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"Voices in the Silence: Understanding Schizophrenia with Compassion and Care"

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"Voices in the Silence: Understanding Schizophrenia with Compassion and Care" Not all struggles are visible and some live deep within the mind, where reality and illusion blend. Schizophrenia is one of the most misunderstood mental health conditions. It isn’t about being “crazy.” It’s about a brain that’s struggling to filter thoughts, sounds, and reality. At Haven of Minds, we believe in replacing judgment with understanding and fear with knowledge and support. 🎭 Short Story – “Jake’s World” Jake(pseudo) often heard whispers that weren’t there. Sometimes, he believed someone was following him. Other times, his thoughts scattered so fast, he couldn’t explain what he meant. His classmates laughed, some feared him others avoided him completely. But Jake wasn’t dangerous. He wasn’t “mad.” He was a young man living with schizophrenia, trying to survive a world that didn’t understand his mind. 💥 What Is Schizophrenia? Schizophrenia is a chronic mental health disor...
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"Trapped in Loops: Understanding Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Finding Freedom Through CBT"

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"Trapped in Loops: Understanding Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Finding Freedom Through CBT" What if your brain played the same thought over and over, and the only way to calm it down was to follow certain rituals? That’s what Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) feels like. It’s not about being “too clean” or “extra neat” it’s about anxiety that won’t let go. At Haven of Minds, we dive deep into what OCD really is not just symptoms, but stories and healing. 🎭 Short Story – “In Circles” Noah checked the door lock 17 times before leaving. He washed his hands until they stung, convinced something bad would happen if he didn’t. His family thought he was “just being dramatic” or “overreacting,” but inside, Noah was terrified. Terrified of germs. Terrified of losing control. Terrified of his thoughts. He didn’t want to repeat things  his mind gave him no choice. 💥 What Is OCD? Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is a condition where people: Have obsessions: unwanted, d...
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