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How Perfectionism Impacts Mental Health

My Brains Not Broken

To go one step further, Psychology Today actually says that this can manifest in different ways: Self-oriented perfectionism is imposing an unrealistic desire to be perfect on oneself. Psychology Today. Before we continue, what do we mean when we talk about perfectionism?

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Never Say These 3 Things to Someone With Anxiety

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Anxiety is one of the most common mental illness. According to Trevor (2017), anxiety is a normal healthy reaction. BUT, there are things you should never say to someone with anxiety. So, what is anxiety? Anxiety is a feeling of fear, worry and apprehension about what’s to come. 3: Just get over it!

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Managing Self-Awareness and Mental Health

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Essentially, it is a psychological state in which oneself becomes the focus of attention. After months seeing the same therapist, I’ve been able to notice habits and patterns with how my anxiety/depression affect me and how I live my life. So, what is self-awareness? Very Well Mind.

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Teenagers and Mental Health: A Q&A with Tilly’s Life Center

My Brains Not Broken

In regard to different generations of teens, according to the American Psychological Association’s “Stress in America 2020,” the potential consequences of the persistent stress and trauma created by the pandemic are particularly serious for the Gen Z teens (ages 13-17) and Gen Z adults (ages 18-23) more so than any other generation.

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The Learning Curve of Mental Health

My Brains Not Broken

Sometimes it’s a mental health or psychological term. After ten years of living with depression and anxiety, there’s still a lot to learn. When I first started experiencing anxiety and depression, there was a lot to learn. Anxiety wasn’t talked about as a disorder, and you needed a good reason to feel anxious.

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Habit Forming and Mental Health

My Brains Not Broken

After writing about high-functioning anxiety earlier this week , I started thinking about habits. In psychology, the process of creating and maintaining habits is known as habit formation. From Psychology Today: “Habit formation is the process by which behaviors become automatic.

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Psychological Effects of Being Adopted on Child Development

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However, it’s important to acknowledge that it can also present unique challenges and complexities through the psychological effects of adoption. During this time, children may struggle with self-esteem, a sense of belonging, and other psychological effects of being adopted.