mental health

Mental health and psychology are essential in life extension and leading a healthy and happy life.

Discovering Dysphoria
I started to appreciate my period as I grew more mature. It happened as a result of exploring alternative means of healing and meeting a bunch of pagans while I studied shamanism. The Wiccan women I encountered seemed to appreciate their cycles. They spoke of "moon times" and "flow"...words I'd never associated with what I only knew as "the curse" because the word "menstruation" was far too bulky to be useful in most circumstances. I didn't know it was connected to the moon or the three faces of the goddess (virgin, maiden, crone), or that my blood was actually magical.
By Cheeky Minx9 years ago in Longevity
My 411 About Coming Off Mental Health Medications
I started taking Effexor XR, aka venlaxafine, in the fall of 2010 after experiencing ongoing issues with what I now am able to recognize as anxiety. I was extremely functional, but my brain and my body were very overtaxed and the theoretical backpack of things that I had been dealing with over the course of several years was virtually to the point of bursting. At the time, what did I know? I was following the example I felt was set by the generation previous to mine; you soldiered on although you most definitely needed a break from the general "stuff" life had been throwing at you.
By Christina St-Jean9 years ago in Longevity
Swallowing the Spider to Catch the Fly
From July 2015 to July 2016, I was part of a clinical trial for an antidepressant drug that is not yet on the market. I worked with a psychiatrist and a team of nurses to maintain dosing and monitor my health throughout the study.
By Daniel Blitch9 years ago in Longevity
The (Non-)Choice of Addiction
Imagine something you really like; I mean really, really like. Something you partake in very often because you enjoy it. It makes you feel good. It helps you relax. Have you thought of it? Okay, good.
By Daniel Blitch9 years ago in Longevity
The Image Makers
Before we are born, we deliberate with the highest potential of our self, the Chuluamadahey, or the Keepers of our Book of Life. This is represented in the number 18 on what is known as the Children's’ Count, a way that numbers communicate with us here on Earth. This number is also associated with the Hebrew word ‘chai’, meaning ‘alive’, ‘living’, or ‘life’, as in “L’chaim,” a toast to life. We examine the lessons we have yet to learn and design a life that will deliver us the opportunities we need to learn these lessons.
By Hyapatia Lee9 years ago in Longevity
'Perform Your Dutiful Action without Attachment.'
This is posted in our office here at BambooMoves, Forest Hills. I love the conciseness of it and the message it conveys. And it makes perfect sense for it to be a mantra (phrase) for our staff, but really any business where excellent customer service is such a key component.
By BambooMoves Forest Hills9 years ago in Longevity
Moments of Quiet Reflection
In a world full of noise and frenzy, it’s to one’s advantage to have some quiet moments of reflection every now and then. It doesn’t have to be every day but five to ten minutes for a couple of times per week can really make a difference in helping you do some self-reflection. Activities like yoga, meditation, or just doing deep breathing exercises will allow your mind to quiet itself and reflect on nothing at all or to concentrate on a specific thought. Hearing your own voice and thoughts in your mind is not easy to do but it helps put your past, present, and future into a clearer perspective. It’s a real and underrated pleasure in letting your thoughts run away to new places and to still control where they go.
By Ben W9 years ago in Longevity
How To Open Your Third Eye
What is Your Third Eye? The third eye is considered by many to be the organ responsible for universal connection. It has a deep and significant history, making an appearance in cultures and religions throughout the world. The third eye can be seen in ancient depictions of art and architecture, most notably in the Ayurvedic philosophy where it is known as the Ajna chakra and Ancient Egyptian traditions where it is known as the Eye of Horus.
By A M9 years ago in Longevity
Menopause Mayhem!
For all the non menopausal women out there, when you hear the word 'menopause', what image does that word invoke for you? The chances are, the reality of it is entirely different!
By Denise Gregory9 years ago in Longevity
How to Activate and Align Your Chakras
Feeling like you are stuck in a rut? Need a change, a re-awakening? Tired of feeling drained and disconnected? I was too, so I decided to make a change.
By Summer Dream9 years ago in Longevity
Anti-Age Time
Does it feel like the last 10 years flew by as if it were just one year? What happened?! Literally, what actually happened?
By Debora de Carvalho9 years ago in Longevity
Fear of the Unknown
Why do people sometimes have a fear of the unknown? As human beings, we each have our own unique doubts, fears, and phobias that develop as we deal with the world and its’ challenges. Whether they are fears related to heights, spiders, snakes, or even speaking in front of a large audience, it’s part of what makes us human to have fears. Facing and confronting your fears is not an easy struggle and it takes courage, compassion, and emotional maturity to get past your phobias. One of the most common fears that most of us have from time to time is ‘Fear of the Unknown.’
By Ben W9 years ago in Longevity