humanity
Mental health is a fundamental right; the future of humanity depends on it.
Thinking About the Past — How Much is Too Much?
Reflecting on the past is a natural and often beneficial aspect of human cognition. It allows individuals to learn from their experiences, understand their journey, and shape their future actions. However, excessive rumination on past events can lead to a range of psychological issues, including anxiety, depression, and hindered decision-making. There is a delicate balance between healthy reflection and overthinking the past.
Donna L. Roberts, PhD (Psych Pstuff)Published 5 months ago in PsycheHumanity Romanticizing Mental Illnesses
In recent years, there has been a concerning trend of individuals romanticizing mental illness. What may initially seem like harmless fascination or an artistic expression can have profound implications for those who actually live with these conditions. This article delves into the reasons behind this phenomenon and explores the potential risks involved.
Saida ShazzadPublished 5 months ago in PsycheMini Night Story
The following story is a creation purely of my mind, it is not based on or belongs to any real event, which is why it has no relationship with any similar testimony. Likewise, it is not intended to be particular advice for those who are suffering from any illness or psychological disorder, but rather general advice on humanity and self-reflection, open to a broad interpretation that the spectrum of our lives may present to us.
gabriel intriagoPublished 5 months ago in PsycheWhen I'm sixty-four
When Paul McCartney wrote When I'm Sixty-Four he was just a boy, a youth. It is thought that he wrote the melody around the time when he was 14 years old, in 1956, adding the lyrics some 10 years later, with a little help from his friends. So he came up with the tune before Rock'n'Roll came on the scene. The whole world, for McCartney, was about to explode.
Raymond G. TaylorPublished 5 months ago in PsycheThe Headphones Phenomenon
Introduction Ever since the 1980s, the term 'headphones' has been used to describe everything we wear on our heads to listen to music - from actual wired headphones back then, to the 2020s AirPods - even though those are clearly earphones and they are wireless. The term I am coining at the moment is called the 'headphones phenomenon' which details the fact that within the last twenty years I have seen society go from not really wearing headphones to people wearing them everywhere they go and all the time.
Annie KapurPublished 5 months ago in Psyche- Top Story - December 2023
Nearly Every Day
"I'm worried," her beaked face studied me, much too close, "worried for what you might do to yourself." "I'd never actually do it." Did I say that too fast?
Jenna SediPublished 5 months ago in Psyche Remembering Me
What is Identity? According to Wikipedia, “identity is the qualities, beliefs, personality traits, appearance, and/or expressions that characterize a person or a group.”
5 Ways To Change Envy Into Positive Results
We all have been there; seeing someone who is doing very well in life, we tend to ask ourselves: “What am I doing wrong?”
Zondra Dos AnjosPublished 5 months ago in PsycheStories We Tell Ourselves
Some stories take more time than others. They are harder to tell. Neither chronological or epistolic. Proleptical or analeptical. They are the foundation on which the narrative is built. The truth behind the lie.
How to master anything by practice.
Mastering a skill is like trying to teach a cat to fetch—there's a lot of practice involved, and no one knows if it will ever truly work. Whether you're pirouetting like a pro, shredding on a guitar, or aiming for a perfect pitch with a baseball, the secret sauce is practice. It's the magical ingredient that transforms you from a fumbling amateur to a confident maestro. But what's happening in the brain when you decide to become a virtuoso cat herder or a master musician?
Rolake BabaPublished 5 months ago in PsycheWhat happens when you die?
The enigma of death, an inevitable facet of the human experience, has spurred contemplation and speculation for millennia. As we grapple with the concept of our mortality, a plethora of thoughts and uncertainties arise concerning what might unfold when we depart from the realm of the living. This article delves into the multifaceted aspects of these reflections, addressing religious, philosophical, and existential perspectives on what may transpire after death.
Joisi AraujoPublished 5 months ago in Psyche- Top Story - December 2023
Anxiety
Am I the embodiment of fears and insecurities? Are my actions and inactions solely based on beliefs rooted in my olden days?
Andie EmersonPublished 5 months ago in Psyche