bipolar
Bipolar disorder; understanding the highs, the lows and the in between.
Against My Will. Content Warning.
I have never shied away from writing about my life with bipolar disorder. I firmly believe mental health is something that should be talked about, not hidden away like some dirty little secret. That is how we remove the stigma of mental health disorders.
By J. Delaney-Howe2 years ago in Psyche
Why Are Mental Health Disorders Rising?
Feeling anxious, depressed, and powerless? Well! You are not alone. A growing number of people all over the world have been dealing with mental health problems in fact since 1990. Mental disorders have increased globally by 48% besides the direct health and social impact it has on individuals. This increase in mental health disorders is costing the global economy almost one trillion dollars each year. This means that mental health can no longer be treated as an individual problem, but rather as a widespread public health issue.
By Farhat Naseem2 years ago in Psyche
Call me crazy
Clutching on to my mother’s arm, I felt the concrete expanse of Hong Kong grow taller — like shadows of a setting sun — and loom over me. I kept my head ducked from the towering figures and hidden cameras that I believed were watching me. Stepping in to sunlight was terrifying because it meant I couldn’t hide from an omnipresent *them*.
By Jane Mantel2 years ago in Psyche
The Struggle of Mental Health in "Hamlet" by W. Shakespeare
Whispered in the darkness, this inquiry initiates a narrative of intrigue, deceit, and ethical ambiguity. In a theatrical production where each character conceals something, the response to this question is anything but straightforward. Penned by William Shakespeare between 1599 and 1601, "Hamlet" portrays its eponymous protagonist tormented by the past, yet paralyzed by the future.
By Francesca Giulia Geronimi2 years ago in Psyche
What it's Like to Live with Bipolar Disorder. Content Warning.
I am definitely over simplifying this but that because it is meant to share my story, not really educate on the disorder as a whole. Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder characterized by very high highs and very low lows. There are two main types, bipolar type one and bipolar type two. What you have is characterized by how long it lasts and your symptoms.
By Rene Peters2 years ago in Psyche
Narcissism And Personality Disorders. Content Warning.
Are all personality disorders the outcomes of frustrated narcissism? During our formative years (6 months to 6 years old), we are all “narcissists”. Primary Narcissism is a useful and critically important defense mechanism. As the infant separates from his mother and becomes an individual, it is likely to experience great apprehension, fear, and pain. Narcissism shields the child from these negative emotions. By pretending to be omnipotent, the toddler fends off the profound feelings of isolation, unease, pending doom, and helplessness that are attendant on the individuation-separation phase of personal development.
By kavinda ranabahu2 years ago in Psyche
