Tag: Mental Health
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Disgust Decoded: The Boundary-Setting Emotion
Disgust. It pulls us back, pushes us away, and yet… it lingers, shaping our choices in ways we scarcely notice. What lies beneath this primal reaction, and why does it matter more than we think?
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Buried in Quiet
silence echoesgrasps hardswirlinggrasping handspulling deeperhurtling toward nothing is it done?suffered enough?days the samewarmth leaching outice filling instead fightingeven thoughfallinglonged for no warmthto helpkeep ice away spirit wanesscreaming withinno longerjust weak whispers why botherthe darkness calls shouting into nothingwaiting—nothing answers footsteps fadenever reachingnever turning back breath shallowlungs tightfading—but slow,too slow weight pressingbones brittlecracked,waitingfor a sigh toshatter…
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Touch Deprivation & Mental Health: Why It Matters
Something is missing, but it’s hard to name. The absence settles in silence, unnoticed at first, then felt in ways difficult to describe. It changes things—slowly, subtly. The body recognizes it before the mind does, a quiet adjustment to something no longer there. And yet, life moves forward, adapting to what was once familiar but…
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Navigating Sadness: Growth Through Emotional Depths
Sadness—the emotion we try to avoid, yet it holds the key to growth. What happens when we stop fighting it and start listening? Let’s explore how sadness shapes resilience, builds connection, and reveals strength we didn’t know we had. 🌱💧
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The Things I Never Say Out Loud
Mental health struggles don’t announce themselves. They sit in the silence, in the weight of unspoken words, in the quiet ache of loneliness and doubt. If you’ve felt it, know this—you are not the burden. The failure to understand it is. And that is not yours to carry.
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Unveiling Surprise: How the Unexpected Shapes Our World
Surprise—the sneaky emotion that loves to catch us off guard. From unexpected phone calls to last-second hockey goals, it’s always there, shaping our experiences in ways we couldn’t predict. How do surprises—big and small—change the way we see the world? Let’s find out! 🎭🏒
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Daily Dose of Magic: The Life-Changing Benefits of Reading Every Day
The encyclopedia danced a slow tango with the dictionary, while the paperback novel dramatically recited sonnets to the bookshelf. Meanwhile, the bookmark, feeling left out, launched itself into a daring cartwheel across the coffee table. “But how do I read the clouds?” asked the teacup to the novel. “Easy,” said the audiobook, adjusting its invisible…
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Trust and Anticipation: The Seeds of Confidence and Hope
What do trust, anticipation, and crows with “Wanted” posters have in common? More than you’d think! Dive into the unseen emotional heroes that quietly shape our world—one delicate thread, one spark of excitement at a time. 🐦✨
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Surviving Medical Negligence: My Story Part 2
Yesterday was hell. My anxiety clawed at me relentlessly, each moment dragging me closer to collapse. Writing this? It’s a small lifeline—a step toward calm, even if calm feels just out of reach right now.
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Understanding Joy: The Light That Fuels Connection
Beneath a sky alive with luminous swirls of color, the stars sparkled like scattered jewels against the vast expanse. A gentle breeze carried the crisp scent of snow, mingling with the faint sweetness of cocoa steam rising from a warm mug cradled in waiting hands. Soft blankets wrapped around shoulders, their textures a quiet symphony…
Who am I? 