Psychologically Fxck!
It’s more than just breath and staying calm. It’s deeper than just saying how you feel and letting a cry out. It’s actively studying and understanding mental processes, brain functions, and behavior. The study of psychology (The study of the soul.) is considered a “Hub Science”. An umbrella term to cover many branches such cognitive function, brain development and social psychology. It’s actually one of the most diverse sciences in terms of what questions are being asked, the methods used to answer them, and practices and disciplines use to teach or learn from them. Great men like Wilhelm Wundt and Sigmund Freud are plastered all over google for being the founders of psychology but ancient times were actually the first to study the soul. They were the first to link mental health to physical health. Ancient Egyptians developed a theory of personality. Their psychological beliefs were built on their polytheistic religious beliefs. Ancient Romans believed that depression could be treated by bathing, and that psychosis could be treated by withdrawing blood. Two thousand years ago, Chinese rulers required police officials to take personality and intelligence test. Though the study of psychology was at the time mostly archaic, it still touched on many important concepts today. What is free will? Why do people do bad things? What do our dreams mean? What is consciousness and the idea of self?
–Sigmund Freud
“We are what we are because we have been what we have been, and what is needed for solving the problems of human life and motives is not moral estimates but more knowledge.”
Psychology is incorporated in every single aspect of our lives. We are born. We grow. We learn about the world, how to function in the world. Besides doctors and scientist, who studies self. We believe it should be you. It can be you! Learning how YOU function can be the defining factor between finding peace or achieving a goal. Here at The Unfollowed Rabbit we have a big focus on mental health, self growth and CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy). It’s a deep belief that your mind controls your reality in most aspects. With our network we have an extraordinary community of kindred spirits who share a passion for exploration and self-discovery.
Now let me say a mental health or growth journey is not for the weak, but it can help you if you are weak. What does that mean? A person who is lost, needs to die to grow. Not in the physical sense, we want your light around. It means in order to grown you have to give up the old you that has been coping and surviving. That's an incredibly hard thing to do. No matter if it is your ego, your fear, your anger. You grow with intention. Paying attention to your self. Understanding your triggers. Most importantly looking at yourself as an outsider without judgment. Your mind is a flexible and amazing organ. No computer like it in the world with 86 billion neurons forming 100 trillion connections to each other. Neurons are the fundamental units of the brain and nervous system, responsible for receiving, processing, and transmitting information through electrical and chemical signals to each other. The more you partake in a certain habit the stronger those bond between neurons grow. Good or bad. That is why it’s important to learn your manual. You need to understand what’s going on before you know what needs to change. Bad relationships, self sabotage behaviors, triggers are signals and road maps to understand yourself.
You would be surprised how much people feed off you being a sprout when you really a flower in bloom. Ask yourself. Why did I react to that? Why did I react like that? What makes me anxious or fearful? Why does in make me feel that way? What happened in my life to associate that feeling with these moments? What is a better and healthier way to self sooth? Be inquisitive about your soul. You're understanding yourself not excusing yourself. If its hard for you to do this then get help from an outside source. Some write in journals, some confide in an accountability partner, others go to therapy or find a hobby that regulates your nervous system. When people hear the word therapy they assume it mean spilling all your secrets to a stranger. That is not the case. Therapy encompasses a variety of approaches to treating mental health issues, each with its own techniques and theoretical foundations.
Here are some common types of therapy:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors. It is commonly used to treat depression, anxiety, and other disorders.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Incorporates mindfulness practices to help individuals stay present and manage stress and negative emotions. Examples include Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT).
Psychodynamic Therapy
Explores unconscious processes and past experiences that influence current behavior. It aims to increase self-awareness and understanding of the impact of the past on present behavior.'s surroundings are stable and predictable, free from hazards, and conducive to well-being. This encompasses factors like clean water, air, and safe neighborhoods.
Behavioral Therapy
Focuses on changing harmful behaviors through conditioning techniques. It is often used to treat phobias, addictions, and behavioral issues in children.
Humanistic Therapy
Emphasizes personal growth and self-actualization. It is client-centered, focusing on the individual's potential and stresses the importance of a nonjudgmental therapeutic environment.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
A type of CBT that specifically helps individuals manage emotions, particularly those with borderline personality disorder. It combines individual therapy with group skills training.otection from violence or accidents.
It's Within You
Family Therapy
Addresses issues within the family unit, aiming to improve communication and resolve conflicts. It involves multiple family members in the therapy process.
Group Therapy
Involves one or more therapists working with a small group of individuals who share similar issues. It provides support and feedback from peers as well as the therapist.
Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
Focuses on improving interpersonal relationships and communication patterns to help reduce symptoms of depression
It’s up to you to find the safe place. It is equally important to understand what safety is. Feeling safe refers to a sense of security and protection from harm, both physically and emotionally.
This feeling is crucial for well-being and can be influenced by various factors, including:
Physical Safety
The assurance that one is free from physical harm, danger, or threat. This includes safe living conditions, secure environments, and protection from violence or accidents.
Emotional Safety
The feeling of being valued, respected, and supported in one's relationships and social interactions. It involves trust, acceptance, and the absence of emotional harm, such as abuse, bullying, or discrimination.
Psychological Safety
The confidence to express oneself without fear of negative consequences to self-esteem, status, or career. In work or group settings, this includes being able to take risks, make mistakes, and share ideas without fear of ridicule or punishment.
Environmental Safety
The perception that one's surroundings are stable and predictable, free from hazards, and conducive to well-being. This encompasses factors like clean water, air, and safe neighborhoods.
Social Safety
The feeling of belonging and being part of a community where one feels included and supported. This involves having reliable social networks and relationships.
Overall, feeling safe enables individuals to live comfortably, focus on personal growth, and engage fully in their daily activities without undue stress or anxiety.
At some point you have to let go. That is really the defining characteristic from those that grow and those that stay them same. Even a flowers leaves shrivel and fall off before it blossoms. Let go of biases, misconceptions, emotions. To clarify your letting go of the moment. Your emotions and thoughts are waves that push and pull you like the tide. Stay firmly planted in the sand and allow these thing to come and go. It takes practice and consistency. Your have taken years to strengthen these bad habits so it will take time to unlearn it. Lucky for you your mind is flexible. So as long as you have intent you can get better and better as time passes. You're not letting go to “get rid of” you're letting go to “rebuild”. You have to in a sense parent your thoughts and emotions. You’re killing your old self to bring the new you to life. Create healthier associations and habit that fill you with peace. What do you like? Do it! What do you want? Be it! No one escapes this dynamic. You either run you mind or you mind runs you. We are human we have instincts, but as the intelligent beings we are we must decide to go about and beyond your instincts. Hence why we are all psychologically fxcked. There can be no growth without the rain.
Be aware this is trial and error process. We believe it is that very reason you deserve to have a support system or community during this process. So if you are committed to your journey The Unfollowed Rabbit is the best place for you to plant seeds. Engage in lively discussions, virtual meetups, entertaining/engaging informative podcasts, and intimate private live chats where you can exchange ideas, share profound experiences, and find solace in the understanding and support of fellow UnfollowerZ members. Links below to our Patreon. Find out how to become an unfollower now. Ask the right questions.
