disorder

The spectrum of Mental Health disorders is incredibly vast; we showcase the multitude of conditions that affect mood, thinking and behavior.

The War Within
The world we live in is plagued with disease and illness. We have the common cold which is easily identified by the physical symptoms of sneezing, coughing, a little trickle of the nose. Then of course we have more vivid ones which can leave you bed-bound, you know, the "take the day off work" kind where you feel as though your body goes into complete shutdown. You can't even do the most basic of tasks—breathing, eating, sleeping—they all become a wicked chore.
By Reese Hulbert8 years ago in Psyche
The Falling Bridge
To describe my mind is impossible. Even I don’t dare to venture towards my subconscious, yet I know what lies within. It is like being on top of a bridge you know is about to fall, collapse into rubble in the river that flows beneath. Yet my feet stand ground on the stone like an old oak tree’s roots will into the earth. My legs turn into what I can only describe as tall pieces of grass getting caught in a tornado. My heart is as heavy as the anchor that keeps the planet together and earth’s existence. My subconscious making an appearance trying to convince the others to jump for the fun of it.
By C.J. Dalton8 years ago in Psyche
Turning Points III
Part 3 starts at 15 years old. I was a newly single sophomore who was, unbeknownst to me, developing crippling depression and anxiety disorders. I started hanging out with seniors who could drive and going out to local shows where my friends' bands would be performing.
By V. Renae8 years ago in Psyche
Turning Point: The Present
I skipped junior year of high school because everyone I was friends with graduated at the end of my sophomore year. The end of that year was also when I fell in love with one of my best friends and subsequently found out he was cheating on his girlfriend with me. I was ready to be done.
By V. Renae8 years ago in Psyche
Am I Losing Control?
As many people will relate, the most difficult problem with mental health disorders is that they often cannot be seen. You don't have a cannula in your arm, or a bandage over your leg - and frustratingly enough you often don't lose weight with Bulimia.
By Nancie Holmes8 years ago in Psyche
One Step at a Time
The thing about having depression, anxiety, or eating disorders is that we don't know where it comes from. All we know is that we need help, but at the same time we don't tell anyone about what's going on, because we think we are bothering people while telling them about our problems, we feel like they won't understand, or maybe they'll think we're just looking for attention. But all we're looking for is someone who cares, who actually cares, 'cause at some point we stop caring about ourselves. Once you've hit rock bottom, once you don't know what to do, once you feel so lonely and lost, you need to force yourself and ask for help, because you have to realize it's not going to get better unless you work for it. As stupid as it sounds, we can't really do it by ourselves, because that's the exact moment when everything hits us again. That's when one of those problems interferes with what we are currently fighting for and what we want to achieve. This may sound so messed up, and believe me, if you're not going through any of these things it will sound like it, but it's even worse. So find someone you trust and don't doubt about asking them for help, 'cause you need this, and we need this.
By Moon ✖️8 years ago in Psyche
Stuck in a Box
Have you ever felt you couldn't say what you really wanted about how you feel about certain things that are rather important in your life?
By Alyssa Glasgow8 years ago in Psyche
POV: Anorexia Nervosa
I told another lie today. A small one, so I could skip the food that my friends stuffed into their huge mouths. I stood up from the table, clutching my green tea, hands shaking. I told them I was going to take a quick walk outside while they ate. “Good job, you little rexxie, you’ve managed to escape yet another meal,” the familiar voice in my head rang.
By Lorah Catherine8 years ago in Psyche
Untreated ADHD - How 'Fun' It Is
Thanks to being manic, I can't treat my ADHD. Stimulants can make mania worse and yadda yadda yadda. So, until my psychiatrist sees me at neutral or even depressed, she won't give me anything for my ADHD.
By Crystal Van Higgins8 years ago in Psyche
What is Borderline Personality Disorder?
Borderline Personality Disorder, also known as Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder, is a mental health condition that is normally greeted with responses such as "What is that" or "My god, they're a train wreck."
By Shaye Goodenough8 years ago in Psyche
My Story Isn't Over Yet
I can't remember when it all really started. Somewhere along the way I just lost myself, and I've never really been able to find that person again. Bits and pieces of her show through some days but, it's like an out of body experience. I'm watching this girl from above and I can feel all her pain and I just want to reach out and shake her awake. I don't know how things got so bad. One day I'm this happy little kid playing sports and loving being alive and then next I'm waking up from a coma.
By Rita Margaret8 years ago in Psyche
What Is ADHD?
What is ADHD? This month our article focuses on an issue that is quite a contentious subject. ADHD also known as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. There is a lot of debate about the condition, as it is not yet fully understood. Some people might take the view somewhat erroneously, that it is merely an excuse for bad behaviour. However, having taught for over 25 years, I do believe that it is something that we need to consider seriously, as it can prove to be a significant barrier for some children’s learning. Understanding the condition can lead to a range of effective strategies to ensure that appropriate progress is made.
By Elisabeth Basford8 years ago in Psyche