Psyche
An open conversation about mental health; stories, experiences, advice, real life. Psyche exposes the inner workings of the human soul, mind, and spirit.
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Learning and Unlearning
Leaning into playing more to connect with and heal my inner child. I read that childhood is about learning while adulthood is about unlearning.
$#*£ Resilience
I was going to relax this evening. Tune out, hunker down, look after myself. I need it. I am exhausted. Thoroughly used up. And it's only Wednesday. Not even half way through the week. A week that in the UK, is Mental Health Awareness week. I don't know who decides these things, who gets to co-opt a day, a week, a month, and declare it a thing about a thing. But I do know a lot about mental health. I know a lot about mental health AND I know a lot about working for the UK's National Health Service. And so it was with interest that I clicked play on the below video, earlier today. By the time I finished, I was in tears.
Hannah MoorePublished 17 days ago in PsycheThe Invisble amongst us
"In January 2021, I was driving to see my mother at a local hospital. Traffic halted suddenly, and I was so happy I did not strike the vehicle in front of me. I gazed up in my rear-view mirror just as the vehicle behind struck my little sub-compact vehicle. "
Bruce Curle `Published 28 days ago in Psyche- Content Warning
NOTHING WILL EVER HAPPEN TO YOU
NOTHING WILL EVER HAPPEN TO YOU ^^ ~ I promise ~ ^^ THIS IS A STORY OF POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION SHOULD THE SUBJECT BOTHER YOU IN ANY WAY, PLEASE DO NOT READ.
Margaret BrennanPublished about a month ago in Psyche You Did Not Turn Out Fine
When I was a kid, my sister and I would spend our free time doing normal kid things like playing with dolls or watching tv when our mother would walk into our room and glare at us. Nose upturned, lips pursed in disapproval. My sister and I would immediately sit at attention wondering what we were doing that was so wrong while our mom would go into her room and grab one of my dad’s belts.
Olivia BarkerPublished 2 years ago in PsycheSaying Goodbye to the Blues
I woke up this morning knowing my depression had come for a visit. I should have known it was coming. I haven't been able to sleep very well the past few days, but I chalked it up to my creative mind going on overdrive recently. It took me five days to finish a 348 page book when it would have normally took me five hours. My motivation has been dwindling, yes, there were many subtle signs my depression was coming to a head.
Alexandria StanwyckPublished 4 months ago in Psyche- Content Warning
Hidden Costs and Lasting Shame of Financial Abuse
I’ve always been responsible with my money. I have a job that pays decently, although (like many in our inflated economy) I should definitely be making more for what I do. I regularly check my credit score. I don’t eat out much, nor do I spend frivolously on non-essentials.
Veronica WrenPublished 2 months ago in Psyche - Content Warning
My Skin Hurts
You know what goes with madness? Mania. I've been having trouble coming up with something to write on the theme of "madness" all month. Up until a few hours ago I was pretty determined to write a fiction piece about having fever. Then, in the afternoon, someone brought up a few mental health conditions that we both experience to some degree.
Rebekah ConardPublished 2 months ago in Psyche
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Behind the Scenes
Exploring mental health in the public eye; celebrities and the spotlight that has been placed on their personal lives and their mental health.
In Treatment
Discovering the ins and outs of treatments and therapies. Join the conversation today.
Beyond the Blues
Understanding depression is difficult; hear from Psyche's community of peers on their experiences with this mood disorder.
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Most recently published stories in Psyche.
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"How Lemon Balm Can Transform Your Health: Top Benefits and Uses"
The Amazing Benefits of Lemon Balm: A Comprehensive Guide If you're looking for a natural remedy that offers a host of health benefits, look no further than lemon balm. Also known as Melissa officinalis, this fragrant herb from the mint family has been used for centuries for its medicinal properties. In this blog post, we'll explore the many benefits of lemon balm and how you can incorporate it into your daily routine. Let's dive in!
ALCHEMY2612Published about 6 hours ago in Psyche psycho Boyfriend
In a bustling city, where the streets were always alive with the hum of traffic and the chatter of pedestrians, lived a young woman named Sarah. She was a bright, ambitious graphic designer, known for her creativity and infectious laughter. Life was good, and she was content, but everything changed the day she met Daniel.
Mystery girlPublished about 12 hours ago in PsycheMy Journey With EMDR Therapy
I sat in an office, watching a blue light move left and right. A therapist was asking me probing questions, trying to pull every agonizing detail of my trauma out of me.
Leon MacfaydenPublished about 13 hours ago in Psyche- AI-Generated
My Journey from Birth to Present
One year at the temple, I met many people and made many friends from all over the place. We didn't have phones back then, so we only got to know each other at the temple and chatted when they visited the temple during their travels. I learned to be more composed; I no longer indulged in playful activities as I used to. I learned to listen. Hearing people's stories, understanding their reasons for coming to the temple, their circumstances, I realized that everyone has different situations in life—from the elderly to the young. Some don't want their children to suffer because of them, some are escaping love, some lack stable jobs, some haven't found their direction in life, and some are tired of the outside world.
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My Journey from Birth to Present
Chapter 1: A New Beginning in Ho Chi Minh City** I woke up as the bus arrived in Ho Chi Minh City, where a distant relative of my maternal grandfather picked me up. Our house was about 40 minutes away from the city, by a sandy river. Returning home, I felt neither particularly happy nor sad, perhaps because I had yet to realize the impact of my presence on my parents' lives.
Learning and Unlearning
Leaning into playing more to connect with and heal my inner child. I read that childhood is about learning while adulthood is about unlearning.
How a Waiter's Question Unveiled My Hidden Schizophrenia Shame
By the time I got to see a psychiatrist for PTSD, I thought a famous magician was stealing my thoughts. I’d tried to barricade my front door to stop people from getting in to kill me. I had no idea who these people were, but I was sure they worked for the government and wanted me dead.
Leon MacfaydenPublished a day ago in Psyche10-Year-Old Fourth-Grade Student Commits Suicide Due to Constant Bullying
The Tragic Case Highlights The tragic death of 10-year-old Sammy Teusch has shaken the Greenfield, Indiana community. Investigators confirmed that bullying played a significant role in Sammy’s life, both in and out of school, leading up to his death on May 5. This blog explores the details of the incident, the investigation, and the broader implications of bullying.
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