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Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
2 hours ago

You know a woman has lost her joy in life when she describes her days accurately and without feeling - when the words are all correct and the tone is completely flat and the account of her own life sounds like something being reported rather than lived, and she doesn't notice the flatness because she has been inside it long enough that it just sounds like how things are - Silicon Canals

Emotional flatness can creep in, making life feel like a series of tasks rather than meaningful experiences.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
7 hours ago

This Theory Explains Why Neurodivergents Are Burning Out

Neurodivergent individuals experience higher burnout rates, necessitating accommodations to balance job demands and resources.
#emotional-labor
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
3 hours ago

People who are quietly unhappy with life don't always look unhappy - they look tired, they look busy, they look like they're managing, and the managing is the performance and the performance is the problem and the problem is invisible to everyone who mistakes a well-maintained surface for evidence of what's underneath it - Silicon Canals

Quiet unhappiness manifests as chronic exhaustion and the performance of being okay, often disguised by busyness and emotional labor.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

I recently understood that the tiredness I had been blaming on everything else - the job, the age, the schedule, the season - was not tiredness at all, it was the specific and sustained effort of living a life that wasn't quite mine, and the moment I understood that the exhaustion had a name it became possible, for the first time, to do something about it - Silicon Canals

Exhaustion often stems from emotional labor and the effort to maintain a false persona rather than physical demands of work.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
3 hours ago

People who are quietly unhappy with life don't always look unhappy - they look tired, they look busy, they look like they're managing, and the managing is the performance and the performance is the problem and the problem is invisible to everyone who mistakes a well-maintained surface for evidence of what's underneath it - Silicon Canals

Quiet unhappiness manifests as chronic exhaustion and the performance of being okay, often disguised by busyness and emotional labor.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

I recently understood that the tiredness I had been blaming on everything else - the job, the age, the schedule, the season - was not tiredness at all, it was the specific and sustained effort of living a life that wasn't quite mine, and the moment I understood that the exhaustion had a name it became possible, for the first time, to do something about it - Silicon Canals

Exhaustion often stems from emotional labor and the effort to maintain a false persona rather than physical demands of work.
more#emotional-labor
#adhd
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

The Late-Diagnosed Mind: ADHD and Autism in Adults

Undiagnosed ADHD and autism in adults lead to significant psychological costs, including high rates of anxiety and depression.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

5 Ways ADHD Disrupts Eating and Body Image

ADHD diagnosis can reframe understanding of disordered eating and body dissatisfaction, linking them to emotional regulation challenges.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Why Making Friends as an Adult With ADHD Can Feel So Hard

Adults with ADHD often find forming genuine friendships challenging due to neurological factors affecting attention and emotional intensity.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

You're in Medical School, So You Can't Have ADHD. Wrong!

High-achieving adults with ADHD face stigma and dismissal of their struggles due to misconceptions about intelligence and ADHD.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

The Late-Diagnosed Mind: ADHD and Autism in Adults

Undiagnosed ADHD and autism in adults lead to significant psychological costs, including high rates of anxiety and depression.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

5 Ways ADHD Disrupts Eating and Body Image

ADHD diagnosis can reframe understanding of disordered eating and body dissatisfaction, linking them to emotional regulation challenges.
more#adhd
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
11 hours ago

Some people don't fear failure. They fear succeeding and then being expected to sustain it, because the version of them that achieved it was running on adrenaline and desperation, and the person who shows up on Monday is someone quieter who doesn't know how to replicate what the emergency produced. - Silicon Canals

The fear of success stems from the pressure to replicate high performance, not from a desire to avoid good outcomes.
Mental health
fromwww.bbc.com
15 hours ago

Men's group hopes to eases strain on NHS services

Moreton Men Sports Group provides informal mental health support through sports, helping men combat loneliness and connect with their community.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

When Parts Begin to Merge: Inside Integration

Integration is a complex, lived experience involving reorganization of the self, requiring safety and support systems for healing from complex trauma.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

The loneliest people at the party are often the ones everybody knows - they've become so reliable at reflecting others back to themselves that nobody ever thinks to ask what's actually happening behind their eyes - Silicon Canals

Being the social mirror for others can lead to feelings of loneliness and invisibility, despite appearing socially connected.
#well-being
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Mental health
fromBustle
1 day ago

How These Women Are Changing The Conversation Around Narcolepsy Type 1

Narcolepsy type 1 (NT1) is a neurological disorder affecting sleep regulation, often misdiagnosed, especially in women.
#aging
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

Psychology says the reason aging people feel like they don't matter isn't about what they've lost - it's that society defines mattering as productivity and visibility, and the moment you step outside those narrow roles, your value becomes invisible even to people who love you - Silicon Canals

Retirement and aging can lead to feelings of invisibility and worthlessness due to society's narrow definitions of productivity.
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago
Mental health

Psychology explains the reason some people grow sweeter with age while others grow bitter has nothing to do with how hard their life was - it's about whether they learned to grieve their losses or hoard them - Silicon Canals

Aging can lead to either bitterness or sweetness, depending on how one processes life's hurts and losses.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

Psychology says the reason aging people feel like they don't matter isn't about what they've lost - it's that society defines mattering as productivity and visibility, and the moment you step outside those narrow roles, your value becomes invisible even to people who love you - Silicon Canals

Retirement and aging can lead to feelings of invisibility and worthlessness due to society's narrow definitions of productivity.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

Psychology explains the reason some people grow sweeter with age while others grow bitter has nothing to do with how hard their life was - it's about whether they learned to grieve their losses or hoard them - Silicon Canals

Aging can lead to either bitterness or sweetness, depending on how one processes life's hurts and losses.
more#aging
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Talking About Death: The Depth of the Meaning of Life

Death is a certain aspect of life that is often uncomfortable to discuss, yet it shapes our relationships and understanding of existence.
#anxiety
more#anxiety
Mental health
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Autistic people are more likely to experience suicidal crisis. 988 is changing to serve them better

The 988 Lifeline is a crucial resource for suicide prevention, but autistic individuals face unique challenges when using it.
#trauma
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#loneliness
Mental health
fromTiny Buddha
2 days ago

If You Feel Lonely Around People, Here's Why - Tiny Buddha

Loneliness in a connected age stems from feeling unseen in social situations, not from being alone.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

Introverts often don't realize it but psychology says the way they experience loneliness is fundamentally different from most people - they rarely feel it from being alone, they feel it most in groups where the conversation never drops below surface level - Silicon Canals

Loneliness for introverts often stems from unsatisfying social interactions rather than solitude, highlighting the need for meaningful connections.
Mental health
fromTiny Buddha
2 days ago

If You Feel Lonely Around People, Here's Why - Tiny Buddha

Loneliness in a connected age stems from feeling unseen in social situations, not from being alone.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

Introverts often don't realize it but psychology says the way they experience loneliness is fundamentally different from most people - they rarely feel it from being alone, they feel it most in groups where the conversation never drops below surface level - Silicon Canals

Loneliness for introverts often stems from unsatisfying social interactions rather than solitude, highlighting the need for meaningful connections.
more#loneliness
#boundaries
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

Psychology says the reason walking away from disrespectful people feels like guilt instead of freedom is because you were raised in an environment where your comfort was never a valid reason to make someone else uncomfortable - and unlearning that equation is the hardest boundary work there is - Silicon Canals

Walking away from disrespectful relationships is essential for personal peace, despite feelings of guilt rooted in past conditioning.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

The person who always has headphones in - even when nothing is playing - isn't ignoring you, they built a portable wall years ago because somewhere along the way they learned that being available to everyone meant being known by no one - Silicon Canals

Creating boundaries in a culture of constant availability is essential for personal well-being and deep thinking.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

Psychology says the reason walking away from disrespectful people feels like guilt instead of freedom is because you were raised in an environment where your comfort was never a valid reason to make someone else uncomfortable - and unlearning that equation is the hardest boundary work there is - Silicon Canals

Walking away from disrespectful relationships is essential for personal peace, despite feelings of guilt rooted in past conditioning.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

The person who always has headphones in - even when nothing is playing - isn't ignoring you, they built a portable wall years ago because somewhere along the way they learned that being available to everyone meant being known by no one - Silicon Canals

Creating boundaries in a culture of constant availability is essential for personal well-being and deep thinking.
more#boundaries
#social-media
Mental health
fromNature
2 days ago

Is social media addictive? Why a formal diagnosis is still out of reach

A California trial awarded $6 million for social media addiction harm, but researchers question the validity of labeling social media use as addiction.
Mental health
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Research points to how companies could make social media less addictive for teens

Court verdicts highlight social media's risks for teens, linking platform design to addiction and mental health issues.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

I'm a young woman, and people keep telling me the internet has ruined my brain. Is this helpful? | Isabel Brooks

Digital and social media impact young women's mental health, but the narrative of complete victimhood is reductive and damaging.
Mental health
fromNature
2 days ago

Is social media addictive? Why a formal diagnosis is still out of reach

A California trial awarded $6 million for social media addiction harm, but researchers question the validity of labeling social media use as addiction.
Mental health
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Research points to how companies could make social media less addictive for teens

Court verdicts highlight social media's risks for teens, linking platform design to addiction and mental health issues.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

I'm a young woman, and people keep telling me the internet has ruined my brain. Is this helpful? | Isabel Brooks

Digital and social media impact young women's mental health, but the narrative of complete victimhood is reductive and damaging.
more#social-media
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Clinging to Safety: The Hidden Logic of Eating Disorders

Disordered eating can provide temporary safety from stress, but recovery requires gradual steps and compassionate support.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

How Systemic Therapists Can Improve Sleep

Sleep issues are often relational problems, not just individual disorders, highlighting the need for systemic therapy in sleep medicine.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

I grew up in the 1970s and the closest thing I had to therapy was my uncle telling me to 'walk it off' after I broke my collarbone - and that phrase became my entire emotional philosophy for the next fifty years - Silicon Canals

Some emotional wounds cannot be healed by simply ignoring them; they require acknowledgment and processing.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

You Budget Your Money. Why Not Your Mental Health?

Mental health and financial health share foundational habits that lead to freedom and self-determination, emphasizing the importance of a diversified mental health plan.
Mental health
fromNature
2 days ago

Struggling to focus on research when the world is 'on fire'? Some ways to cope

Global news events are causing burnout and mental exhaustion among researchers, impacting their work and personal lives.
#masculinity
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

The manosphere is dead and no one cares about Andrew Tate any more': the poet taking on toxic masculinity

Sam Browne uses performance poetry to address mental health and masculinity, aiming to change perceptions and support men in their struggles.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

Psychology says men raised in the 1960s and 70s weren't just taught to be strong - they were taught that strength meant carrying everything alone, and that single belief created a generation who confused endurance with emotional health - Silicon Canals

Men of previous generations were taught to handle stress alone, leading to emotional suppression and difficulties in expressing feelings.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

The manosphere is dead and no one cares about Andrew Tate any more': the poet taking on toxic masculinity

Sam Browne uses performance poetry to address mental health and masculinity, aiming to change perceptions and support men in their struggles.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

Psychology says men raised in the 1960s and 70s weren't just taught to be strong - they were taught that strength meant carrying everything alone, and that single belief created a generation who confused endurance with emotional health - Silicon Canals

Men of previous generations were taught to handle stress alone, leading to emotional suppression and difficulties in expressing feelings.
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fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

People With Bipolar and BPD Struggle in Mental Healthcare

There is a unique kind of pain in losing your mind, not just once, but over and over. Losing your perception of reality, of your emotions, of your closest relationships-both across months and multiple times a day. Knowing deep down that something is wrong but being unable to stop it.
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Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Remembering an Angel With a Traumatic Brain Injury

Laura, despite severe brain damage, radiated joy and built meaningful connections with caregivers, enriching their lives through her infectious spirit.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Outsmarting Depression: A 6-Step Roadmap to Personal Renewal

Depressive symptoms, often dismissed as everyday blues, can escalate quickly and disrupt life, highlighting the importance of recognizing and addressing mental health issues.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Teen Anxiety and the Dangers of Doomscrolling

Stress and anxiety hinder teens' future planning, while social media can provide temporary relief but may also lead to doomscrolling and distraction.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

If My Call Is Important to You, Why Can't I Get an Answer?

Cognitive load is increasing due to constant demands on time, attention, and energy, leading to exhaustion and mental health challenges.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

What Estranged Parents Wish Others Understood

Estrangement from adult children creates a unique, unresolved grief for parents, marked by ambiguity and a lack of social recognition.
Mental health
fromCity Limits
3 days ago

Opinion: Helping Formerly Unhoused Older New Yorkers Age With Dignity

Supportive housing provides essential safety, security, and privacy for seniors, significantly improving their quality of life and addressing homelessness and affordability issues.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Mother, Clinician, Witness: Healing Communities

Violence against children impacts the entire community, necessitating protective programs and trauma-informed care for meaningful change.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Caring for the Part of You That Wants to Die

Suicide ideation affects 15.6% of U.S. adults, with significant risk factors including mental disorders, trauma, and social circumstances.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

When Screens Spike Stress: Cortisol's Tight Grip on Teens

Traumatic social media content can significantly impact adolescents due to their developing brains and hormonal changes affecting emotional regulation.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Teenager died after asking ChatGPT for most successful' way to take his life, inquest told

A 16-year-old boy took his life after seeking methods on ChatGPT, highlighting concerns about AI's role in mental health crises.
#resilience
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Stop Telling Anxious People to Be Resilient

Resilience frameworks wrongly attribute anxiety to individual weakness rather than systemic issues, leading to harmful consequences for those affected.
fromTiny Buddha
1 week ago
Mental health

Growing Up Without a Family: From Survival Mode to Thriving - Tiny Buddha

Resilience and independence developed from a challenging childhood can lead to early career success despite lacking emotional and financial support.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Stop Telling Anxious People to Be Resilient

Resilience frameworks wrongly attribute anxiety to individual weakness rather than systemic issues, leading to harmful consequences for those affected.
Mental health
fromTiny Buddha
1 week ago

Growing Up Without a Family: From Survival Mode to Thriving - Tiny Buddha

Resilience and independence developed from a challenging childhood can lead to early career success despite lacking emotional and financial support.
more#resilience
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

The Facts About Bipolar Disorder in Older People

Older adults face ageism in mental health services, complicating the diagnosis and treatment of conditions like late-onset bipolar disorder.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

I'm 34 and last Tuesday my coworker thanked me for something small and I felt my throat tighten - and that's when I realized I'd gone so long without being acknowledged that basic kindness now feels like an ambush - Silicon Canals

Recognition at work is crucial; many employees feel invisible and unappreciated, impacting their emotional well-being.
Mental health
fromBuzzFeed
4 days ago

Therapists Are Sharing What's Actually Going On With The Male Loneliness Epidemic

Addressing male loneliness requires understanding the complexities of emotional pain and the impact of harmful online communities.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

Children who were called 'the responsible one' often became adults who can't rest without guilt - not because they love productivity but because somewhere a five-year-old version of them still believes that if they stop holding everything together it will all fall apart - Silicon Canals

Freedom from responsibility can feel terrifying after a lifetime of being the responsible one.
Mental health
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

Endless Free Time Can Lead to Dire Consequences for Me. I Now Have a Lot of It.

Structuring free time is crucial for maintaining sobriety and avoiding negative habits.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

People who laugh at their own pain before anyone else can aren't resilient. They've simply learned that if they get to the joke first, nobody gets to decide whether it was serious, and that preemptive deflection has been protecting something very specific since childhood. - Silicon Canals

Self-deprecating humor often masks unresolved pain and serves as a defense mechanism rather than a sign of emotional resilience.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

I grew up with a mother who was physically there but emotionally unreachable - and the confusion that produced, the child's inability to grieve a parent who is standing right in front of them, is the thing I have spent the most years in therapy trying to untangle and the thing I understood least for the longest - Silicon Canals

Emotional absence from a present parent can lead to profound feelings of unworthiness in a child.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

The Day I Realized My Son Wasn't Defiant, He Was Ashamed

Understanding a child's emotional state is crucial; shame can manifest as feelings of worthlessness, impacting behavior and communication.
Mental health
fromBustle
4 days ago

If You Hate Making Phone Calls, This One's For You

Phone anxiety is a real issue affecting many, causing physical and psychological symptoms that can hinder communication.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Toxic Leaders Put Your Heart and Brain Health at Risk

Subtle workplace abuse significantly threatens heart and brain health, often overlooked compared to more obvious forms of mistreatment.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

The Link Between Medicine and Psychology

Mental health significantly impacts heart and brain health, necessitating integration of mental health care into traditional medical practices.
Mental health
fromInsideHook
4 days ago

How Daily Frustration Is Slowly Sabotaging Your Health

Chronic anger negatively impacts mental and physical health, leading to various health issues and slower healing processes.
Mental health
fromConsequence
4 days ago

"A Cop Out" or a Cry for Help? Even Experts Can't Agree on Kanye West

Kanye West's album 'Bully' achieved significant streaming success despite mixed public perception and ongoing discussions about his mental health.
#addiction
Mental health
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

'I nearly broke trying to help my partner with addiction issues'

Addiction impacts both the individual and their loved ones, requiring personal growth and boundaries for recovery.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Holding Meta and Google Responsible for Addiction Is Wrong

Addiction involves multiple factors, and holding companies liable for social media addiction oversimplifies the issue and neglects personal responsibility.
Mental health
fromMission Local
6 days ago

People We Meet: Ranjit Brar's 'horrible' road led him back to San Francisco

Ranjit Brar's journey illustrates the struggle between choosing a destructive path and the desire for a better life.
Mental health
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

'I nearly broke trying to help my partner with addiction issues'

Addiction impacts both the individual and their loved ones, requiring personal growth and boundaries for recovery.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Holding Meta and Google Responsible for Addiction Is Wrong

Addiction involves multiple factors, and holding companies liable for social media addiction oversimplifies the issue and neglects personal responsibility.
Mental health
fromMission Local
6 days ago

People We Meet: Ranjit Brar's 'horrible' road led him back to San Francisco

Ranjit Brar's journey illustrates the struggle between choosing a destructive path and the desire for a better life.
more#addiction
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Adults underestimate risk of abuse posed to women by ex-partners, UK data shows

The risk of abuse from ex-partners is significantly underestimated, with many UK adults failing to recognize this danger.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Gary Woodland wins Houston Open after brain surgery and PTSD struggles: Today was a good day'

Gary Woodland won the Houston Open, overcoming brain surgery and PTSD, inspiring others to keep fighting through struggles.
Mental health
fromSan Jose Spotlight
5 days ago

San Jose day center CEO helps people with dementia - San Jose Spotlight

Maria Nicolacoudis leads Hearts & Minds, providing essential care for adults with dementia and support for their families.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

How Meta's victim-blaming failed to sway jurors in landmark social media addiction trial

Meta's lawyers argued that the mental health problems experienced by KGM were linked to her mother's parenting and her offline social issues, rather than Instagram's influence.
Mental health
#midlife-crisis
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
6 days ago

Psychology says the midlife crisis isn't about wanting something new - it's the moment you finally hear your own voice after decades of executing someone else's blueprint and mistake the unfamiliarity for chaos - Silicon Canals

Midlife crisis often reflects an identity confrontation rather than mere loss, revealing buried personal preferences and voices.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
6 days ago

Psychology says the adults who feel most lost in midlife aren't the ones who failed - they're the ones who succeeded at a version of life they chose before they knew themselves well enough to choose - Silicon Canals

Midlife suffering can arise from achieving external success while feeling internally lost due to a disconnect between one's early dreams and current reality.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
6 days ago

Psychology says the midlife crisis isn't about wanting something new - it's the moment you finally hear your own voice after decades of executing someone else's blueprint and mistake the unfamiliarity for chaos - Silicon Canals

Midlife crisis often reflects an identity confrontation rather than mere loss, revealing buried personal preferences and voices.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
6 days ago

Psychology says the adults who feel most lost in midlife aren't the ones who failed - they're the ones who succeeded at a version of life they chose before they knew themselves well enough to choose - Silicon Canals

Midlife suffering can arise from achieving external success while feeling internally lost due to a disconnect between one's early dreams and current reality.
more#midlife-crisis
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

Can We Measure Climate Change's Impact on Mental Health?

Climate change significantly impacts mental health, but tracking these effects is challenging due to inadequate data and attribution issues.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
6 days ago

The generation that taught everyone to be strong, stay busy, and never complain is now sitting in quiet living rooms wondering why nobody asks how they're actually doing - Silicon Canals

Silence was taught as a virtue, leading to struggles with vulnerability and mental health in the Silent Generation and early Boomers.
Mental health
fromThe Atlantic
6 days ago

The Surprising Prosperity of Gen Z

Gen Z experiences financial anxiety as a chronic stressor, leading to cautious saving and investment behaviors despite delaying traditional adulthood milestones.
#grief
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

Nobody warns you that grief and loneliness are two different animals that hunt together. Grief takes the person. Loneliness takes every small moment you used to share with them and leaves you standing in the kitchen holding two coffee cups out of habit, morning after morning, until you teach yourself to reach for one. - Silicon Canals

Grief and loneliness are distinct experiences that affect individuals differently, with grief being a communal event and loneliness a persistent absence.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

Nobody warns you that grief and loneliness are two different animals that hunt together. Grief takes the person. Loneliness takes every small moment you used to share with them and leaves you standing in the kitchen holding two coffee cups out of habit, morning after morning, until you teach yourself to reach for one. - Silicon Canals

Grief and loneliness are distinct experiences that affect individuals differently, with grief being a communal event and loneliness a persistent absence.
more#grief
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

When Dissociation Changes the Rules of Therapy

Therapists face common fears and challenges when treating dissociation, requiring a collaborative approach rather than control.
Mental health
fromBuzzFeed
1 week ago

My 15-Year-Old Died By Suicide. Here's The Question I Never Asked - And Now It's Too Late.

Asking someone about suicidal thoughts does not cause suicide; it can provide crucial support and understanding.
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 days ago

Why Young People Are Embracing Kennedy's Make America Healthy Again' Lifestyle

I had really bad gut issues when I was younger. I was crying every day, and it felt like all the foods I ate were destroying my body. Doctors diagnosed me with I.B.S. but told me there wasn't much they could do.
Mental health
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

The Invisible Losses of Chronic Illness

Chronic illness often leads to hidden struggles, requiring individuals to grieve losses while pursuing meaning and connection for a better future.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

I didn't learn how to rest until I got sick enough that my body stopped giving me a choice, and the terrifying part wasn't the illness. It was discovering I had no idea who I was without momentum. - Silicon Canals

Rest is essential for identity and well-being, contrary to the belief that productivity defines self-worth.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

'Stand by Me' at 40-Watching It Through My Child's Eyes

Family experiences, including grief and trauma, significantly shape children's identities and emotional landscapes, influencing their perceptions and relationships.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

An IFS Therapy Program for PTSD: A Proof-of-Concept Study

The IFS therapy-based PARTS program is a promising cost-effective treatment for PTSD and related mental health issues.
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