Mental Health

This writer has had Obsessive Compulsive Disorder for over ten years. If you have O.C.D. you're not mad and you're not alone. I've learned that I have to accommodate it in my life. It's a passenger on the journey, like it or not. My writing equates with inner peace.

By minimising the degree to which our unconscious fear influences our decisions and actions we afford ourselves a greater freedom to live in the present. Ignorance is no longer an excuse to do nothing or take no responsibility.

Body Dysmorphic Disorder is an undeniably cruel illness that preys upon insecurity and self-doubt. With the right support, there is a way out of the suffering. This is how I recovered from BDD, and what I learnt about myself in the process.

OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder) is a mental health complication that intrudes thoughts and perceptions while triggering painful compulsions and obsessions. The repeated imaginations of OCD patients with unwanted thoughts increase the level of their distress and anxiety to many folds.

With the emergence of Omicron, it is clear that it's not going to be the last highly mutated variant of covid-19. So, we need to be updated in covid-19 knowledge to stay protected. The Article may help prevent & protect against Omicron and upcoming variants of covid-19.

Spiritual health, by definition, is a state of purposeful well-being that leads to self-actualization, and all living beings feel its transcendence in one way or the other.

Life is tough

This article will help you understand fear. Loving relationships are discussed. It explains the symptoms of fear and ways to overcome fears.

Is lack of confidence getting in the way of your life? Read on for one simple hack to turn things around.

In this article I will attempt to spread some awareness on the topic of what it looks like when someone suffers a mental breakdown. From how others treat someone suffering a breakdown, to how the breakdown feels, I hope to enlighten the community at large.

Smile brings happiness to your health. There are two types of smile:genuine and false smile.there are many benefits of smiling.

Depression is increasing at a rocket speed today, but still considered a Taboo. Societal Stigma attached to it makes it a rare disease to be talked about. Here let's put light on it, and learn when it is knocking at the door. How to smartly deal with it, come off it and enjoy the Beauty Of Life.

If you've found yourself following a low-fat diet or have been trying to lower your cholesterol, then you're probably trying to keep away problems like heart disease and strokes. The best thing you can do is eat more fruits and vegetables, choose whole grains, and switch to whole wheat pasta.

If you've been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, have no fear- it's actually more common than you might think. In this article, we'll discuss some alternative treatment options for anxiety disorders.

Learn three suggestions to apply for happiness while sitting in frustrating traffic for hours.

Happiness is something that is not just influenced by the events occurring around us or by the actions and thoughts of the people surrounding us rather one's own thoughts, self-perception, and introspection play a significant role and contribute in one's own happiness to a greater extent.

Emotional disorders can complicate the lives of people who suffer from them to a radical extreme. One of the most dangerous and obvious is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, which fills your life with pathological doubt and needs for verification. The article explains what is OCD and tips to overcome it

In a process of emotional cleansing we may feel it like getting rid of some inner demons, now screaming in agony of a defeat. But it brings about that long deserved peace.

It is essential to know your potential, which helps you develop yourself more to progress in life. But some, even if they know their potential, never take any actions to bring that out and make the best use of it. You might think, what is my mental strength? Do not forget that is your potential.

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a common but misunderstood personality disorder that pains every diagnosed struggler across the globe. This disorder is highly stigmatized which deters a lot of us from getting help. This is an article to inform and educate others of what BPD really is.

Despite the fact that the costs of mental illness in the workplace are huge and widespread, many organizations do not take action to improve workplace mental health.

We all have been hearing since childhood that getting up early in the morning is good for health. But some people do not follow this healthy routine due to their busy lifestyle or laziness.

Anger management is very challenging and can lead to problems if not well managed. Anger can destroy relationships and the life of a person. The reason in this article we going to talk about most effective ways of anger management to help improve the wellness and strength relationships.

While it is widely consumed globally, alcohol is one of the riskiest substances available. When that is paired with not having a fully developed brain, consequences can arise. The following presents applicable statistics and Canadian resources regarding alcohol use among youth.

Agoraphobia is a fear of being in open spaces where the break may be troublesome or that help wouldn't be accessible if things turn out badly.

Mindfulness meditation is practiced by countless people worldwide. And that's for a good reason because mindfulness offers many mental and physical benefits which you'll read about in this article.

Having a bad day? Here's a pick-me-up. We all need those, right?

When my husband left me, nothing made sense. So I tried to fight to get him home convinced no one was right. No one? Everyone…you can’t fake love can you? What I realized is I’m the biggest target for men like him…I’m an empathetic with borderline personality disorder…I needed to accept what is.

Depression is one of the most common psychological effect to people who have experienced or encountered mostly traumatic happenings and events in different situations or a sudden realization of a particular reality or truth.

Journaling is an excellent exercise for maintaining good mental hygiene, managing stress, building confidence, and making better decisions.

Are you looking for unexpected strategies to feel better, lift your mood, and boost your mental health? Below are five novel suggestions you can apply to instantly

One doesn't have to splurge to make remote work enjoyable. Being inventive and resourceful can go a long way in reducing stress for remote workers. Here's how.

This article was written in response to Word Prompts Help Creativity Week 39: "Anxiety" by Brenda Arledge.

Problematic substance use is not always apparent and is highly stigmatized. Addiction can affect anyone; everyone is undertaking their own issues, so please refrain from judging someone with an addiction. The following is a fictional piece from the perspective of an alcoholic.

This article is about my struggle with addiction to stimulant drugs and how I need them to live a normal functioning life. After years of being dependant on the drugs, it's extremely difficult to just cease taking the drugs anymore. Because it changes the way your brain works.

Stress , anxiety, depression, anger is increasing in adults and teenagers these days due to unhealthy lifestyle, increased lively desires etc. In this article you will see the effects of stress and how to deal with it or overcome stressful life. Avoid negative people and negative environment.

In psychology, perfectionism is a personality trait that prompts people to seek perfection when it is by definition impossible to achieve.

I don’t call them monsters. Why would I if what I see is liberation? A duality of horror and emancipation. The core of transformation. The shedding of socially accepted skin.

Discipline comes in many forms, and it takes time and effort to hone it. When we don't have enough inspiration, we turn to our discipline to help us accomplish our tasks or goals. Here are five personal stories of discipline that might be worth reading.

After over a hundred attempts, I had lost hope that I could ever quit smoking. Then, I found a 12-step program which changed everything.

Article about the long-term effects of using and/or abusing stimulant prescription medications as well as methamphetamine. What changes are made to the brain and the imbalance caused by using these drugs. How you can develop schizophrenia from stimulant use and other mental illnesses.

Failure should not threaten you; take that as your feedback on your current level. So that gives you a growth mindset because the failures motivate you to work harder instead of feeling shame and embarrassed about your inability. There's nothing to fear about losing; most successful people the same

Sometimes the world distracts us by using our weaknesses and if we should focus and overcome, we have to know what it takes to do so and commit relevant actions.