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Stigma is when someone views you in a  negative way because you have a distinguishing characteristic or personal trait that's thought to be a negative stereotype. Stigma can lead to discrimination.Discrimination may be obvious and direct,such as someone making a negative remark about your mental illness or your treatment,Or it may be unintentional whereby one may end up avoiding you because the person assumes you could be dangerous or violent.This may cause one to end up judging themselves  Some of the harmful effects of stigma can include; 1.Reluctance to seek help or treatment. 2.Lack of understanding by family members, friends, co-workers or other people. 3.Fewer opportunities for work,school or social activities. 4.Bullying, physical violence or harassment. 5.Health insurance that doesn't adequately cover your mental illness treatment. 6.Belief that you'll never succeed at certain challenges or that you can't improve your situation. The following steps may help one ...

In luhya land,bulls are highly honoured as they play a vital role in the cultural life of the Abaluhya community.Among the Isukha and Idakho people who are famous for bullfighting,the elderly are accorded a good send-off in cases of death.To show respect,bulls are used to fill up the old's man grave with soil,for it's believed by doing so the deceased's spirit will rest in peace.If the custom is not followed,the late will haunt the family. Bullfighting is accompanied by the following series of rituals. 1.Only a special person is selected to sing war songs. 2 All bulls are made to live in isolation from other animals as a way of keeping them wild. 3.Young bulls are trained for battles and are paired with their peers during training.Some are fed with a concontion of Busaa and a few puffs of marijuana introduced hours before the fight. 4.The bulls are exposed to traditional drugs. 5.Lastly,the bull is always fed by a specific person who maintains the same piece of cloth for ea...

Talking about toxic relationship is where by you are being emotionally or physically damaged by the other person.Many campus students engage into such relationships since they are extra vigilant and are often distanced from their friends and family back home.However it's hard to know how toxic a person is until you build a relationship with them. Most students who engage in toxic relationships may experience different signs such as envy or jealousy, guilt, loosing self confidence,lack of support from the other partner,toxic communication whereby there is always blame game, dishonesty, disrespect and lack of self care.These are signs which should show you red flags in your relationship. Many students cling to toxic relationships due to   reasons such as low self-esteem,fear of loneliness, external pressure or peer pressure and reliance on the abusive partner where one depends financially.Students who engage in toxic relationships end up being depressed a...

Best positions. Sleeping on your side. Sleeping on your left side is highly recommended.Also keep your knees bent and pillows between your legs.   Lying on back in half sitting positions. This helps to prevent heartburn.Ensure you put some soft fluffy pillows behind your back. Worst sleeping positions. Sleeping on your back.This can lead to low blood pressure and swelling to a pregnant mother. Sleeping on your stomach.This should be really avoided because of the increasing size of abdomen and breast tenderness. Tips to be comfortable while sleeping. Keeping your legs and knees bent with a pillow between your legs and another pillow behind your back will give more belly and back support. For relief from back pain, sleeping on your side with a pillow under your abdomen will help. If you are experiencing shortness of breath,try lying on your side and put a pillow under your side to raise your chest.