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The Therapist Who Gaslit Me Into Thinking I Was the Problem
The Therapist Who Gaslit Me Into Thinking I Was the Problem I thought therapy was supposed to heal you. I thought therapists were supposed to help you find clarity. What I didn’t know—what no one warned me about—is that when you give your mind to the wrong person, they can twist it into something unrecognizable.
By Soul Drafts7 months ago in Psyche
Is a Life Free of Regrets Really What We Should Be Striving For?
The idea that the ideal life lived is one free of regrets is a philosophical position that most of us have been exposed to consistently and regularly from a very early age. It was preached as gospel in books, movies, television, and every other form of mass media by friends, peers, colleagues, presidents, kings, queens, prime ministers, and everyday Joes and Janes. The deathbed speech in which the dying person says “I have no regrets” with a smile on their face, as they take their last breath is a classic and highly cliched example. Basically the idea goes that when we die if we can honestly say that we have no regrets that means we had a good life. That does not imply that we had a perfect life or never made mistakes or only made good decisions. It only means that we recognize that even if some of our choices were less than ideal, we still accept them as a part of life and understand that sometimes what seem like bad choices may lead to good outcomes in unexpected ways. Essentially, that life is unpredictable and that we are fallible beings who don’t always do the right things. We do not regret the bad decisions we made, we accept them as a normal part of life and of being human. Importantly and most critically, if we could go back in time we would not change anything with respect to the decisions we made because ultimately it was the sum total of all those decisions and choices, both good and bad, that led us to where we are today, dying in our deathbeds thankful that we can honestly say we have no regrets.
By Everyday Junglist7 months ago in Psyche
The Complex Role of Dopamine in Our Lives: Understanding the Science Behind Pleasure and Motivation
*The Complex Role of Dopamine in Our Lives: Understanding the Science Behind Pleasure and Motivation* Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that plays a crucial role in our brain's reward and pleasure centers. It is often referred to as the "feel-good" hormone, and for good reason. Dopamine is released in response to pleasurable activities, such as eating, exercise, or social interactions, and it helps to motivate us to repeat those behaviors. However, when dopamine is released in excess or in response to artificial stimuli, such as social media or pornography, it can have negative consequences for our mental and physical health.
By Ikram Ullah7 months ago in Psyche
A Letter to the Person I Used to Be
Dear Me, I don’t write to you often — mostly because I’ve been too busy trying to survive, adapt, prove, and protect. But today, I felt you. In the silence between tasks. In the ache behind my smile. In the mirror, when I almost didn’t recognize who I’d become. So this is a letter to you — the person I used to be.
By DR. Allama iqbal7 months ago in Psyche
When the Light Fades: Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Introduction As the days grow shorter and the sunlight fades, a familiar heaviness creeps into the lives of many. It's more than a dislike for cold weather or fewer daylight hours—it’s a recurring emotional and physiological pattern that returns each year with almost uncanny precision. For those affected, this pattern isn't simply a matter of winter blues; it's a recognized psychological condition known as Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD.
By Siria De Simone7 months ago in Psyche
