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@ayesha naymat Do you mind explaining why you think it is becoming toxic? And to see if its beneficial for us maybe we should try more methods out and see what works best for us.

I think she doesn't have anything to lose anymore so she might as well appeal. She also lost in the court of public opinion and she might think that this is the only way of proving herself to the world.

I'm curious to know what actually causes them to commit the illegal behavior you mentioned. Is it an innate tendency or can they be pushed to do it more easily than others under the influence of some external factors?

Wow, I really do appreciate your post so thanks for sharing! Self-care is vital for us to function properly and yet there are people that know very little about it. That's why it's so important to share content like this.

Another fascinating post! Thank you for sharing this info, I can't wait to read it!

Thanks for sharing! I'm not really familiar with this topic so it's going to be an interesting read for sure.

That's an interesting viewpoint! I think this may count as memory loss too since some sleepwalkers do remember what they've done and others don't.

@michelle crowley You raise some good points! I agree with the fact that both of them are at fault for staying in the relationship. The only explanation for why it lasted as long as it did is because of the trauma bond that developed. People in abusive and toxic relationships believe all the empty promises and manipulation their partners feed them so that's why it's hard to walk away. It's even harder if you're isolated and in a bad mental headspace. And I'm sure he wasn't a saint either, but there is no evidence of the sexual or even physical assault she was accusing him of so I think justice was served.

Wow, I really enjoyed reading about this! Thanks for sharing. I'm especially curious about the topic of bias. It's something that needs to be closely monitored for sure. I'm wonder if supervising forensic psychological assessments by other psychologists could help because introspection was proven to be ineffective in most cases.

Wow, you pointed out some valuable in depth points! I feel like I can understand these people a little bit better now. All that inner turmoil they're carrying is causing them to do such horrible things. This just shows that we need to provide better mental health services to all students.

I totally agree with the fact that bullying doesn't give you the right to kill people. However, it is an explanation for why school mass shootings happen. In my opinion, it's good that we're trying to understand the reason behind this so that we can start thinking of ways to prevent it. As you pointed out- violence and aggression amongst children is a result of multiple factors. Some of the most important things any parent can do is develop a balanced relationship with their child, closely monitor their behavior and introduce them to as many hobbies as possible so that they can direct their energy towards something they're hopefully passionate towards (instead of for example playing violent games which are proven to have an impact on childhood development).

@michelle crowley Thanks for providing these valuable points! I especially agree with being exposed to more trauma via social media.

It's devastating that this has become somewhat of a trend in the US. As we can see, the common denominator in almost all these cases is the fact that the offenders feel like outcasts as a result of bullying. It's not hard to imagine that these individuals have a lot of self esteem issues and pent up anger and frustration. I'd suppose they want to get revenge/ feel in control and easy gun access gives them that opportunity. That's why I agree with Daniella's POV in terms of the confusion about gun ownership. Since this keeps on happening, it's vital for immediate changes to be made in gun control laws. Aside from this, another way to prevent school mass shootings would be focusing on preventing bullying and promoting good mental health. I bet we can learn a couple of things from countries like Sweden and Denmark.

It depends on the type of disorder we're talking about, but most sleep disorders (aside from sleep paralysis and some others) promote memory loss. The type of memory loss that occurs also depends on the disorder. For example, in narcolepsy people struggle with remembering recent events while sleep apnea targets the forming of long term memory.

@Daniella Moriarty You're welcome, I'm glad this could help to some degree!

@Daniel Sumner That's amazing! I can't wait to read your next posts on this topic.

@Daniel Sumner Yes, it does sound like it! I'm going to do some research about it and I'll let you know if I find something interesting.

Suicidal ideation is one of the symptoms of depression that might appear after a couple of weeks of being depressed. It's not set in stone, but in my opinion it makes sense that the longer a person is living with depression the more likely it will be for them to develop suicidal thoughts.

Oh no, I'm sorry for your losses. I sincerely hope that you'll start doing better, just take your time right now and know that brighter days are ahead for sure! First of all, I think it's going to be very helpful for you to be informed about all the symptoms of grief. This will prepare you to deal with certain things that might pop up. I've found a great resource that you can check out-- https://www.mentalhelp.net/grief-and-bereavement/symptoms-of-grief/ During this time you'll benefit a lot from checking in with yourself more often. One way you can do this is by journaling your thoughts and feelings. You should write whatever comes to mind without any limitations which will open up the doors to understanding your subconscious beliefs and needs. This will be the ultimate way to get to know yourself and fully recover. The next thing I thought about is our perspective on loss. Loss is a heavy thing to deal with, but we can make it just a bit easier by controlling our story around what it means to us. In my personal experience what has comforted me the most is knowing that my loved ones are still with me even though it's not in the physical form. I know there's no scientific proof for this, but if it's not harming anyone and if it's easing the pain a bit then why not try it out. We tend to live on auto-pilot most of the time, but perhaps we can use loss as a fuel to practice living in the moment and spending more time with our loved ones. By developing this mentality, loss teaches us to cherish the present which will lead to much more happiness in the long run. Lastly, I also have this article about grief that has an explanation about the types of grief and how to cope with it. I found it very helpful when I was going through some difficult times so I hope it can help you too. https://www.helpguide.org/articles/grief/coping-with-grief-and-loss.htm Again, take your time and practice being more loving to yourself through this process. You can also find a group of people that you can lean on and feel free to reach out to us again when you need to. I wish you all the best!

Wow, it's amazing that you posted this resource. I find it very interesting to determine how the behavior she was exhibiting in court matches up with the disorder criteria. Looking at her testimonies might be the perfect chance to see this disorder in action!