panic attacks

Sudden periods of intense fear. But remember, you're not alone.

Death by a Thousand Paper Cuts: The Psychology of Quiet Bullying
They picture shouting, insults, threats, humiliation in front of a crowd or physical intimidation. Those forms of bullying certainly exist and because they are obvious, they are easier for others to recognize. It is easy to recognize a man hovering over a woman and using his presence to intimidate her into submission or when an adult does it to a child or even another adult; or even a child to an adult. Obvious aggression is so easy to recognize that it leaves little to no debate when it happens; usually the masses can agree on it quickly.
By Cadma2 months ago in Psyche
Sometimes I Daydream That I Could Stop Daydreaming
My entire life I have been what most people refer to as a "dreamer." Of course, I have been referred to as several other things that were much less tame or polite too. The most painful among them being "lazy." Sadly, when I say "my entire life" I truly mean my entire life... all 46 years I've been on this planet. It was only very recently that I realized that I have severe adult ADHD.
By Timothy A Rowland2 months ago in Psyche
The Red
The Red. (But often purple) Addendum: Time isn’t real. Deleted record from the Meaning of Life Scavenger Hunt. #43. The ruler is real…
By Willem Indigo2 months ago in Psyche
Trauma hurts…
Trauma — is an emotional or psychological response to very stressful, frightening, or distressing events. Trauma comes in different forms. Physical trauma refers to a person suffering a sudden injury caused by an accident like a car crash. Physical trauma heals over time. Bones can be re-set in theater and will heal again. Bruises and cuts can be nasty, but most heal in time with medical attention.
By Elizabeth Woods3 months ago in Psyche
I Tried to Distract Myself From a Panic Attack. It Made Everything Worse.
I was sitting on a plane at Eugene Airport when it happened. We hadn't even left the ground. The plane was much smaller than I expected. The kind of small that changes the feeling of the air around you before your mind has time to process it.
By Inbar Shahar3 months ago in Psyche
One Secret Of Emotional Intelligence Most People Miss. Top Story - July 2026.
Written by a human, for humans, always. Most people struggle with their emotions. They burst out when they do not want to.
By H.E. Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, COIE, DFM, DHM3 months ago in Psyche
Are You a Highly Sensitive Person?
Have you ever been told that you're too sensitive? Have you heard comments like: "You need a thicker skin?" "You take everything to heart"
By Elizabeth Woods3 months ago in Psyche
Fatal Familial Insomnia: The Rare Disease That Can Make Sleep Impossible Until Death
Sleep is one of those quiet gifts most people never stop to appreciate until it begins slipping away. Missing a night of good rest can leave anyone tired, moody, and unfocused. Missing several nights feels much worse. Now imagine facing a condition where sleep slowly disappears, no matter how exhausted your body becomes. That frightening reality exists, and it has a name that sounds almost unbelievable, Fatal Familial Insomnia.
By Ojo3 months ago in Psyche
The Path
When pain makes you feel like a stranger in your own life Feeling DisconnectedFor years, Lina walked through life feeling like a stranger in her own body and mind. After enduring a long period of fear, uncertainty, and loss, she noticed that she had slowly changed into someone she barely recognized. Once lively, curious, and full of dreams, she had become quiet, distant, and numb. It was as if a thick glass wall had grown between her and the rest of the world — she could see everything happening around her, but she could no longer feel it deeply.
By The Curious Writer3 months ago in Psyche
Mixing Business with Pleasure: A Survival Guide to Workplace Relationships
It starts innocently enough. A shared glance during a painfully long Monday morning meeting. An extra five minutes spent chatting by the coffee machine. A mutual understanding of just how exhausting Project X has been. Then come the late-night Slack messages that slowly shift from formatting spreadsheets to sharing inside jokes.
By Arab Shah4 months ago in Psyche
Mental health advice to help cope with trauma. Content Warning.
Mental illness can be very tough, especially trauma. When dealing with trauma we simply don't acknowledge that we are survivors to some of the most horrific things in life. We, as humans, can adapt to anything. We are built in such a way that we can develope the coping skills necessary to function through daily life and the problems we face. We learn as we go along how to avoid horrific situations and how to deal with it i the need should arise where we are faced with a tough situation.
By Danielle Mosley4 months ago in Psyche
Weight of Shame
I used to think shame was just embarrassment that hung around too long. You know that feeling, hot face, knot in your stomach, wanting to crawl under the table and disappear. I was wrong. But it’s way harder than that.
By Annam M Gordon4 months ago in Psyche