Paranoia Goal

Fear a powerful emotion, once it is born it is merely impossible for it to perish. Fear corrupts, tortures, and haunts all. Humans have a horror encrypted into their core. With the power of holding one's fear forms the feeling of paranoia leading to the most holiest power of all, control. Throughout history paranoia has been used to control mass populations and indoctrinate their mind. A common example of this, is the reign of Joseph Stalin; dictator of the Soviet Union who used the paranoia of death and being sent to concentration camp to control his citizens and sustain power. George Orwell, a man who recognized this demoralizing form of dictatorship and was terrified, of what might come if no one rebelled against this. Furthermore he

The goal I achieved was that I applied to Texas A&M-Commerce and got accepted into their school. However, I am still waiting to be accepted into their Nursing program. I have also been finishing all my assignments before the deadline. The only thing that has caused me to not reach my entire goal for that was these journals. I began writing them daily so it was good I made the chance for that, but I realized I should have posted them each day I was writing. The progress that I made towards the goals I set were, I ran a couple of mornings and for the most part I tried to cut down on the unhealthy food choices that I previously had. What helped me succeed on that was finishing my assignments ahead of time, this

I defined where my limits lie, but also educated myself on how hard and how far I should push myself. Also, I now understand the utter importance of time management, which has helped me in my academic and work career immensely. I have further understood that balancing my social, athletic, academic, and work life is a large-scale priority in my life. Furthermore, from adapting to all of these activities, I am more able to handle stress and anxiety at a higher level more often than

In therapy, I discovered that I was codependent. I was constantly manipulated by my mother, desperately needing her approval, but to no avail. As I learned to cope with everything my mother had put and puts me through, I realized my self-worth. I was able to help people again. Not only could I help people again, but I willingly accepted help, especially from my therapist. I would talk for four sessions in a row with her never saying anything, and I would reach the conclusions to the problems myself. That’s when I realized that a therapist is exactly what I want to be for the rest of my life.

Upon establishing a therapeutic alliance and building rapport, Adam was insightful in identifying treatment goals for therapy. Stressing the recovery model, Adam and I, were determine to set reachable goals that were attainable during short-term therapy consisting of 12, one hour, weekly sessions.

I realized I am strong and resilient, and nothing is going to stop me from obtaining my goal of living a successful, interesting, effective life of my own

The first tip is emotional control, I realized that I had to get control of my life before I was too far gone(Harrington, 2012). This was paramount because I had spiraled out of control I sought counseling. The second tip is spiritual, I had become angry with God because I was the one who had volunteered for a dangerous job but he had taken a woman in the prime of her life. In getting back in church I was able to realize that God has a plan for each of us and it wasn’t my job to figure out what his plan is. The third part is social that was probably one of the most important, I talked, I talked to fellow veterans who I had served with and older veterans who had served in Vietnam and realized that I had what is called survivors guilt and for the first time I realized that I wasn’t alone in my feelings. As for the fourth element as family I was finally able to reconnect with them because I had shut everyone out over the years. The final tip was physical, it was cathartic I finally started lifting weights again and that combined with only consuming alcohol socially instead of using it as a pain killer I was able to feel normal

The short story, “The Yellow Wallpaper”, is about a woman who is brought to a colonel mansion by her husband in hopes that it will cure her mental illness. The woman, who is never properly named, suffers from postpartum depression. This means that the woman feels sad and alone for a period extending longer than two weeks. When the woman and her husband, John, get to the mansion she immediately despises the yellow wallpaper that covers the walls in her room, but because her husband is a physician, he insists that she stays in the room. Throughout the story, the woman grows more paranoid of the yellow wallpaper.

#Engage in the therapy. You can’t simply show up for a therapy session and expect change. You need to make a personal commitment to open up to your therapist and keep an open mind. Also, don’t count on any improvements if you only do the work when you’re in your session. Effective therapy carries over into other parts of your life.http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/therapy

One day I decided that I was going to see a therapist and this took many years to do. This would be someone that knew nothing about me but was a listening ear. I was able to express some anger and resentment I was enduring. The therapist was praised me for my strength, accomplishments and motivated me to return to school for my MSW. My therapist was as a graduate from Rutgers MSW many years ago. Someone who knew nothing about me and listened without judgment. I know that is her job, but it helped me get through things I have struggled with for many years, from the loss of my job, death of my husband and the lack of empathy from my family and

In 2009, my opinion for mental health was an excuse for client’s behavior issues. I have parents who were unsupportive, I was homeless, I struggled in life, yet I was doing ok. After a year of working in DBH, my opinion changed and I had a better understanding of the maladaptive thinking patterns which would cause individuals to sit in quicksand. Under a recommendation of a co-worker, I made an appointment to see my own therapist and it was not until then that I began to recognize my own co-occurring behavior. Almost immediately I recognized a difference in myself, saw a growth coming from within and those closest to me began to witness the positive changes I was making in my life. It was relationship developed with the therapist that allowed

First, I would like to acknowledge this experience has taught me self-discipline. For example, by using daily logs I have learned m weaknesses as well as strengths. Each week tacking m progress pushed me to do better and motivated me to continue working towards the end goal. Furthermore, using weekly logs is a phenomenal tool to incorporate in future practice with clients. Incorporating weekly logs as an intervention will help hold the client accountable and allow them to see their progress in real time. If individuals are honest about their recovery and use it to better themselves, it can assist in honing what they’ve learned. Ultimately daily logs will work towards maintaining their recovery or therapeutic journey.

From day one until the completion of therapy this journey has been one of awareness and intentional focus. Focus on being present and available to the insight and of my therapist as well as my own feeling regarding the various stressor I face each and every day. I approached this time with eager anticipation, knowing full well that I would only get out of this experience what I put into it. With that in mind, I began my sessions with Dr. Wooten.

When an environment of fear is presented to a group of people, you begin to see a shift in social structures. Additionally, those effected become paranoid, and untrusting not only of those initiating the environment, but also of each other. These behaviors are criticized by Bertolt Brecht in The Spy. In The Spy, a German family has just finished lunch, and the mother and father began to speak of what is happening to the country, forgetting of their son’s presence in the room. Once the boy leaves, his parents become fearful that he has gone to report them upon his return, having gone to buy chocolate, the parents are still suspicious of the boy. This fear is brought on by the possibility of punishment from the government, which has caused the family to become paranoid. These environmental changes, and the reactions to them by the German people, is what is being criticized in The Spy.

Although there are several things on my list that I am cringing over I will give it my all. What better way to be a good therapist? Starting the process of self-care now will hopefully alleviate future problems that I could face. I embrace this experience to create more self-love within. Setting out with determination and a clear understanding of my plan will hopefully create the motivation that I need to complete my goals. Knowing how I am, I have to take this day-by-day. If I do miss a task, instead of beating up on myself as I usually do I will commit to that task the following day. Its not so much doing the tasks that I am worried about because everything on my list I appreciate, it is finding the time to fit it all in. I think what will motivate me is knowing that if I can’t help and take care of myself then how can I take care of my future clients. My ultimate goal after attending Antioch is of course helping others better their lives so I think this plan will give me a jumpstart in helping myself first.