disorder

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

Food Struggles
I grab a fistful of fries and stuff it in my mouth. In my other hand I hold the burger. I shove it in my mouth violently. I feel a tear rolling down my cheek. The urge to eat was too strong and I couldn't deny it. I hate myself. Why can't I control myself? Why can't I stop? I'll be better tomorrow. I won't eat tomorrow and I'll spend the day at the gym working off all of these calories.
By Bella5 years ago in Psyche
Misconception with BPD, Anxiety, Stress and Depression
Hello, my name is Aliex and I decided to start a Blog to raise awareness in mental health. Me personally, I do not think that there is not enough talk surrounding this matter as it affects so many people, men, and women in many different ways. Back in July, I was diagnosed with Borderline personality disorder, Anxiety, Stress and Depression. This did not come as a surprise as I had so many mixed emotions such as feeling lost, unwanted, confused, sad and even suicidal.
By Aliexanne5 years ago in Psyche
4 step to combat Mental illness
Mental illness is not exactly an illness, but it is a problem that requires an immediate solution. People generally believe that mental illness can never be treated. You could be confronted with any of these problems:
By Evans House6 years ago in Psyche
Will pedophilia ever be normal or accepted?
So recently there has been Ted talks that focused on the idea of pedophilia being normal or looked at as the same as being gay. Of course parents and those of us who aren't pedophiles can see why this will never happen or at least shouldn't happen. I will warn you now this may be a little on the ramble side.
By Lena Bailey6 years ago in Psyche
How Is Agoraphobia Tied to Schizoaffective?
I had to go to school with obvious agoraphobia related anxiety. Not being treated for schizoaffective comes form the depths of hell, and is very stressful. Medication is great because it helps you with stress management. Well, mental focus on breathing can also help with stress management. I have schizoaffective, which means I am schizophrenic and bipolar at the same time. I also have OCD. OCD will be something I will cover in other articles this month. I have many anxiety related disorders I'm trying to control, live with better, and contain but I have seen that I need to put myself in the hands of mental health rehabilitation centers in Los Angeles, which there are plenty of.
By Iria Vasquez-Paez6 years ago in Psyche
Adjusting to my Adjustment Disorder
Adjusting to an Adjustment Disorder is like putting dirty dish into a clean dishwasher. Mental illness in its own is hard to explain and in some ways can feel embarrassing.
By Chronic Confessions6 years ago in Psyche
Boanthropy — One of the weirdest disorders you've never heard of
One of the rarest documented psychological disorders is called Boanthropy which is a specific type of zoanthropy, and it sufferers of this unusual disorder believe that they are a cow or an ox.
By Amber Blaize6 years ago in Psyche
Delusion Diner
I made sure I was alone. Just me, myself, and the motley crew of industry workers flirting in the back until I need a cup of coffee. This was my time. Me at my best. Alone at 4 am in a small diner in rural Nevada, taking note on the various details of what it is to be human. I can read people. If I know anything, it is that 4 am is the best time to observe the intricacies and rare truths that belong to a certain breed of people. Years of social isolation and reprogramming to meet the standards of what it means to be a regular person, are finally beginning to pay off. My necessity to understand how people live and think has become my super power in the form of storytelling. The stories we tell ourselves to tell others what to tell us.
By Christy Ann Clark6 years ago in Psyche
Kleenex, but make it fashion
It was my very first time at a psychiatrist’s office, and I was stuck in the bathroom. Literally. I couldn’t open the door. I had found a private doctor who seemed to be living in the back of her Upper West Side brown stone office. It was clear that, as her first patient of the day, I had gotten there after someone had just taken a shower- the clear shower doors were still wet. The dampness must have made the wooden door swell…either that, or this was some elaborate psychological experiment that the doctor does with new patients. I decided to stay calm and not scream. (I mentally awarded myself a gold star for that one.) After several labored tugs, spaced out with calm, deep breaths, I managed to yank the door open, practically propelling myself backwards onto the toilet. No one saw that. I sauntered back into the waiting room nonchalantly. That particular doctor was a no-nonsense Russian lady who didn’t understand why I was emptying her entire Kleenex box, and why I couldn’t have been smoother during some recent social situations (situations where a box of Kleenex was unfortunately not around.) However, she gave me my first dosage of Prozac and (*gasp) Klonopin. Woo! I felt much better! (Oh, sorry I should have mentioned, I have depression and anxiety. I’m usually feeling something strongly… if I’m really depressed, my anxiety tries to compete for the attention, and vice versa. It’s fun.). I stopped seeing that doctor because her office was incredibly disorganized, and they were making it hard for me to get a refill; and getting medication from her was literally why I was seeing her.
By AmberRose Dische6 years ago in Psyche
A Brief Synopsis on The Dark Triad
I'll preface this by saying; I am a narcissist. For years, I have struggled to understand my own psychology and my own predatory tendencies to the people around me. Part of my methodology for protecting the people I care about is by explaining how narcissism appears in the context of any sort of relationship. However, there is an area of 'dark psychology' that goes beyond strictly narcissism and is called the 'Dark Triad'.
By Evan Foster6 years ago in Psyche
The Stigma Surrounding Mental Illness and My Story
The Stigma Surrounding Mental Illness and My Story By: Charles Turner
By Charles Turner6 years ago in Psyche
A Thing I Have to Deal With....
Hello, I have Emetophobia. "What the heck is that?" you ask It's the fear of regurgitation. People have said to me, "I know I hate throwing up too." Of course no one does, but I'm terrified of it.
By KJ6 years ago in Psyche