become Weaknesses
In Positive Psychology, there is a lot of talk about Leaning into your Strengths. There is a lot of Value in this as well.
By Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, DFM, DHM, DAS (hc)about a year ago in Psyche
Dendritic Growth. Content Warning.
The abyss is often seen as a terror—something to run from or act as though it were a barrier. It is understood as a void—the "great chasm fixed" between two impossible points of existence or the deepest strata of our earth and seas. You've perhaps heard that Nietzsche said if you gaze into it long enough, it gazes back. It is not a space to be navigated lightly; instead, entered with caution, or better yet, avoided entirely.
By kpabout a year ago in Psyche
25 Easy Ways to Make Money Online Without Spending Anything
25 Easy Ways to Make Money Online Without Spending Anything With the internet growing every day, making money online has become easier than ever. Whether you’re looking to earn some extra cash or even want to start something full-time, there are lots of ways to make money online without spending a dime. Here’s a list of 25 simple ways to start earning today.
By Bankerabout a year ago in Psyche
Free – A Lucrative Offer
Have you ever noticed how many things are advertised as "free"? Free apps, free samples, free trials, free content—there’s no shortage of offers that promise something without us having to pay a dime. At first glance, it seems like a great deal. Who doesn’t love getting something for nothing, right? But if we look a little deeper, we realize that “free” often comes with a hidden cost.
By Abhinav Misraabout a year ago in Psyche
Hidden Bias Chains In Leadership
Most of us have heard the word "Bias" before. We all have some Biases, even when we understand that a Bias is a tendency to favor or oppose something or someone in a way that is unfair, inaccurate, or closed-minded.
By Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, DFM, DHM, DAS (hc)about a year ago in Psyche
Expecting Gratitude
Yesterday I wrote an Article about having Gratitude for the Small things in Life. There is a lot of great Research that has shown that having Gratitude has a lot of Psychophysiological Benefits for us as Humans.
By Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, DFM, DHM, DAS (hc)about a year ago in Psyche