Major Ridge

“It’s been shown over and over that people who live lonely and disconnected lives, even smack in the middle of a modern metropolis, are more depressed, more suicidal and have more physical illnesses than the rest of us,” (Herbert). Although it may be mentally draining, disconnect, if practiced repeatedly, may become a comforting familiarity. People who are disconnected- from family, friends, nature, life, etc.- may not realize the harm they are causing by forcing themselves into this emotional…

Case Study Report: Part 1 Aastha Gulati Psychology 3227A Brain on Fire: My Month of Madness by Cahalan (2012) presented a very realistic perspective of the confusion and sense of panic that arises when enduring symptoms of an unknown illness and the impact it has on ones entire life. As a young adult, close to Susannah’s age, it was easy to relate strongly to her daily life and the various problems involving relationships, family and work. Therefore, to witness her life, at a…

Compare & Contrast essay “Depression is when you don't care about anything. Anxiety is when you care about everything. And having both is like hell.” ~ Anonymous, this quote relates to both the protagonists in the catcher in the rye and the edge of seventeen. Depression and anxiety play a large role in Holden Caulfield and Nadine’s decision making and impact their social life and sex life. The protagonist in both the novel and the movie find the hypocrisy and ugliness of the world around…

Death has long been an element in life that most people have a great deal of fear into the point that for many it is a major concern. Whether it is the fear of dying or the depression that comes from losing a loved one, the fact is that regardless the process can be very emotionally strenuous. Such an emotional journey is described by Kubler-Ross's theory of grieving which states that the process has multiple steps before acceptance. Additionally, the element of culture plays a significant role…

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, a five stage model prioritizing the different psychological and physical necessities, lists “Relationships and Belonging” as an individual’s third most vital need. It states that a person cannot be fulfilled in their life without having intimate relationships. When examining literature this theme becomes especially prevalent; several stories focus on how the loss of community damages a person’s livelihood. For example, this is exhibited in “The Story of Green-Blanket…

An impulsive act for affection caused me a foreign, agonizing pain. The feeling of suffering and abandonment was heartbreaking. I was alone. I was eight when I first understood the value of pushing myself, yet taking calculated risks. I attempted skiing with a group of experts when I was only a novice. Suddenly, the ground beneath me passed faster and faster. Before I knew it, the earth fell from my skis thrusting me into a perpetual free fall. As the wintry secretion covered my tired,…

Before starting my speech, I would like to ask everyone a question, ‘have you ever been able to touch the feeling of loneliness?’ Being alone is quite horrible. I am one of the people who scare to touch the torment of pain of loneliness. However, the more worried you are, the more possible it will happen. People who are afraid of loneliness are generally easy to be lonely. Firstly, from my perspective, loneliness is the word which has the same definition of ‘desolation’. As I stand inside a…

worldwide. However despite this, many cannot tell the difference between feeling sad or depressed and having clinical depression. This makes the current use of ‘depression’ in some cases pop-psych, that is psychological terms misused in pop culture. Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) or clinical depression is a psychiatric disorder that is often associated with a persistent low mood, low self-esteem, and a decrease in level of functioning. My essay will be focused more…

This study analyzed the different forms of news coverage pertaining to the steroid era in Major League Baseball, along with the fan’s opinions of Barry Bonds, Mark McGwire and Rafael Palmeiro. These three players previously tested positive for steroid use throughout their time in the Major Leagues. While all three of these players showed remarkable talent throughout their Major League careers, their statistics will always be tainted, which influences peoples opinions on whether or not they…

With war comes many things such as shame, guilt, or embarrassment. Some soldiers are ashamed of themselves because they are weak and are unable to perform like others. Other soldiers carry the burden, a heavy load of guilt with them caused by the death of their comrades. In the chapter “ The Dentist “ from The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien, uses negative diction and descriptive imagery to portray that even if a person can handle immeasurable pain, they struggle to handle the feeling of…