anxiety
A look at anxiety in its many forms and manifestations; what is the nature of this specific pattern of extreme fear and worry?
Habits that rewired my anxious brain
This might not be your typical wake-up and eat a healthy diet list. This is not to say they are not useful, but they didn’t work for my chronically dysregulated, scared, and anxious nervous system. In this list, I will mention highly niche things that worked for me, and I will help you personalize what may work for you, too, based on the common working principle, not the habits themselves.
By Amira hossam10 days ago in Psyche
8 Subtle Signs You’re Dissociated, According to Therapists
Have you ever driven somewhere and suddenly realized you don’t remember the last few minutes of the journey? Or maybe you were in a conversation but felt mentally “far away.” These experiences might seem normal, but therapists say they can sometimes be signs of dissociation.
By Shahid Zaman12 days ago in Psyche
Unplug
I am one of those people that unplugs items around the house when I go on a trip. I do it because I want to protect and keep the things I find valuable, from anything happening to them, in the even of a power surge or some other king of natural event that would cause a power outage, or surge. My computer is number one on my list. I use it for my writing and I can’t afford to lose my work. Preservation of high value items is wise, I believe. I’m probable not the only one who does this. So if we protect our “things” like this, why aren’t we protecting our most valuable thing in life, our mental health?
By Alexandra Grant14 days ago in Psyche
The Silent War Inside Your Mind: How Modern Life Rewires Your Brain Without You Realizing It
There is a war happening inside your head. Not the dramatic kind with explosions and alarms. This one is quieter. Softer. It hums beneath your thoughts while you scroll, while you watch, while you “relax.”
By The Insight Ledger 14 days ago in Psyche
