Latest Stories
Most recently published stories in Psyche.
Wahalalafia (Pt. 12)
Hey, It’s been a while, how are you doing? I’m going on holiday soon, to celebrate my bestie's wedding. I don’t know if she’ll read this, but I’ve got a big present planned, which will be nice!
Marie OsuamohPublished 5 years ago in PsycheHow to Fight Back Against Depression
When you’re depressed, it can feel like your condition is in complete control of your life. Depression makes us feel sad and empty, and it drains us of our energy. Things that once brought us joy no longer do, and it can be difficult to even get out of bed, much less leave the house for work or socializing. Depression can even manifest itself in the form of physical symptoms like headaches and pains.
Claire PetersPublished 5 years ago in PsycheOCD: The Internal Battle
The nature of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is very complex, to say the least. A large number of people around the world still have misconceptions and an inaccurate understanding of this condition and how it can impact the lives of those who have it and those around them. As a person who was diagnosed in my adolescence, and has been dealing with the struggle ever since, I'd like to take a moment to give people who don't have this illness an idea of what it is like.
Experiential Therapies for Teens
There are tried and true treatments in the mental health world, and these work for many people. Yet every medical discipline is always seeking out innovations that can provide even more help for those in need. For teens, some of these exciting new therapies involve experiences that can make all the difference to their mental health.
Claire PetersPublished 5 years ago in PsycheCan Anxiety Cause Back Pain?
Anxiety, a word we are all too familiar with. We could go into all of the different causes, talk about the culture we live in where B U S Y is the buzzword or discuss the unrealistic expectations we place upon ourselves and each other, but for now let's talk about the physical effects an anxious state of mind can have on the body.
Samantha BakerPublished 5 years ago in PsycheOCDeeezzz
OCD is… OCD can be… OCD deals with… NO! NO! NO! None of these are right! It needs to be perfect! Well, guess what? It doesn’t need to be perfect and more than likely it is right. OCD brings about the most annoying thoughts you will ever have. It’s like your mom telling you 50 times to make sure the stove is off before you leave the house. With each time, you go back to check knowing it’s off.
Kris CaldwellPublished 5 years ago in PsycheCoffee as an Antidepressant
Caffeine might be considered a miracle cure for being tired, but there might be more to this interesting little chemical than we might have thought. In America alone, coffee drinkers consume over 400 million cups of the stuff per day. It seems to be one of the most popular plants in the world. Many researchers have taken note of this and they've wondered if it has something to do with the positive effects you feel when drinking coffee. Many studies are underway which will try to prove if there is a correlation between drinking coffee and a lower rate of depression. If there is some kind of connection between them, it could make this very common beverage even more popular and interesting. Here are some things we know for sure about the effect of caffeine on the human body.
Daniel BrownPublished 5 years ago in PsycheWhen You Don't Feel What You're Supposed To
There are certain occasions when it is socially expected that someone will feel a certain way. There are also major events that will have a strong impact throughout the world, and may end up forever etched in societal memory and consciousness. We may have flashbulb memories of where we were when we heard about a certain event. For example, many of us (including me) remember where we were and what we were doing when we found out about the 9/11 terror attacks. I remember feeling stunned and horrified.
Ashley L. PetersonPublished 5 years ago in Psyche"Get Out of This House"
On a day like the one I am having, I would say it has been bad. It is hard to focus, and be 100 percent in public, which affects my work, and my relationships with other people. The world around me is like a fog, thick and never-ending. On this particular day I listen to depressing music that I know I will make me tear up. Melancholy music is my kryptonite and my healer.
Sarah BlainPublished 5 years ago in Psyche'The Unlikely Prince'
CHAPTER 1 Tragic Beginnings I wake to the sound of birds chirping, pecking on the glass of my balcony door. Quite sluggishly, I get out of bed and stretch out until I feel as if I'm reaching for the heavens. Then I proceed to remove the silk curtains from my windows, basking in all of the world's beauty. The sunlight consumes me, as it lights up my entire room.
Malik RosserPublished 5 years ago in Psyche10 Natural Ways to Reduce Stress on the Go
It’s not uncommon to feel stressed every now and then. Even as a yogi and meditation practitioner, I notice I still get stressed in certain situations. For example, I went for a massage last week and the masseuse told me my shoulders were extremely tight. I have been tensing my shoulders up recently without even realizing! Sometimes I'll bite my lip or forget to breathe deeply. These are pretty common signs of stress, and before we can do anything about reducing the amount of stress we experience, we must first be aware of it. Make an effort to notice when you are biting your nails or tensing up, it’s your body’s way of communicating to you. Whenever I notice myself tensing up, I take it as a sign to realign. I prefer natural ways to reduce stress on the go so I can better listen to my body at all times. These things usually help me return to a calm state of mind without having to rely on a pill.
Michelle EstevezPublished 5 years ago in PsycheParty Is Over
You know the feeling. We’ve all been there. It’s a Saturday afternoon, there are no clouds in the sky and you are happily chilling in your living room. You have nothing to do and it feels so good. Suddenly, one tiny little thought tiptoes from a remote place and shows up in your mind. He smiles and waves at you. “What do you want?” You ask him, rolling your eyes. And before you know it, his pals arrive. Like, a lot of them. What a popular fellow. And you didn’t even know you were hosting a party! Here they come high school pals, university pals, pen pals, work pals, gym pals... You name it. A whole bunch of thoughts join him and start racing like crazy.
Mireia PratsPublished 5 years ago in Psyche