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Mental health is a fundamental right; the future of humanity depends on it.

Sleep Paralysis
I remember one night, I was having a hard time falling asleep for whatever reason. I didn’t remember falling asleep, but I suddenly opened my eyes and it was dark, and it was just the worst feeling. I realized I couldn’t move my arms or my legs. I was frozen. I couldn't cry. I couldn’t scream. I was so afraid of what was happening. From the corner of my eye, I saw a pair of feet at the door—it wasn’t a good feeling. My eyes were so fixed on them, I wondered who it was, until the door opened and I realized what was happening. I thought I was crazy, or maybe I was just having the worst nightmare, but it felt so real to me. I was so aware of my surroundings and I felt so awake. My door just opened slowly and it was completely dark but I saw a black figure just staring at me. It came closer and closer, and at this point I just wanted to pass out. I wanted to wake up but my body refused. As it came closer and closer, I woke up. And that was my first sleep paralysis experience.
By H S7 years ago in Psyche
Fences
Everyone has seen fences. We have them along two sides of our property; one wood and one chain link. Just walk down the street and you'll pass fences of all descriptions. They can simply be for decoration along the front of a lawn; to surrounding a schoolyard; to mark the perimeter of a farmers field.
By Glen McKenzie7 years ago in Psyche
These Weary Hands
David Foster Wallace once wrote: “Everything I’ve ever let go of has claw marks on it.” Though written in a work of fiction, knowing Wallace struggled with deep, paralyzing depression, and that he would go on to take his own life at age 46, these words hold a certain autobiographical sting to them.
By Taylor Church7 years ago in Psyche
Psych and Prejudice Pt. 5
Today we are talking about cognitive dissonance. Cognitive Dissonance is when you do something that does not match with your current belief system. This causes you to feel bad, thus either changing your belief to match your actions, or rationalizing your actions to the point where they somehow weirdly fit your beliefs. This causes the cognitive dissonance to go away, making your life easier since no one likes to feel uncomfortable because of their own decisions. However, cognitive dissonance is totally normal and you probably do it more often than you may think.
By Abby W7 years ago in Psyche
My ADHD...
So, it is not uncommon knowledge with those around me that I (don't suffer) live with ADHD. My current work environment has somehow managed to bring more of it out as of late. I don't know if it is me slowly losing a grip on my mentality as I deal with a lot of personal battles.
By Dawn Elizabeth7 years ago in Psyche
What's It like Living with Depression and Anxiety?
Mental health today is finally coming to the forefront as a topic that people are willing to listen to. More and more influencers are coming out and speaking openly about their struggle with mental health problems. One of my favorite examples; radio and tv personality Charlamagne Tha God, even has a book coming out discussing his battle with Anxiety. But what is it like to actually struggle mentally? What’s that fight like and how does it compare to what others on the outside looking in see? Well, let me take you on a tour by sharing my battles.
By Justin Monsanto7 years ago in Psyche
Psych and Prejudice Pt. 4
Today in psychology and prejudice, we are discussing the Just World Theory. The Just World Theory is the theory that people get what they deserve. This theory pops up multiple times throughout different spheres of the world, but you may not think that you experience it very often. It also often goes by the terms "blaming the victim."
By Abby W7 years ago in Psyche
The Impending End
Mental Health Awareness 🌎 It's time to start the conversation, and END THE STIGMA, around mental illness! Not just for one day, or one week, but once and for all, bridging understanding for all.
By Amanda Rose7 years ago in Psyche
World Mental Health Day 2018
The most important thing to initially establish is a general understanding of what mental health is, how mental health problems can manifest and who they can affect. The video below explores the general basis of mental health.
By Katie 7 years ago in Psyche
The Rise in Mental Health Issues
I hear it daily. If it isn't from my own mind, it is from people that I know or people I work with. Every day is a struggle to get up. Every day, it is harder and harder to imagine what life is like without a constant and never ending struggle. I see it. I hear it. I live it.
By Kelly Galvez7 years ago in Psyche
Left or Right Brain Dominant?
Understanding how your brain works can definitely help you to understand why you tend to act differently than your friends and family in certain situations. Knowing that you are right brain dominant and tend to be more intuitive and less logical than your left brain dominate friends can change the way you view life. If you are a right brainer working in a left brainer dominated workplace, you may feel like an outcast.
By Linda Paul7 years ago in Psyche
What Not Being on Meds Can Do to a Person
Not being on medication can destroy your life. Even if you feel you don’t need it, as a rapid cycling bipolar, I know I need medication and those who are the same don’t necessarily think to themselves, oh I need medication. By that I refer to my family who doesn’t take meds as well as others. Not having medication is something very dark to do to yourself. I have to wonder how untreated people think. As I used to be one, I have some idea. You think dark thoughts all the time. Death, suicide, funerals.
By Iria Vasquez-Paez7 years ago in Psyche