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I'm a freshman at the Univeristy of North Carolina in Greensboro, double-majoring in Psychology and English. I have been interested in writing ever since I could form words on a piece of paper. As I grew older, writing would inevitably become my escape from

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Suicidal thoughts: 10 of 164
Shards of glass are on the floor.I just can't take it anymore.I try to run, i try to hide.I can't escape this suicide.This mask I wear isn't me.I'm not so happy and carefree.I'm tattered and torn on the inside.I'm contemplating suicide.The tears are streaming down my face.There's a horrible past I can't erase.Dearly beloved, ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Life after death: 4 of 45
A cordial hostess answers the knocking at her door. All of her guests enter, despite the haunting lore. A smile of pure seduction dances on her lips. A satchel stitched with crimson rests upon her hip. Some eyes are filled with understanding, other are filled with fear. Some have found their way home, some wish to disapp... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Self-harming and the reasons behind it: 3 of 20
When people, for whatever reason, find out that I'm a self-harmer, the first question they always ask is "why?" Why would I do something like that to myself? Is it a cry for attention? Is it a weak suicide attempt? What was going through my mind? Or, if I happen to run into another self-harmer, the first question, always... More..
Health & Fitness > Therapy & Counseling Do you need a serious psychological problem to go to counseling?: 5 of 31
Do you need a chronic and/or fatal disease to see your general practitioner? Absolutely not. In the same way, it is not necessary to have a serious psychological problem to receive counseling.The way the media displays therapy, it can, at times, seem like one needs to be psychotic to benefit from it. However, that allegati... More..
Health & Fitness > Therapy & Counseling How open-ended questions are used in counseling: 4 of 15
Open-ended questions are, quite frankly, one of a therapist's best tools to aid them in conducting psychotherapy. An open-ended question is one that requires more thought or depth than a simple yes or no question. The kinds of questions are often used to help clients push beyond the surface, and offer deeper insigh... More..
Health & Fitness > Mental Illness What motivates people to cut themselves: 2 of 7
Cutting, or any form of self-injury, has many motivations and reasons behind it, those differing from person to person. Some of the more common motivations are feelings of numbness, alleviating physical and mental pain, and wanting to have control over one's body. Although many of those reasons do not seem rational in ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Anorexia: 6 of 20
Mirror, mirror on the wall,Who's the thinnest one of all?Twenty down, and ten to go.How long until my bones show?Mirror, mirror, lie to me.Make me hate what I do see.Spit out numbers left and right.Make me lose this endless fight.Mirror, mirror, see my faceAfter this meal I just did waste.Save the image so I won't forget.This... More..
Health & Fitness > Therapy & Counseling What to expect when visiting a psychologist: 1 of 2
So you have decided that you wish to see a psychologist. You have gotten a referral to a therapist, you have made your appointment, you have filled out the necessary insurance information, now what? What should you expect once you get in your therapist's office? Unlike your general practitioner's office, your therapist's ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Tips & Tricks Glitches and cheats for Pokemon red, blue and yellow: 1 of 1
Whether you are stuck trying to beat one of the original Pokemon games, or whether you have beat the game a hundred times and want a new experience, there are two glitches that will help you progress and have a little fun with it as well! One of the most well-known glitches in the game is the missingno glitch, also known as ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Age should not matter in today's society: 1 of 1
What is age? Is it just a number? Is it a tried and true definer of one's capabilities? More importantly, how does age affect one's place in society? Unfortunately, to an extent, age does affect your place in society. You must be eighteen to vote, sixteen to drive...but what about what lies below the surface of the ... More..