trauma
At its core, trauma can be thought of as the psychological wounds that persist, even when the physical ones are long gone.
The Hollow Places: A Story of Self-Awareness and Healing
There was a time in my life when I found myself standing at the edge of what felt like a vast, empty void. On the surface, everything seemed fine—or at least, manageable—but deep down, I felt hollow, like something was missing. It was a strange, gnawing emptiness that I couldn’t quite shake, no matter what I tried.
By Eva A. Schellinger2 years ago in Psyche
Was It A Breakdown Or A Breakthrough?. Honorable Mention in The Metamorphosis of the Mind Challenge.
One year after my divorce, I went back with my husband, the father of my two children. He was sober and I always thought we would be happy together if he could quit drinking and using drugs.
By Denise E Lindquist2 years ago in Psyche
"LOST IN UNDERSTANDING IN TIME". Top Story - March 2025. Content Warning.
I created this video song story to talk a little about mental health and what happens when one divorces a narcissist. I thought I would create this out of memory of a friend I knew who was hurt deeply by her ex-husband. This situation occurs in many relationships. The older lady friend of mine reflects about her over 30 years ago. She is sad, but therapy and time she begins to heal from her pain that she hid from people for many years.
By Vicki Lawana Trusselli 2 years ago in Psyche
Grieving is More Than Losing People in Your Life . Top Story - March 2025.
Grief is normally associated as a strong, natural, multi-faceted and significant emotion, when it comes to the passing away of a loved one. In such a context, a loved one means a family member/relative, friend (no matter the closeness), and (if relevant) a partner/significant other.
By Justine Crowley2 years ago in Psyche
The Procrastination Trap: Why We Delay and How to Break Free
You have am important task to complete. You know it needs to get done. You even tell yourself, "I'll start in five minutes." Yet, an hour later, you're still scrolling through social media, watching YouTube videos, or cleaning your desk—anything but the task itself. Sound familiar?
By Ahmet Kıvanç Demirkıran2 years ago in Psyche
How Exercise Helps Reduce Anxiety
Anxiety can be all-consuming impacting every facet of life. Although therapy and medication are prevalent treatments, exercising is an effective and natural method to control anxiety. In this article we’ll examine how physical activity aids in alleviating anxiety, the reasons for its efficacy and the most effective forms of exercise to lessen anxiety.
By Austin Bridges2 years ago in Psyche
When Trauma Bonds Keep You Stuck: Becoming Unstuck
The Complexity of Trauma Bonds Trauma bonds are complex, manifesting in ways that aren’t always understood. I discuss the polyvagal nervous system and how trauma bonds affect us physiologically, and psychologically. I describe the seven stages of trauma bonds in toxic and abusive relationships, and how to break free from them, healing ourselves and our inner child.
By Deirdre Weldon2 years ago in Psyche
The Social Media Paradox: How It Shapes and Controls Us. AI-Generated.
Are We Controlling Social Media, or Is It Controlling Us? In the last two decades, social media has become an inseparable part of modern life. We wake up and check our phones before even getting out of bed. We scroll mindlessly through feeds during lunch breaks. We seek validation through likes, comments, and shares.
By Ahmet Kıvanç Demirkıran2 years ago in Psyche
Chrysalis of the Mind: Breaking, Unfolding, Becoming. AI-Generated.
Breaking, evolving, and discovering the limitless self. There was a time when I believed that the mind was a rigid structure, built upon the foundation of childhood experiences and shaped by the ceaseless pressures of life. I was wrong. The mind is not a fortress; it is a chrysalis. And when the time comes, it must break apart to make way for something new.
By Ahmet Kıvanç Demirkıran2 years ago in Psyche
