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Most recently published stories in Psyche.
Toxic Positivity
My life is amazing. I have a job that I love, I’m surrounded by friends and family, have successfully completed Psychotherapy, am going to interesting places, making ends meet, have just been promoted and am learning all the time!
Outrageous OptimismPublished 3 years ago in PsycheNarcissistic Nests
Let's discuss some very important components of this interesting phenomenon; Narcissistic Nests; a new term for the Narcissistic Family.
Sai Marie JohnsonPublished 3 years ago in PsycheDepression
So what does it feel like? Depression? Well, I'll tell you one thing, it's not just "feeling sad." It's way more complex than just having a bad day of work. It can go on for days, weeks, months, and in some cases years if it's chronic. Most people don't understand what depression really is, nor do they have any idea what it feels like. When you go to a party, you drink, listen to music and hangout with some friends, but when you're depressed, a party feels like a funeral.
Today I Walked
I walked down the street today. It should have been easy. I do it all the time. It’s a simple thing walking down the street, and sometimes we take it for granted. Most days, it’s uneventful, calm, pleasant even but today was not one of those days.
Simon GeorgePublished 3 years ago in PsycheHow the people you follow on social media affect your health
Your mindset is the reflection of the people you follow on social media. While it's always good to see the silver lining on everything, you shouldn’t mind seeing the not-so-bright side of it too.
The Maddening Happening
I sit here with a blank notebook and an empty bottle of Lithium wondering when I’ll start feeling like myself again. I have grown accustomed to a week of hypomania and attribute all of my great ideas to that state of madness. What is normal and why do we idealize it? I try to write and nothing comes. It’s meaningless to force inspiration. I have a setting, character development and a storyline, yet what I produce has somehow missed its intended mark. Am I in some way different than I was even three weeks ago? Where is the passion that turns the wheels inside of my head to create something from nothing? The power of words is just that: the ability to create, to bring meaning and purpose.
Katherine NesbittPublished 3 years ago in PsycheWhat is purpose of sober living in Rogers, AR?
What is the purpose of Sober Living in Rogers Arkansas? It's about reclaiming your dreams and making them reality. Sober Living in Rogers Arkansas was created to help you achieve a purpose, reach a goal and discover a direction in life. It is a place to discover a purpose and find a way to get there.
Vanessa PingreePublished 3 years ago in PsycheWhy Is It So Difficult To Talk To Strangers
Do you feel like you get a hard time chatting with people you don't know? From asking for an address on the street or even thanking the waiter, do you turn any interaction into something awkward?
Mindsmatter.Published 3 years ago in Psyche5 Signs You Grew Up As A Depressed Child
Mental illnesses are related to adults, we rarely speak of anxiety or depression in children. Our childhood and adolescence are critical years in our psychological development. The things we live in those stages will shape us and define the type of adult we will be. That is why identifying signs of mental health problems is vital.
Mindsmatter.Published 3 years ago in Psyche6 Subtle Signs You're Becoming Depressed
The insidious nature of mental problems is that they frequently go undetected. Here are six subtle indicators that you're depressed.
Sahina BanoPublished 3 years ago in PsycheWhy Isn’t It Easy for Some People To Be Happy and Not Others?
Let me begin with a short story about a dog and the house of mirrors It was the day off at a theme park in New York. Among other joy rides and ghost houses, there was a house of mirrors. It was very unique as it was filled with mirrors of different sizes and shapes on all sides. When I say filled, I mean the ceiling as well.
The Soulful ScribblerPublished 3 years ago in PsycheShe Prevented My Suicide
Did you see the title and expect a heart-warming feel-good story? Sorry to disappoint. That’s not what this is going to be.
Sapphire RavenclawPublished 3 years ago in Psyche