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Advice and tips on managing mental health, maintaining a positive outlook and becoming your happiest self.

I Suck at Adulting: Here’s How to Not Fix Your Life
I’m 35, and I have no fucking idea what I am doing. Up until now I’ve failed miserably at being an adult, and as such I’ve ended up doing a 360 degree turn only to land right where I began. Don’t be like me.
By Nicole Bedford6 years ago in Psyche
Don't dig in your past!
„Our unconsciuos mind tends to repeat situations in which trauma appeared in the past, in order to give us continuous opportunities to resolve it. Stirring up pain leads to healing.
By Zoe Mercury6 years ago in Psyche
Creativity and the Loophole.
Problems and solutions, two seperate islands that seem to be out of touch and opposites from eachother. We all want to be able to embark on our journey of finding that island of solutions to many aspects in life. That utopia where the poeple we care about thrive and the dreams we have are finally accomplished. A place where we can feel joy and freedom with ourselves, not having to worry or carry the weight of the world on our shoulders. An answer to what to do next, and to ultimatley be okay with the result as Florence + The Machine puts it in her song, "The Dog Days are Over." Celebrating a release of what used to keep us confined and trapped to truly embrace happiness.
By Jackyys_6 years ago in Psyche
Everything will be okay
DISCLAIMER: I AM NOT NOR HAVE I EVER BEEN AN EXPERT IN MENTAL HEALTH OR ANYTHING ELSE. THIS IS A GENTLE REMINDER KIND OF DEAL RATHER THAN SOLID PSYCHOTHERAPY. I AM NOT A PROFESSIONAL I JUST CARE A LOT.
By Sophie Mortimer6 years ago in Psyche
Journaling for Mental Health
I checked myself into a psychiatric hospital in 2014 and then again in 2016. The first time I did it I was a year clean and sober, also I was insane. Riddled with feelings and no functional behavioral strategies to handle them. The second time, I was exhausted, depressed and tired of functional behavioral strategies. During this admission, I began journaling. It started by accident during a group therapy session on ‘emotional coping’. My first page is below, I clearly was a bit overwhelmed. I did not know that I was setting up a practice that would afford me insight, healing, and sanity.
By Aunty Sal6 years ago in Psyche
Life or Death
ADHD, Major Depression, Major Anxiety and Social Anxiety. Those are my medical diagnoses. I can't post a picture from a test or procedure to show you what it looks like. I can't explain to you how anyone else with these diagnoses feels. It's not the same for everyone.
By Jennah Wittenbarger6 years ago in Psyche
Surviving the Holidays with Mental Illness
For many, the holidays are a time of love, joy and celebration. Filled with smiles, family, and good food. For me and many people with mental illness, it can be the worst time of year. Full of expectations, reflecting on the past year and having therapists on vacation.
By the.unstable.sibling6 years ago in Psyche
13 Ways to Suicide
The next decade of humanity will be defined by three mental conditions: Stress, anxiety and depression. This triad will take more lives in the next ten years than the first and second World Wars together and I was very close to be part of that statistic.
By David Rincon 6 years ago in Psyche
Mental Health Matters
Collectively humanity is finally moving forth from an era in which mental illnesses were regarded as imaginary ailments, into an era where we are being forced to recognize that mental health is no less important than physical health. According to the World Health Organization, upwards of 800,000 people a year will commit suicide globally. That is one person every 40 seconds. Why is it that during this time of acknowledging mental heath, we are seeing more suicides than ever before? Suicide.org estimates that global suicide rates have increased a whopping 60 percent within the last 45 years, and continues to increase. In the aftermath of suicide, it is not uncommon to hear friends and family express their overwhelming shock, explaining that their loved one seemed “so happy and full of life,” or “they seemed fine mere days ago." My prognosis is that, even though society has recognized that we have a global mental health crisis, collectively we are still failing to understand what it really means to live life with a mental illness. It is extremely difficult for someone who doesn’t fight this battle, to truly understand what it means to be on the frontlines.
By Kristin Wilson6 years ago in Psyche
Why Mental Illness Self-Diagnosis Doesn't Work
It's not all that uncommon to hear people self-diagnose a mental illness or suggest a diagnosis for someone else. It's certainly something that seems tempting, but is it accurate?
By Ashley L. Peterson6 years ago in Psyche
DBT and Me
Yesterday, I wrote about how I discovered the practice of mindfulness. Today, I want to share how I use this practice in everyday living to make life beautiful, even in my darkest hours.
By Becca Willson6 years ago in Psyche
Tips for Improving Your Mental Health
Your mental health is important. If you suffer from mental health issues, then know you are not alone. Many people deal with mental issues such as anxiety and depression, and it can take a toll on your daily life. It's important that you are upfront with your doctor about any mental health issues you may be experiencing, but there are some things you can do to help overcome negative thoughts.
By Mikkie Mills6 years ago in Psyche