addiction
The realities of addition; the truth about living under, above and beyond the influence of drugs and alcohol.
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 22 hours ago in PsycheSimple Tips on Holding Space for Ourselves
In today's world, we are constantly connected to everything and everyone around us such as social media and smart devices. Yet, the world often feels more disconnected than ever, especially if you are neurodivergent community or have a mental illness. Why? Because when we take time to prioritize our mental health and symptoms, it is often frowned upon, leading us to disconnect from our thoughts and feelings, leading to us masking and neglecting our emotional well-being.
Sandy PacePublished 4 days ago in PsycheSimple Ways to Empower Ourselves to Define Our Mental Health Journey
What does it mean to define our mental health journey? For me, defining my mental health journey is deeply personal. It has empowered me to foster a resilient and self-compassionate approach to how I relate to my Generalized Anxiety Disorder and ADHD diagnosis, treatment, and challenges.
Sandy PacePublished 8 days ago in Psyche- Content Warning
When Passion Confuses Sexual Arousal and Fear
'At least I felt something,' I found myself instinctively saying after a friend crept towards me and shook my shoulders. Barely, I watch horror films and I have never really ridden a rollercoaster. So, this playful attack arose a sensation I am not familiar with. Though, it was in its familiarity that I began to think deeper. The "something" that I felt was explicitly fear, though the increased heart rate and rise of adrenaline did not feel all that opposed to sexual arousal. Allow it to be understood that I am not sexually attracted to the person who attempted, and succeeded, to shock me. But, I could not help but wonder how similar fear and sexual arousal truly are. And, if this lack of distinction between the two could be the cause and catalyst for people finding themselves within abusive relationships.
Katerina PetrouPublished 10 days ago in Psyche - Content Warning
I'm Not Okay
I chose I'm Not Okay for a very specific reason... It's the truth. In the piece, I'm going to be ranting about exactly why I'm not okay. I'll break it up into different sections, multiple mental health because I am broken.
Rene PetersPublished 10 days ago in Psyche Resilience
List all the ways you have been resilient throughout your life. Rupi Kaur's Gratitude Writing Prompts So, I am 70 and have many stories of resilience. I will tell but a few. Maybe 3 minutes worth, or 600+ words per Vocal.
Denise E LindquistPublished 21 days ago in PsycheGratitude Writing Prompts
While I was training this week, I took three days off from writing. Because of that, I have chosen to catch up on my gratitude prompts by writing about three of them.
Denise E LindquistPublished 23 days ago in PsycheThe six pillars of self-esteem
The six pillars of self-esteem- Why it is not centred on how you feel but pivots essentially around what you think you are capable of
Hridya SharmaPublished 26 days ago in Psyche- Content Warning
The Tremendous Benefits of Writing It Out
Over the course of last few hours, I’ve just been writing nonstop. If you take a look at my latest posts, you’ll likely gather really quickly that I haven’t been feeling the greatest lately. I’ve decided to make this third story a little more candid than the poem I posted earlier this evening, which was… descriptive, yet vague.
BrettNotGregPublished 27 days ago in Psyche Shadows of Sacrifice
In the haze of forgotten memories, my childhood feels like distant nightmare, its tendrils reaching out to ensnare me in a web of pain and turmoil.
Jenny Grace FanilaPublished about a month ago in Psyche- Content Warning
The time before she danced on pills
7:00 am Though already awake, her alarm still blares at 7 am; she had risen at 6, watching the minutes crawl by until it reached 7. She watched every single minute bypass. Till then she cuddles her fish plushy tight, she cuddles her plush toy like its her daughter. Something she feels she isn't.
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Cutting the Red Tape: Understanding the Connection Between Depression and Addiction
Depression, with its intricate web of emotions and experiences, manifests uniquely in each person it touches. Yet, amidst the complexity of symptoms, one crucial sign of depression often slips through the cracks: addiction and substance abuse. Growing up in a family in which addiction was seemingly woven into our DNA, I've come to understand how addiction can create a deceptive veil. Too often, I watched a concoction of parties, loud music, and substance abuse mask the silent suffering of loved ones' depression, tucking it away slyly under the guise of revelry.
Rebekah CrawleyPublished about a month ago in Psyche