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Finding the Light Within
The morning sun peeked through the curtains, gently illuminating Emily's room. A 16-year-old girl with a heart full of dreams, Emily had a smile that could light up the darkest of days. Her friends admired her for her cheerfulness, her parents cherished her for her warmth, but little did they know the darkness that lurked behind her radiant eyes.
By Smita Mohanty2 years ago in Psyche
Common Anxieties, And A Key Question, Of People Approaching 40
Being 40 years old is supposed to be a trying, and worrying, time for many people who seem to reach a bewildering crossroads in their life that causes them to question everything they might have done before, perhaps to lose their self-esteem, to doubt their achievements, and to dread the future.
By Elaine Sihera2 years ago in Psyche
How To Care Without Letting Others Take Advantage
Do you sometimes have that uneasy feeling that you are being taken advantage of, but not quite sure how to deal with it? If you feel that way, your instincts are right, and perhaps some coping mechanisms could be useful. The first crucial action iin such a situation is learning to say NO, and always being consistent with it, so that people know where you stand.
By Elaine Sihera2 years ago in Psyche
Neurodivergence and Burnout: A Personal Journey Through the Covid-19 Pandemic
It has been three years since the COVID-19 pandemic, and the internet mainstream seems to have forgotten about it. This is understandable; we all want to move on. However, it is undeniable that the pandemic changed our lives dramatically, and it is necessary to talk about it to help us move on.
By Aaron Cortés2 years ago in Psyche
"The Roots and Impact of Narcissism: From Ancient Myth to Psychological Trait"
Long before the era of selfies and social media, the myth of Narcissus, a character from ancient Greek and Roman mythology, shed light on the idea of self-obsession. According to the myth, Narcissus, a handsome young man, wandered in search of love. After rejecting a nymph named Echo, he caught sight of his own reflection in a river and fell in love with it. Unable to tear himself away, he ultimately drowned, and a flower, the Narcissus, marked the spot of his death. This myth captures the essence of narcissism – an excessive and sometimes harmful preoccupation with one's own self.
By Jane Sorochenko2 years ago in Psyche
The Simplest Way To Start Self-Love
Self-love is so important for overall mental and physical health. Much psychology research has shown that people with high self-esteem are more likely to be happy, healthy, and successful in life. They are also more likely to have strong relationships and make good choices. Not surprisingly, lacking self-love can have dire consequences for the individual, as revealed by a 2019 study by the University of California, which found that 80% of people experience low self-esteem at some point in their lives. Yet another study, published in the journal "Self and Identity" in 2020, found that people with low self-esteem are more likely to experience depression, anxiety, and other health concerns.
By Elaine Sihera2 years ago in Psyche
Eating Disorders. Content Warning.
Eating disorders are categorized by a pathological means of either restricting food or over indulgence in food that becomes a persistent behavioral pattern. These behaviors tend to have negative emotions and thoughts surrounding food. The cause is still unknown and being debated and researched. In 2006 when I took my first Psychology course the one line that stood out to me is that Psychology is empirical. That means it has to be observed and regarding Psychology, it is ever changing. There has been some studies on the basis of eating disorders that genetics do play a link. This is not very much elaborated on, yet there is a direct correlation when observing twin studies.
By Sid Aaron Hirji2 years ago in Psyche
