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Advice and tips on managing mental health, maintaining a positive outlook and becoming your happiest self.
Does True Growth Emerge from Our Deepest Wounds?
There will always be someone who challenges your principles and crosses your boundaries, someone who makes you set aside your self-esteem and become their preference and exception at all costs. When you meet such a person, congratulations! You've encountered someone who can help you understand your life's lessons.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharingabout a year ago in Psyche
🧠Can’t Turn Off Your Brain at Night? Try These 7 Surprisingly Simple Tricks to Stop Overthinking Before Bed
You’re exhausted. All you want is to close your eyes and drift off—but the second your head hits the pillow, your brain’s like, “Hey, remember that embarrassing thing you said in 2015?” Or worse, it suddenly decides now is the perfect time to solve all of life’s problems.
By Md Zillur Rahaman Chowdhuryabout a year ago in Psyche
Finding Your Glimmers
Hope (aka. a 'glimmer' of hope) is not lost in the simple pleasures of life; even if you think (or more importantly feel) that life feels like a lost cause from 2020 onwards. It is fair to say that the world has (and still is) undergoing some deep and significant transformations, where it feels like you may not have anything to look forward to in moving forward. Depression (and sometimes anxiety, but mostly depression) is the epitome of not finding any joy, and where there feels like (or in actuality there is) a lack of gratitude and love (the two highest positive emotions that a human being can endure, and hence enjoy) can feel like that glimmer has dulled its shine; and therefore you may no longer feel safe - let alone seen and heard. The latter is what we all need in order to thrive, and to go beyond Maslow's basic hierarchy of needs. It is like igniting a bit of romance and spark, so that your life is not too onerous or mundane.
By Justine Crowleyabout a year ago in Psyche
A Search for Identity after Abuse and Trauma. Content Warning.
My name is Elizabeth Woods and I am a survivor of Child Sexual Abuse and unspeakable trauma. I survived one of the worst childhoods you can ever imagine. When I broke away and settled far from where I grew up, I started questioning myself. Who am I? People often asked me, who I was and where I was from to start a conversation.
By Elizabeth Woodsabout a year ago in Psyche
Complex PTSD Coping Strategies. Content Warning.
Somebody once told me “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade”. Those people only experience hard times every so often. Maybe a small setback in life, a bump in the road to that promotion you worked so hard for. “Never mind, you will get it next time” they tell you. It could be a kid breaking his leg, right before an important hockey tournament. Both of these are “tough” to handle at the time but you know that things will get better. Your mind is prepared for things to get back to normal again and you are usually surrounded by loving family and friends. You have support.
By Elizabeth Woodsabout a year ago in Psyche
Dealing with Flashbacks. Content Warning.
What are Flashbacks? Flashbacks are raw, unaltered memories that suddenly enter your conscious mind. A flashback can strike at any moment out of the blue, or it can be triggered by a smell, taste, feeling, word, situation, or almost anything that is personal to your unique situation of where and how the trauma happened. Only you have these specific triggers.
By Elizabeth Woodsabout a year ago in Psyche
10 Things That Instantly Make Your Life More Peaceful
Peace isn’t found in a faraway place. It’s built in small decisions, quiet choices, and daily habits. We chase happiness, success, love — and in the process, we forget the one thing that truly sustains us: peace. Peace isn’t luxury. It’s a necessity. And the good news? You don’t need a complete life makeover to find it. Here are 10 small but powerful things that will instantly make your life feel more peaceful. --- ### (1. Say “No” Without Explaining) Peace begins when people-pleasing ends. Stop overexplaining. You don’t owe anyone a detailed reason for saying no. Your time, energy, and peace are sacred — protect them. Every time you say “yes” to something that drains you, you’re saying “no” to yourself. (. . .) Start saying “yes” to yourself instead. --- ### (2. Let Go of What You Can’t Control) You cannot control how others act. You cannot control what already happened. But you *can* control how you respond. You *can* choose what you carry and what you release. Holding on to things you can't change is the fastest way to lose your peace. --- ### (3. Protect Your Morning Energy) What you do in the first 10 minutes of your day matters. Stop checking your phone right after waking up. Don’t let the world in before you’ve even let yourself breathe. (. . .) Mornings set the tone — keep them calm. Try light stretching, deep breaths, or a short intention: “Today, I protect my peace.” --- ### (4. Detach From Chaos You Didn’t Create) Not every battle is yours. Not every opinion needs a response. Not every message deserves your energy. Silence is powerful. Walk away from the noise that doesn’t belong to you. Peace means choosing where you place your energy. --- ### (5. Spend Time Alone — On Purpose) Alone time isn’t lonely — it’s necessary. Solitude helps you hear your own voice. It helps you separate your thoughts from the world’s noise. Take walks alone. Journal. Listen to your own feelings without interruption. (. . .) The more time you spend with yourself, the less approval you’ll seek from others. --- ### (6. Declutter Your Physical Space) Messy room. Messy mind. You don’t need to deep clean every day, but try this: - Make your bed - Clear your desk - Throw away what you no longer use Outer order creates inner calm. Peace starts with small surroundings. --- ### (7. Release the Need to Be Liked) Not everyone will get you. That’s okay. Peace comes when you stop performing for approval. You’re not here to be everyone’s favorite — you’re here to be *yourself.* Be honest. Be kind. But be real. The right people will stay. The rest never mattered. --- ### (8. Choose Rest Without Guilt) Rest isn’t lazy. It’s life-saving. Stop glorifying burnout. Stop measuring your worth by how exhausted you are. Your peace matters more than your productivity. (. . .) Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is take a break — and not apologize for it. --- ### (9. Create Boundaries Like a Ritual) Boundaries aren’t walls — they’re doors. They keep your peace inside and chaos outside. Don’t wait for people to respect you to start respecting yourself. Say: - “I’m not available for this.” - “That doesn’t work for me.” - “I need time before I respond.” Boundaries don’t push people away. They protect the right ones from getting lost. --- ### (10. Focus on Your Inner World More Than the Outer Noise) Likes. Follows. Money. Status. None of these mean anything if your soul is screaming. You don’t need more. You need less — of what doesn’t feel real. Return to what calms you. What feeds your spirit. What helps you breathe. (. . .) Peace isn’t a place. It’s a practice. --- ### 🧠Final Thought You don’t find peace by running away. You find it by slowly removing what doesn’t belong, what doesn’t feel right, and what doesn’t make your soul feel safe. Real peace is quiet. It doesn’t shout. It doesn’t beg for attention. But when you have it — you’ll know. Because finally, you’ll feel at home… even in your own silence.
By SHADOW-WRITESabout a year ago in Psyche
The Power of Small Steps: My Journey to Healing. AI-Generated.
I didn’t wake up one day and realize I was broken. It was quieter than that — more like a slow, invisible unraveling. Days bled into nights, and somewhere in between, I stopped recognizing myself. I laughed at the right times, said “I’m fine” too often, and smiled just enough to keep anyone from asking real questions. But inside, I was exhausted. I wasn’t okay. And the worst part? I didn’t know how to fix it.
By Muhammad asifabout a year ago in Psyche
Leveling Up the Mind: The Psychological Benefits of Video Games in Childhood and Adolescence
In the past, video games have often been blamed for promooting violence, addiction, and social withdrawal in children and adolescents. While certain types of games—and excessive play—may indeed have negative consequences, a growing body of psychological research challenges the one-sided narrative. Not only can video games be entertaining, but they can also offer measurable cognitive, emotional, and social benefits, particularly when played in moderation and within supportive environments.
By Siria De Simoneabout a year ago in Psyche
Is Ketamine a Last Resort for Depression? When to Consider It
Depression is a labyrinth. For many, it feels like wandering endlessly through a fog with no clear exit. Traditional treatments, SSRIs, SNRIs, therapy, light the way for some. But others remain stuck in the dark, no matter how many medications they try or how long they spend in therapy. For those individuals, ketamine has emerged as a striking, controversial, and fast-acting alternative.
By Richard Baileyabout a year ago in Psyche
Healing Isn’t Aesthetic — Sometimes It’s Just Surviving The Day
We live in a time where healing has been packaged as something soft and beautiful. Candles flickering, baths with rose petals, calm music, and perfect journal pages. But here’s the truth no one posts on social media: Healing isn’t always aesthetic. Sometimes, it’s raw. Ugly. Silent. Lonely. Sometimes, healing means sitting in a dark room wondering if you’ll ever feel normal again. Sometimes, it’s canceling plans, avoiding people, or crying for no reason at 2am. And that... is still healing. - - - ### (1. Healing Looks Different For Everyone) Not everyone heals with self-help books or yoga sessions. Some people heal by writing unsent letters. Some just stare at the ceiling and breathe. Some keep showing up to work even when they feel empty inside. There’s no checklist. No template. No single right way. Healing is messy. It’s personal. And it’s brave — even if no one sees it. - - - ### (2. Healing Isn’t Linear) You can feel better on Monday and fall apart on Tuesday. You can spend weeks growing, glowing, improving… and then suddenly feel like you’re back at zero. That’s not failure — that’s the process. Growth isn’t a straight line. It’s a spiral. And every setback doesn’t erase the steps you’ve already taken. (. . .) Progress is still progress, even when it’s quiet. - - - ### (3. Healing Is Often Invisible) Nobody claps when you choose to forgive. No audience cheers when you get out of bed on a hard day. There’s no award for eating a meal when you have no appetite. But these things count. These small, silent wins matter. They’re proof that even in pain, you’re choosing life. And that’s powerful. - - - ### (4. Healing Isn’t Always Peaceful) People think healing feels good. But sometimes healing is rage. It’s finally getting angry about the things you let slide. It’s crying for your inner child. It’s grieving the friendships you outgrew. It’s sitting with truths you’ve spent years avoiding. And yeah — that hurts. But it’s the kind of hurt that frees you. - - - ### (5. Healing Isn’t Always Public) You don’t need to prove your healing. You don’t owe anyone an update, a selfie, or a quote about growth. Sometimes, the strongest thing you’ll ever do is heal quietly. Privately. In your own time, in your own way. Your healing doesn’t need to be pretty to be real. - - - ### 🌱 (What Real Healing Looks Like) (. . .) Drinking water when your mind says “what’s the point” (. . .) Saying “no” without explaining yourself (. . .) Unfollowing people who drain your energy (. . .) Apologizing to your past self instead of blaming her (. . .) Taking breaks without guilt (. . .) Choosing rest over productivity These things won’t go viral. But they will change your life. - - - ### 🌼 (To Anyone Healing In Silence) You’re not behind. You’re not broken. You’re not weak. You’re doing the work most people avoid. You’re facing things others bury. You’re walking through pain with no shortcuts. And even if no one sees it… I hope you know how strong that makes you. Healing isn’t a trend. It’s a battle. And you? You’re winning, even on the days it doesn’t feel like it. - - - ### ✨ (Final Words) So next time you see a post that says healing is just positive vibes and gratitude journals… Remember this: Healing is also surviving the night. It’s staring at your phone with no energy to reply. It’s sitting with feelings that scare you. It’s choosing to stay alive — when everything inside you wants to give up. ( . . . ) That’s healing, too. So if you’re not lighting candles or meditating or writing in a cute journal, don’t worry. If all you did today was breathe and survive… You’re healing. And you’re doing it better than you think.
By SHADOW-WRITESabout a year ago in Psyche
Pixels of Aggression: Understanding How Violent Games Influence Young Minds
In the digital age, video games have evolved into one of the most popular forms of entertainment for children and adolescents. From intricate storylines and high-definition graphics to interactive multiplayer experiences, gaming has become deeply embedded in youth culture. But alongside its rising popularity, a longstanding debate continues to stir concern: do violent video games influence aggressive behavior in young people?
By Siria De Simoneabout a year ago in Psyche
