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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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My Experience in the Airport as a Sunflower Lanyard Wearer
A sunflower lanyard indicates in a subtle way that the wearer has an invisible disability, something that is unseen, for example, autism, anxiety, or in my case, schizophrenia. When the opportunity arose for me to go to New York, I was immediately concerned about how I would handle the travel aspect of it, specifically the airports. Airports had always made me feel stressed and nervous but the biggest difference in this trip is that I would be taking it alone. I wasn’t sure this was even something I was capable of.
Gillian CorsiattoPublished 15 days ago in PsycheIf They Wanted to Apologize, They Would
In terms of closure, there are few things more powerful than an apology. Giving an apology after making the wrong choice is a healing balm. It lets the other person know that you feel remorse, but more than that it’s a promise. A promise to change behavior. A promise to be better, kinder, more compassionate or understanding the next time.
E.B. JohnsonPublished 18 days ago in PsycheI Need Therapy
Last night, I watched a movie and it gave me an existential crisis. The movie in question was "The Giant Mechanical Man" curtesy of Tubi. For context, Janice (Jenna Fischer) who doesn't have her life together crosses paths with Tim (Chris Messina) who performs on the street as the giant mechanical man and finds purpose in his street performance because he wants people who don't have their lives together to feel less alone.
Olivia BarkerPublished 23 days ago in PsycheThe void
The void I’ll be honest: there’s nothing more alluring than my oh-so satisfying vices. For some twisted reason, the universe dug a void into every living being on earth and left us here with no clue how to fill it. We’ll continue to search till we reach the ends of the earth for that something to fill the void.
Aathavi ThangesPublished about a month ago in PsycheJughead Jones Is My Spirit Animal
Some time ago, I mentioned in an earlier story that I'm a big fan of Archie comics, with the fandom beginning with an Archie comic book being a childhood birthday present. In the time that passed, I collected a lot of the Archie comic books, digests, double digest, and even subscribed for a brief period. I've read so many of the comics so habitually that I can even recite some of them. I've read a lot of adaptations and I've seen the Archie characters on various programs, the main one being the CW series, Riverdale. Throughout all of this, for three decades, there has been one constant: my favorite character has always been Jughead Jones.
Clyde E. DawkinsPublished 2 months ago in PsycheAsperger's Syndrome: What it's Like
A lot more is known about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) now than there was for those of us who grew up in the 1970s and 80s. For one, it's actually called ASD, and it's typically regarded that Asperger's Syndrome, which was itself a little-known condition back then, is at the higher-functioning end of the spectrum. Those of us at that end may not even be aware that that's what we have, we've always just been a bit quirky.
Counselor and Therapist Comments
It is important to be positive. Addiction demands we stay negative. If we don’t heal our trauma, grief and loss,
Denise E LindquistPublished 2 months ago in PsycheMy view on stress
I wrote a little free-verse poem earlier and I wanted to expand on it a little bit here. (i will link the poem at the end)
Mohammed DarasiPublished 2 months ago in Psyche
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Latest Stories
Most recently published stories in Psyche.
In Love There is No Calculation
In the history of salvation, God gave Adam a command which is you shall not eat the fruit of the tree of knowledge. God gave men command to protect his freedom to love. But after the fall of Adam, human being grabbed and killed others without law. In the time of Exodus, God gave the Israelities ten commandments through Moses and men enter the age of law. When Jesus came, he opened the era of gospel and showed us unconditional love and forgiveness.
Jenny KingPublished about 9 hours ago in Psyche15 Things to Add to Your Natural Mental Health First Aid Kit/Toolkit: Part 1
The world is at a mental health turning point, and the number of people diagnosed with depression in the United States alone is staggering. According to Forbes Mental Health Statistics; over 21 million people in the United States currently have depression. That only scratches the surface. 29% of Americans alone want to incorporate mental health into their New Years Resolutions from 2o24 onwards. Hence the birth of this article. And furthermore, October (as at the time of writing) is Mental Health Month where yours truly lives. (In Sydney, Australia).
Justine CrowleyPublished about 12 hours ago in PsycheThe Mysteries of Sleep: From Prolonged Slumber to Sleeplessness
Sleep is a fundamental aspect of human existence, a daily ritual that allows our bodies and minds to rejuvenate. However, two fascinating stories from history shed light on the extremes of sleep experiences. In the 19th century English village of Turville, Ellen Sadler captured the world's attention by sleeping for an astonishing nine years, while in 1964, Randy Gardner voluntarily stayed awake for an extended period to set a record for the longest time without sleep. These extraordinary tales highlight the mysteries and importance of sleep in our lives.
Dear Little Me
Dear little me, you don’t have to hide anymore. Behind fake smiles and pleasantries, for strangers who say they know who you are. The shadow of a father’s name doesn’t leave much room for grace; when you’re never allowed to make mistakes. They said to be perfect and I tried… it took me so long to realize that no one is.
Shadows Within
Aldun was an ordinary man leading a seemingly ordinary life. He had a job, a small apartment, and a routine that was set in stone. But behind his facade of normalcy, Aldun was wrestling with something that made his existence far from ordinary: schizophrenia.
Virginia ShefcykPublished about 23 hours ago in PsycheAbuser Typologies: Narcissists, Psychopaths, and Borderlines
This is the typology of abusers that Jacobson and Gottman came up with as featured in Kevin Dutton’s book The Wisdom of Psychopaths.¹
Ella HarrisPublished about 24 hours ago in PsycheTaste the Pain of the Cross
Christianity is a religion that loves suffering. The symbol of Christianity is the cross. True followers of Christ walk the same path of cross and believe this is the only narrow way for sinners.
Jenny KingPublished a day ago in Psyche"I Hate Foreigners!" South Africa's Xenophobia Is More Than Hate Speech
Friday, 29 September 2023 By: TB Obwoge There is a new BBC News documentary about South Africa's multiple issues with crime, drug use and race. After watching just the Facebook teaser of BBC News documentary on the rise of xenophobia, I was deeply saddened. I found the full documentary even more difficult to watch.
IwriteMywrongsPublished a day ago in Psyche
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