stigma
People with mental illness represent one of the most deeply stigmatized groups in our culture. Learn more about it here.
End The Stigma
Society has a funny way of making stigmas for the uncomfortable and the unfamiliar. Society says an addict is the homeless man down the street or the young mother not taking care of her children. Society says an addict doesn’t have a job, doesn’t take showers, and looks dirty. Society says mental illnesses are “chosen” by white women, with a lot of responsibility to take on. Mental illnesses are designated for women who drive around a soccer team 4 times a week and pick their 3 kids up from three different schools daily. Society says addiction is “a choice” made by someone who is weak, uneducated, and who grew up with parents who didn’t care for them. Society looks at someone and thinks they know that person’s life story. I am here to tell you that is all a lie.
By TheAddictMom5 years ago in Psyche
Burns, Marks, and Scars.
My scars do not deceive your eyes They are wounds from a fight I once fought That I won, I conquered, I survived These scars are apart of me, something I was once ashamed of and every once and A while I still feel that struggle but then I realize who I am.
By Daja folds5 years ago in Psyche
Why Can’t We Be (synthetic) Friends?
My name is Polly Esther. I customize clothing for dolls (and robots), the majority of whom are made mostly of silicone and are made in factories. You might have heard the term “sex doll” before, but that’s not the term I like to use (though it’s often the term that needs to be brought up for clarity’s sake when I’m explaining what I do for a living). I like to use the terms “synthetic companion”, or “synthetic human”. Synthetic companions are NOT easy to dress and undress, and every organic human I know that has one staying with them is not comfortable leaving their synthetic companion unclothed. This is where I come in: my job is to make dressing and undressing their doll a more positive experience. Sometimes I receive a request for an elaborate, original outfit to be sewn from scratch, but clients usually hire me as their personal stylist, shopper, and seamstress. Once I’ve put together an ensemble that suits the synthetic person’s personality, I have to sew-in openings/closures in places that clothing usually does not have, which is the trickiest part of my job.
By Polly Esther 5 years ago in Psyche
Fifty shades of purple………the dark side of Epilepsy.
I can hear you asking after reading the title asking Why purple. Well, purple is the color set aside for Purple day, which is celebrated on the 26th March, as a global initiative dedicated to raising epilepsy awareness. Seeing as we a fast-approaching 26th March I got excited to see this challenge about Uncommon knowledge, however I missed the boat. The competition closed before I could submit this. I have just, been to busy to be able to get my story in; but I thought I might just share anyway, despite missing the competition.
By Emma White5 years ago in Psyche
The Persuasion of Suicide Contagion
"Dr. Armonson stitched up her wrist wounds. Within five minutes of the transfusion, he declared her out of danger. Chucking her under the chin, he said, "What are you doing here, honey? You're not even old enough to know how bad life gets."
By Alison Lyons5 years ago in Psyche
Changing the public view on Phobias
Before you read on, I apologise if the grammar in this story is bad, but I needed to get this message out there and because of its contents I couldn’t meticulously comb through it for every error. If you continue to read, then thank you for taking the time to read what I feel I need to say.
By Matthew Keogh5 years ago in Psyche
ADHD Demystified
Everyone seems to think they know all about ADHD and its symptoms. I'll be out somewhere and over hear people say things to their friends like, "I'm so ADD right now!", because they'll be on their phone while also working on their computer, and they cant decide which device to devote their attention to. I've also talked to many people who don't believe ADHD is a legitimate issue or that it was created by big pharma just to sell drugs. What's worse are the numerous stereotypes and stigmas that are associated with having ADHD. When people hear that I am ADHD, cue the eye rolls and endless suggestions of dietary changes, more exercise, less screen time, it's a conspiracy, or worse, "it's all in your head", comments.
By Wendy Sanders5 years ago in Psyche
