recovery
Your illness does not define you. It's your resolve to recover that does.
Writing with ADHD
It has taken me an unbelievably long time to start writing this. Eight months in fact! Most of my readers by now are probably thinking I’ve slipped off into the abyss. Some may not even think of me anymore. Even now, as I write this sentence, I wonder how long the burst of motivation I’m feeling is going to last; I wonder if I’ll ever finish it.
By Outrageous Optimism 3 years ago in Psyche
My family sees no progress in my OCD recovery. How do I make them understand?
Living with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is difficult and complex, but even more so when living with your family. Often my family will say, “You’re having therapy, why aren’t you better yet?” Oh my, if only it were that easy. The first thing I have to say about this is: put yourself in my shoes. Many of us live with these obsessions and compulsions for years before even getting a diagnosis, let alone finding help. Even then, therapy isn’t foolproof. In fact, therapy is very distressing for most people, as it makes you face up to things you may actively avoid. So if you have finally built up the courage to ask for help (believe me, it’s not easy) and attend therapy, there is nothing more disheartening than hearing, “Why aren’t you better yet?”
By Stacey Frewin3 years ago in Psyche
A day in the Life.
A seemingly “normal” day can flip in an instant. A single touch, thought or action can change everything. A loss of control if only for a moment can unravel your entire day, consumed by a singular feeling: fear. Many people experience fear, but in some people, fear isn’t just a worry — it consumes every thought and action. Fear doesn’t discriminate: age, race, sexuality or religion, we will all fear “true” fear at some point in our lives. This is what living with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is like.
By Stacey Frewin3 years ago in Psyche
What the OCD cycle fails to take into account.
Obsessions. Anxiety. Compulsions. Relief. It doesn’t sound so bad like that, does it? In reality however, it’s so much more than what the obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) cycle appears to be. OCD symptoms vary so much — in severity, frequency, and how they appear to each person. For me, my OCD behaviors are in a constant state of flux. The more stressed I feel, the more anxious I become. The more anxious I become, the worse my obsessions are, which leads to an increase in compulsions. This then leads to low mood and depression.
By Stacey Frewin3 years ago in Psyche
Totally Addicted To Stress
It's no secret that addiction comes in so many forms, whether that’s alcohol, weed, body image, technology, money, sex, or food. The list goes on, but I was totally shocked by the idea that I could be hooked on my own stressful thinking.
By Mystic Rebellion 💎3 years ago in Psyche
INFJ Case Study: Narcissistic Parenting
Moira is an INFJ, one of the rarest personality types. Moira’s father Roy is an ISFJ, the most common personality type. Unbeknownst to anyone for decades, including the therapists he fooled, Roy was also a vulnerable narcissist. Moira would not understand until she grew older how these pieces of his personality played a role in the puzzle of her childhood trauma — here is her story of putting those pieces together.
By the infj ghost3 years ago in Psyche
Notes From An INFJ’s Childhood Journals
I recently began reading through 37 journals that I’ve filled since I was 15 years old. Being an INFJ means I am a pattern-making machine by default. Naturally, I noticed several intriguing themes that I grappled with throughout my adolescence. I was inspired to write this post, thinking that by sharing these patterns I may be able to shed a light on some of the valuable insights we have that often go unnoticed.
By the infj ghost3 years ago in Psyche
