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

"No." Is a Complete Sentence
People pleasing is not just doing someone a favour, or being kind. It's someone who doesn't know how to say NO. People pleasers act out of a place of pain, which can cause them their happiness, health, close relationships, and their right to self-expression. Because they fail to set good boundaries, they have their own preferences or desires suppressed. They also have their own feelings suppressed.
By Sonica M7 years ago in Psyche
They Hurt You, Then Leave You to Do the Work!
"Heal your trauma" has become my personal mantra. I can tell people close to me are sick of hearing it, but I won't stop saying it because I believe in the truth of this statement.
By Ayanda Mandlazi7 years ago in Psyche
The Beauty of Being Both
Everyone has unique and individual ways of recharging their energy. For the longest time, I thought I gained my energy from being around people. I am social, and friendly, I like to hang out, and go on adventures with others. But as I have gotten older and become more aware of my spiritual, mental, and emotional needs, I have realized that I am most fulfilled, and feel the most recharged when I am by myself. There's a certain kind of peace that comes with simply being in your own company—and enjoying it. It wasn't easy for me to get to this mental state. Like I said, I love being around people, and hanging out, so coming to the realization that I even could be alone (and love it!) was pretty astounding. Once I grasped it, though, it became my safe place.
By Raquel Z. Duarte7 years ago in Psyche
Adapting to Your Limits
Mental and physical health shapes your life. Whether you are in peak shape, or you are struggling, it will change how you approach life.
By 'Toto' (Aleksina Teto)7 years ago in Psyche
How to Recognize a Sociopath
A person can never be too careful around strangers. There are some people that prey on others. A sociopath is a person that manifests a lack of conscience by ignoring the feelings of others and showing a disregard for what is right and what is wrong. They do not feel guilt or remorse for their actions. There are some characteristics to look for to determine if you have come in contact with a sociopath.
By Mia Morales7 years ago in Psyche
Sensitive Dude: Vacations
Sensory-Processing Sensitivity is a big deal to those living with it (15-20 percent of the population). I have SPS, so my pen name is Sensitive Dude. If you're a highly sensitive person (HSP) or want to learn more about SPS, then I'm writing to you.
By Sensitive Dude7 years ago in Psyche
My Journey
Ok, so we are going to talk about mental health. The word itself automatically makes me feel sectioned to the other side of the room. How about, How are you ? How are you feeling? These days everything seems to have a name, and a medicine to go with it. Great that may seem, but in life there really is no easy fix if you want lasting wellness. Action must be taken. I don't know what it may be with me, be it pride or ego. I just found it so hard to accept I was struggling. I have now learned to accept its okay to not be OK. I get it; every case is different, and as individuals we are all wired differently—this is our uniqueness. But hey, this is me, and this is my journey, and this is the way I want to deal with how I am feeling.
By Anna C Graves7 years ago in Psyche
How to Embrace Introversion
There are a lot of introverts in this world, but society in general seems to have pretty strong expectations of extroversion, or at the very least extroverted behaviour. Susan Cain's bestselling book Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking has helped many an introvert to realize they're not alone in the world, but it takes another step to get to the point of embracing introversion.
By Ashley L. Peterson7 years ago in Psyche
Sensitive Dude: Nice Tech, Man
Sensory-Processing Sensitivity is a big deal to those living with it (15-20 percent of the population). I have SPS, so my pen name is Sensitive Dude. If you're a highly sensitive person (HSP) or want to learn more about SPS, then I'm writing to you.
By Sensitive Dude7 years ago in Psyche
Sensitive Dude: Trouble Thinking?
Sensory-Processing Sensitivity is a big deal to those living with it (15-20 percent of the population). I have SPS, so my pen name is Sensitive Dude. If you're a highly sensitive person (HSP) or want to learn more about SPS, then I'm writing to you.
By Sensitive Dude7 years ago in Psyche
Practical “Rollercoaster-Life” Advice
We won't make it out alive on this rollercoaster that is life... but wouldn’t it be nice to avoid self destruction? One in five documented bipolar patients self destruct, presumably due to their illness. This terrified me, being bipolar 1. But I know it will be ok. It will be better than ok—it will be great.
By Lorraine Da Brain7 years ago in Psyche
Improving Your Mental Health By Improving Environmental Factors
Mental Health America reports that there are over 44 million adult Americans suffering with mental health issues based on 2015 records. This staggering number provides some insight into how pervasive the problem is and why you should make a concerted effort to prevent and manage environmental factors that can cause or worsen mental illness problems. The good news to be found here is that you can take a few positive steps to improve these environmental factors to positively impact your mental health.
By Mia Morales7 years ago in Psyche