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What does FOMO mean to you? - Guidance and Advice for Those Who Relate

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Have you ever really wanted to do something fun like what your friends are always doing. You want to go out, be social, and just have a great time! But when it is the day of that specific fun social activity you shy out? Well here's my take on it... I believe that doing something engaging socially and mentally is very important. Yes, you would rather stay in bed because it's your comfort area, but it's not good for it to be that for a long period. Going out with friends and making memories will be very beneficial for how you view life and or how you feel mentally. But just know that you don't need friends to make memories. When it comes to feeling free mentally and socially YOU come first. You can go on dates with yourself. Pick yourself up off that bed and be your own friend primarily. But if making friends is what you want to do this still applies.  Go out to the places that you enjoy then you will find like-minded people who also share your interest. Then strike up a...

Misunderstood: A Story of Compassion and Understanding

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       I heard her scream from a couple of feet away. As I was walking to the library to print out my resume for an upcoming interview. As I got nearer I saw a girl sitting on the ground in distress...crying. When i approached her she told me not to come any closer or she would hurt me. And then she said sorry.           From what i have experienced in my days of being in psych wards i most definitely can tell when someone is having a serious moment. This happened at my college campus in the evening in the pure dark. We had to call the University Police in order to deescalate the situation and to make sure the girl was safe. They arrived and then everything moved on as if it never happened.      But, I wanted to touch base on how the cops treated the situation. They were very calm and understanding of her Mental Health needs. They didn't just come pick her up and leave. They softly spoke to her and made sure she was safe. ...