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10 Songs That Have Helped People with Anxiety and Depression
We have come up with a list of the top ten songs that have helped people with anxiety and depression. From songs that provide motivation and hope, to simply ones that so expertly capture the struggles of those who live with depression and anxiety each day.
By April Demarco8 years ago in Psyche
5 Ways to Help a Friend with Panic Attacks
Watching a loved one suffer from panic attacks is a terrible thing to witness. It’s even worse when you have absolutely no idea on how to handle the situation. Do you sit and stare? Ask them if they’re okay? Call for an ambulance?! Panic?!!
By Angi Bartlett8 years ago in Psyche
Managing Your Anxiety During Stressful Situations at Work
So, you’ve started your day with the best intentions possible. Maybe you did some positive affirmations in the morning to help you set your goals for the day. Maybe you left your house feeling less anxious than usual, or maybe it’s just a regular day. You get to work and settle in for the long haul, but then you receive an email regarding upcoming layoffs in your department and begin to feel anxious. An hour later, an email pops up from your manager asking you to step into the meeting room. Upon entering the room you see your manager, their supervisor, and a representative from HR. You feel your heart palpitate, your palms sweat, and your body tremble. How do you handle yourself in a professional manner when you’re already on the brink of an anxiety attack?
By Alicia Lynn8 years ago in Psyche
How to Get Through a Panic Attack
Extreme anxiety and panic attacks can often overwhelm your senses. Going through either of them can be draining both physically and mentally. Of course, each person has different symptoms and triggers, but the fact that panic attacks are exhausting is universal.
By Angi Bartlett8 years ago in Psyche
What Does a Girl Have to Do to Get Some Therapy Around Here?
After spending a handful of years struggling on and off with painful bouts of clinical depression and PTSD, I decided it was time to go back to seeing a therapist. It wasn't that I was necessarily afraid to talk about my issues, but the issue with depression is that one of the side effects tends to be a lack of motivation, which unfortunately, creates a kind of catch-22 situation (being that you think maybe you should get help for your depression, then your depression keeps you from calling someone and getting help). Alas, after several conversations with myself back and forth, I decide to deal with my problems.
By Rachel Bee8 years ago in Psyche
The OCD Itch
I have OCD! Some of you know it, some of you don’t, well now you do! When I say I have OCD, I mean I have Obsessive Compulsive DISORDER! Not that I get a little OCD about cleaning (I don’t by the way). Although I am bad when it comes to food hygiene and touching food. I mean I have a disorder, a disability, something that puts me at a disadvantage to others. I take medication to control this illness and I probably will for the rest of my life.
By Elizabeth Emery8 years ago in Psyche
Psychopathy and Juju
Statistically 1% of the general population is diagnosed with psychopathy, which is something the night's talker, Jessica, points out in the first couple of minutes. She has worked in the forensic field for awhile and specialised in uncovering the characteristics of the darker, callous, impulsive side of human nature. This, as expected, does involve perusing horrific case studies and interviews with murderers and serial killers.
By Maura Dudas8 years ago in Psyche
For the Days When You Can't Get Out of Bed
I know how it feels, the mornings where the sun is beaming through the curtains, the birds are chirping and the day is right in front of you, but why? Why get up? I don't want to, I don't need to, therefore, I'm not going to. I know the weight depression has and it makes it feel like your bed is where you belong all day but that's not a life. I remember the fights I had with myself every morning trying to convince myself to get up. Here are some things that I did that I hope help you when you're struggling to get out of bed.
By Cristian Carrasco8 years ago in Psyche
When Your Anxiety Decides to Win
Rolling over to check the time and to check your phone like it's the morning newspaper. Looking through everything that happened while you were asleep, avoiding your adult life and responsibilities. You now are having all the feelings come back to you, and instantly, your day is automatically ruined.
By Madison Zygadlo8 years ago in Psyche
Interesting Habits of People With Hidden Depression
350 million people suffer from depression in the United States, as one of the leading causing of disability in America. However, there are also people in the world who suffer from depression, while concealing it from the people around them.
By Kelsey Lange8 years ago in Psyche
