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Bipolar disorder; understanding the highs, the lows and the in between.

Coping with Anger: Effective Strategies for Control
Anger is a complex emotion that can come from many situations. It can affect our personal and work lives if not managed well. But, is it possible to control this powerful feeling and use it for good? This article will explore effective ways to deal with anger, helping you manage it and live a healthier life.
By LaMarion Zieglerabout a year ago in Psyche
Susanna Kaysen, Susanna Kaysen? Checks! Girl, Interrupted?
Flashback. Nuns at Catholic Daycare in Habits. Grape juice and crackers. Even Catholic kids are selfish and mean. Flashback. I pissed my pants. I couldn't kick the big red ball at kickball. I don't know anyone's name.
By Shanon Angermeyer Normanabout a year ago in Psyche
Suicide Prevention: Honorable endeavor or impossible mission?
Suicide is a serious subject and I haven't written about it seriously or intellectually for most of my writing career. I've written many poems expressing in various ways the emotions and thoughts of a suicidal person. I've also written some stories in an attempt to shed some light on the matter. However, today's submission isn't about being "suicidal" or dealing with mental illness. In this article, I'd like to discuss mental health in general and the Florida Mental Health Act of 1971 (also known as The Baker Act). I'd also like to share my personal experiences with suicide, crisis stabilization facilities, and my overall opinions about how people should handle this subject. What makes me an expert? Do I have a Doctorate degree in Psychology? No, I majored in English. But I've spent 25 years in and out of the "insane asylums" and on and off prescribed psyche medications. I've been to hospitals in Florida, New York, Illinois, Georgia, and New Jersey. I may not be qualified to prescribe medications, but after 25 years of experience as a diagnosed and treated patient, I feel quite confident in my expertise on the subject.
By Shanon Angermeyer Normanabout a year ago in Psyche
Dealing with mental disease
Dealing with Mental Illness As this is my first article posted on Vocal, I wanted to take half a second to just say “Hi” and thank you for reading my article! I hope it provides value and you enjoy it. Have an awesome day!
By Danny Bright Onlineabout a year ago in Psyche
Dendritic Growth. Content Warning.
The abyss is often seen as a terror—something to run from or act as though it were a barrier. It is understood as a void—the "great chasm fixed" between two impossible points of existence or the deepest strata of our earth and seas. You've perhaps heard that Nietzsche said if you gaze into it long enough, it gazes back. It is not a space to be navigated lightly; instead, entered with caution, or better yet, avoided entirely.
By kp2 years ago in Psyche
Free – A Lucrative Offer
Have you ever noticed how many things are advertised as "free"? Free apps, free samples, free trials, free content—there’s no shortage of offers that promise something without us having to pay a dime. At first glance, it seems like a great deal. Who doesn’t love getting something for nothing, right? But if we look a little deeper, we realize that “free” often comes with a hidden cost.
By Abhinav Misra2 years ago in Psyche
The Mirror of Psyche
In a forgotten town, inside an ancient mansion, Sophie sat before an old, dust-covered mirror. She couldn't shake the feeling that something about the mirror was watching her, studying her every move. She wasn’t alone, though. David had come with her, though he seemed distant, preoccupied by the strange atmosphere of the mansion.
By Sudarsan2 years ago in Psyche
It's Time For You To Accept The Money You Want
No matter what you're doing, you always have a choice: to bring love and a positive attitude into every situation or to let negativity drag you down. If you find yourself in an uncomfortable situation, look within and ask, "What lesson can I learn from this?" Every experience, good or bad, has something valuable to teach you.
By The Big Bad 2 years ago in Psyche
Things I learnt from my recent setbacks
Things I learnt from my recent setbacks How I wish life were filled with glory and love, tales of how we succeed in every aspect of our life, emerging victorious in battles filled with animosity and sadness. Every mortal being experiences seasons of rise and fall, of light and dark, of pain and purpose, and defeat and victory.
By Hridya Sharma2 years ago in Psyche
How to Save a Life. Runner-up in Small Kindness Challenge. Content Warning.
I love you, KP. I'm sorry I'm shit. I didn't expect a reply–at least, not right away. It was nearly four in the morning on a Sunday. I figured I'd have two or three hours before anyone found a thing: the empty pill bottles, the texts, the toxic seeds I'd been collecting for weeks, the journal I brought along to catalog everything I took... or me.
By kp2 years ago in Psyche
Manic Depressive Disorder Overview
Understanding Manic Depressive Disorder: Symptoms, Effects, and Management Manic Depressive Disorder, commonly known as Bipolar Disorder, is a complex mental health condition characterized by extreme mood swings. These mood swings range from manic episodes, which are periods of abnormally elevated mood, energy, and activity levels, to depressive episodes, marked by feelings of severe depression, hopelessness, and lack of energy. The fluctuations in mood can be dramatic, impacting a person’s ability to function in daily life.
By Richard Curran2 years ago in Psyche
In the Underground City
Note: this is based on a true story. I was walking through Montréal's La Ville Souterraine (The Underground City) during a very cold winter. A woman approached me from a side tunnel and asked me to walk with her because she had been threatened by someone following her. I was only in there because of the weather, and I had my doubts that she was telling the truth...until I saw the man. For the challenge, we are supposed to write our story from another point of view. I will try to enter the head of the one who was following her.
By Kendall Defoe 2 years ago in Psyche