Latest Stories

Most recently published stories in Psyche.

Depression and Its Day
For someone who suffers from depression, or who has suffered from depression in the past, will know how different one day to the next can be. For example, for a person who hasn't suffered or experienced depression, they know they will experience different actions, activities and interact with different people throughout one day. But individuals with depression don't really know what they will experience or what will happen.
By Tanisha Dagger8 years ago in Psyche
Media Stigma and Mental Illness
Mental illness is hard enough but there is a stigma attached to it that makes it way more difficult for those that are suffering than it needs to be.
By Lexi Merrick8 years ago in Psyche
Living in the Darkness
Let's see, where do I begin? Life. It's not a cakewalk for most people. But for me it's a bit extreme. Most of my life, I've been living in the darkness. This is my story.
By Jordyn Martin8 years ago in Psyche
Borderline Personality Disorder Diagnosis
Borderline Personality Disorder, or BPD, is a personality disorder which effects the way the sufferer interacts with others, the way they think, and their beliefs. It can be grouped in to four unique subtypes, but a BPD sufferer can have one, several, or none of these. I have personally been diagnosed with two of the formal subtypes: Self-destructive BPD and Impulsive BPD, but feel personally that I exhibit symptoms of all four.
By SR James8 years ago in Psyche
Struggling with Mental Health Is OK!
As you read this, please note that I am not a specialist, I am not an expert in mental health, and I am not a doctor. I’m literally a college student trying to give you a bit of advice and maybe brighten your day a bit!
By Miss. J8 years ago in Psyche
You Can't Fix Someone Who Won't Fix Themselves
Over the years, I have seen this through the eyes of a little child and onward as an adult. I have watched individuals abuse alcohol, narcotics, and other types of drugs on an ongoing basis for weeks, months, and even years on end. It never stopped nor ended and the pattern of the individual(s) never changed. I always wondered was it the substance or substances that held them back from moving forward or was it them? Did they have an enabler behind them cheering them on or condoning what they were doing by providing them money for the substance or providing the substance themselves?
By Kathy Lester8 years ago in Psyche
Best Products for Anxiety to Help Calm You Down
We live in a world that almost seems to be purposefully designed to cause anxiety. Around 18 percent of the entire American population will struggle with anxiety at one point or another; and a large portion of that is due to the toxic lifestyles we tend to encourage.
By Skunk Uzeki8 years ago in Psyche
Big Pharma Is Actually a Big Help
One of the biggest issues in today's world is taking pharmaceutical medications for mental health issues. Many times, people either feel medication will make their children a drug addict, or that medication fixes everything.
By S P8 years ago in Psyche
Suppressed by Psychosis...
The day was dark, a storm had been forecast, and the rain had begun to lash against the double-pane glassed doors... I had no intention of venturing out for the entire weekend. I had lit the fire hours before and it gave the room a beautiful, warm glow. The candle was almost out but I was still surrounded by the aroma of Sage and Salt. It gave me a sense of protection. I sat pensive and deep in thought. Who could I email next? I had been searching for hours in an attempt to find someone, anyone, to help us.
By J. J.8 years ago in Psyche
What the Loss of Many Does to Your Soul
Let's take this story back to six years ago, when the first loss I experienced was something I did not understand. A cousin was sick and suffering from cancer. She was only in her late twenties and it brought our family together. I admired the closeness of family I had missed over the years. It brought us together to be there for one another during such a tough time. We stuck it out and began the journey of cancer and the effects it takes on a soul, mentally and physically. The entire family watched as a beautiful soul was taken out of her body. She was no longer herself, but the cancer that controlled her. We watched and tried all our very best to help. But cancer does not care. She was sent home to die peacefully next to the ones she loves.
By S.girl8 years ago in Psyche
Inspiring Books on Mental Illness
Books carry interesting pieces of realism and clarity, so much that they have helped us overcome many various obstacles as individuals. While great fiction does often show us some of the root themes and concepts of the human intellect, so few books seem to identify how to remedy certain aspects of the degraded mind. In a world full of memoirs, self-help books, and encouraging stories of all kinds, mental health has been bogged down by the more prominent concerns of entertainment — making any of its titles increasing laborious to find.
By George Herman8 years ago in Psyche
Daddy’s Girl
It was a sunny day in October. The sun was out, wind blew breezes from the tree. We were supposed to go to the pumpkin patch later in the day. It started just like all of my ordinary days. I got up, washed my face, brushed my teeth, got ready, and headed to work. I spent the first half of the morning working with my favorite manager, laughing and messing around through our shift. I’m a delivery driver and tips were good that day. I made over $40, which is a good day. I had no idea that later this day, I would decide I wanted to take my life.
By Alissa Corona8 years ago in Psyche