stigma
People with mental illness represent one of the most deeply stigmatized groups in our culture. Learn more about it here.
Breaking the Stigma: How to Talk About Mental Health with Your Loved Ones
Mental health is a topic that is often overlooked or stigmatized in society. However, it is crucial to have open and honest conversations about mental health in order to promote overall well-being and break the stigma surrounding mental health issues.
By Richard Bailey3 years ago in Psyche
BREAKING THE CHAINS
Mental health, an integral part of overall well-being, has long been shrouded in stigma, misunderstanding, and discrimination. The negative perceptions of mental health challenges often deter individuals from seeking help and hinder society's ability to foster a compassionate and inclusive environment. However, the tide is turning as awareness campaigns and advocacy efforts gain momentum, aiming to dismantle these barriers and promote a more empathetic understanding of mental health.
By Mariam Ali3 years ago in Psyche
"Wrap Your Eye and See The Poison Version of You"
In the quiet of your study, you sat hunched over your laptop, fingers tapping impatiently on the keys. A thick cloud of frustration hung in the air, your mind trapped in a suffocating cage of writer's block. The weight of your own expectations bore down on you, pushing you to the edge of your sanity.
By CosmicClip3 years ago in Psyche
Why We Have Crazy Dreams In Early Sobriety?
Becoming an expert in something takes a lot of repetition. As a chronic relapser, I have dealt with the pains of early sobriety many times (this is the last time); one thing that stands out is the crazy dreaming we do in those first few weeks of sobriety. Relapse nightmares, dreams about the past, and crazy dreams that make absolutely no sense, but feel extremely real, are something most people in early sobriety experience.
By Patrick Meowler3 years ago in Psyche
The Acid Trip to Hell #4 . Content Warning.
PART 4 OF 6 Now I can hear Elia is on the phone to Jason (and still in the bathroom). I knock on the door and say I really need in. No response. I can literally hear that she just stopped talking because I knocked. I knock again. Harder. And harder. I’ve had enough of this game they are playing with me.
By Kayleigh Fraser ✨3 years ago in Psyche
The Acid Trip to Hell #2. Content Warning.
PART 2 OF 6 23-06-20 06:00 Woke up in Elia’s bed feeling confused and scared. I lay so still as I tried hard to remember where I was. It felt like the longest time before my brain remembered the train and coming to Elia’s place. I picked up my phone to see that Jason had messaged me at 4am saying the 365 DNI movie is in the top ten most watched on Netflix but also has been voted the worst movie of 2020. I messaged back to say it fits. He replied immediately saying good morning, I wish you a wonderful sunny day.
By Kayleigh Fraser ✨3 years ago in Psyche
Unraveling Alzheimer's. Content Warning.
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that primarily affects memory, cognitive function, and behavior. It is the most common cause of dementia, a term used to describe a group of symptoms affecting memory, thinking, and social abilities severely enough to interfere with daily functioning. In this comprehensive article, we will explore the symptoms, psychological and biological causes, consequences, medical treatments, psychological interventions, and precautions associated with Alzheimer's disease
By Shams Ul Qammar3 years ago in Psyche
Mental Health System Vs. Clairvoyance and Sexuality
There are many prejudices in this world. This affects the lives of everyday people constantly. I spent 15 years under the mental health services after being sectioned via a court at the age of 18. I was born with a form of Autism. I was only diagnosed at 16 with Asperger Syndrome after my father had to get the MP involved due to CAMHS assuming that I was probably on the spectrum without providing an official diagnosis. I had to obtain a diagnosis from a forensic team after the police kept getting involved for my behaviour issues relating to my undiagnosed Autism. I have just managed to get out of the mental health system after requesting to come off the section 117 aftercare. I wasn’t provided with any services for the past 7 years therefore the council agreed to end the section after 15 years. I want to go into how I may have got myself into the system by accident alongside the behaviours associated with my Autism. I was labelled a criminal due to a stupid attempt at trying to get revenge on someone who had rejected me when I was a teenager. I tried to get a tutor from college arrested for carrying a bomb when another student had told me that she was due to go on holiday that day. I emailed the airport saying that I had information that a passenger was carrying a bomb. Luckily, the court downgraded my charge to providing false information. I also got charged with Harassment a few times for how school had encouraged me to communicate as a child. I was told to write things down if I couldn’t talk to the teachers in circumstances where I was being bullied etc.
By Emma-Lucy Thomson3 years ago in Psyche
