Psychology : Psychological Concepts Of Psychology

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Psychological Concepts In Psychology, there are many concepts that help educate an individual on why they do the things they do, and how to help them cope with the problems they encounter in their lives. Some individuals will accept the offer of help from Professionals and others try to cope with their problems their selves. Since learning about Psychological concepts over the past couple of months, I have learned how to help myself with these concepts I encounter in my life. Such as, Insomnia, Stress, and Illness Anxiety Disorder. These three concepts can be linked together and example why I experience them in my life. Insomnia is "which people feel fatigue during waking hours because they do not get enough sleep to feel rested." (Hamilton 2007) I have not slept a good night of sleep for a few months now. When it is time to sleep at night, it takes me hours to fall asleep. Although, when I wake up in the morning, I feel fatigued and lethargic. It is very hard for me to perform my everyday task because I did not get enough sleep the night before. Insomnia can be associated with other mental disorders and even depression, and sometimes another opposite can occur where mental illnesses can cause insomnia. "Some medications may relieve insomnia temporarily" (Saper & Scammell, 2013) The most effective method for Insomnia and sleep disorders, is Cognitive Behavior methods. For the past week or two, I have been eating healthy, exercising and keeping busy during the day. As a result of doing those activities, I have been sleeping much better than I did before. There are many different types of Psychological stressors, and what can cause stressors in an individual 's life, such as stress related to childhood, illness... ... middle of paper ... ...ology to learn about and it takes a health care professional to diagnosis an actual disorder. They can educate how what is the most effective coping method as well, of it should be therapy, psychoactive drugs, or both. To me, these disorders I think I am close to, have changed my life. They affect my family, my schooling, and myself. My children notice I never do the activities I use to with them, and act the same as I use to. My husband sees a huge difference in my attitude and emotions. Which adds stress onto their lives, not just mine. After reading and educating myself from these disorders I think I have been close to, I have become much better, I eat healthy, exercise, I try to eliminate the mental symptoms I have to focus on my family and not those disorders. I recently stopped the antianxiety medications on my own because I have learned how to cope by myself.

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