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

“Victim Mentality"—If You Do Not Understand It, You Have Never Experienced It
Depression is real. Paranoia is real. Pain ... is real. Psychological or physical, it doesn’t matter. You will not find “victim mentality” in a DSM manual. It is neither a disease, nor an illness.
By Joel Eisenberg7 years ago in Psyche
Let's Be Honest, at Least, I Will
Okay, so, I'm twenty-two years old and I study all aspects of psychology at uni. Oh yes! I do psycho-analyse people. Oh no! I don't read people’s minds. I get it a lot; would you believe it?
By Tessa Murphy7 years ago in Psyche
The Feeler
*face palm* This was such a poor choice for a title... The Feeler is one that understands everyone. They have a strange talent of being able to place themselves in other people's shoes. What I mean by that is Feelers can connect with people on a whole other level. What is strangest is that Feelers can connect and feel emotions on things they haven't even been through.
By Jon Lambo7 years ago in Psyche
The Introvert
I've been an introvert my whole life. Even since I was a young child I remember just being quiet. Now with that being said I feel I need to clarify that there is a difference from being an introvert and being shy. It is very important to not mix these two. They are two very different people. I kept my thoughts to myself and minded my own business. For those of you who don't know what an introvert is: It is known as someone who is quiet, reserved, would rather stay home than go partying with friends, would get uneasy if they had to go into a crowd, or a busy store.
By Jon Lambo7 years ago in Psyche
World War of 3: Depression, Anxiety vs Happiness
Tip 1: Seek professional help. This is probably the most embarrassing, uncomfortable difficult step you will have to make, I can assure you. It is just so tough to be able to come to a person you barely know and open up about your feelings. Well, let me tell you something: no matter what everybody says it's ok, not to be ok. Everybody needs help at some stage and the other. Wondering if anyone will judge you? No, not at all. Mental healthcare professionals help people in such life situations on a daily basis. You are not the only one. By making this first step, you are admitting to yourself that there is an issue that needs to be fixed in order to start enjoying life. Remember this is your first step to a better life, the life you can enjoy. The most difficult thing is to get started they say.
By Alex Korr7 years ago in Psyche
Break the Stigma
A stigma as defined by dictionary.com is "a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person."
By Natascha Dennee7 years ago in Psyche
How to Health
So, health is one of those things, you know? It's something where people have it good, have it bad, or have it somewhere in between. Some have lots of problems or little very little. Whatever the case may be, there is one simple fix to getting the best health. Here's my secret:
By Liam Thornton7 years ago in Psyche
The “Lack Mentality” Is Killing Us
The truth bombs about reinforcing a mentality of shame due to lack of something in one’s life need to finally land. I’ve dropped these bombs on myself because this way of thinking led me and my friends to a life of torment, no matter how many stupid memes we post about how our life is a rancid garbage fire. The “lack mentality,” meaning the constant focus on what you don’t have or the habit of running away from the truth of your reality, is a slow, subtle suicide. As I break down how the “lack mentality” festers within us, the end of each point will propose what I call “Challenge the Illusion” statements. Please apply them to yourself if you struggle with this mentality or find yourself relating to the following points.
By Aliciel Alone7 years ago in Psyche
10 Things Mental Health Taught Me
Mental illness can strike anyone at any age. Whether you are rich, poor, straight, LGBTQ+, married with kids or from a third world country, mental illness does not discriminate whatsoever. One month you could be living life to the fullest, achieving all of your set out goals and then the next month you are crippled under the weight of a condition such like depression.
By S7 years ago in Psyche
Feeling Lonely and Depressed?
A recent study conducted by Dr. Melissa G. Hunt and colleagues shows that limiting your social media use to 30 minutes a day could significantly reduce your feelings of loneliness and depression.
By Josh Gonzales7 years ago in Psyche
4 Tips for Supporting Friends and Loved Ones with Eating Disorders During the Holidays. Top Story - November 2018.
There’s no denying that food plays an important role in everyone’s holiday traditions and is front and center at almost every get-together.
By Sarah Brown7 years ago in Psyche
Getting Through the Rough Days
Everyone has rough days, but having anxiety on top of those rough days can make life seem impossible. Anxiety makes it harder to leave those bad days in the past. We dwell, rethink, and overanalyze every aspect and try to determine exactly what went wrong. I often find myself thinking that I could have done better, or that if I had just done something differently the day would have gone more smoothly. Well it's time to leave that mindset in the dust! Below are a few tips to help you deal with the bad days.
By Haley Grimm7 years ago in Psyche