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Reality is a Spectrum
Disclaimer; Sorry for the unedited stream of conciousness writing! As I was relaxing and listening to one of my favorite songs, a striking thought suddenly materialized in my head. Why do people enjoy certain things? What causes you to have a favorite color, food, or song? Are popularly liked things actually objectively better than the less popular ones?
By PhilosophyPath5 days ago in Psyche
What Role Does Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Play in Depression Care?. AI-Generated.
Depression doesn’t always respond to the paths that once worked. For some people, medication dulls symptoms without touching the core pain. For others, talk therapy brings insight but not relief. When progress stalls, it can feel discouraging like doing everything “right” without moving forward. In recent years, a different therapeutic approach has drawn attention for how it opens emotional access, especially when other options fall short.
By Adrienne D. Mullins5 days ago in Psyche
The Hidden Power: How Architectural Design Informs Human Feeling
Introduction: Places That Talk Without Words We too often do not think about how a building impacts us. But every time we enter a building—our own house, an office complex, a school complex, or a public plaza—we're silently impacted by it. High ceilings can make us feel expansive, full of promise. Narrow passageways can make us tense up or focus. Natural light in a window can enhance the mood, but dull or harsh light can cause tiredness or agitation. The surfaces we touch, the hues we see, the interaction of walls and ceilings—these unseen communications shape our mood, our behavior, even changes in our bodies.
By The Chaos Cabinet6 days ago in Psyche
The Real Reason You Keep Falling Back Into Old Habits. AI-Generated.
The Real Reason You Keep Falling Back Into Old Habits You decide to change. You try. You fail. Over and over. It’s not lack of willpower. It’s not laziness. Here’s the science behind why your old habits keep winning—and what you can actually do about it.
By Muhammad Haris khan 6 days ago in Psyche
Psychedelic Therapy for Depression, Anxiety, and Trauma
For people who have tried talk therapy, medication, journaling, meditation and still feel stuck psychedelic-assisted approaches can feel like an unexpected opening. Not a shortcut, not a miracle, but a different way of working with the mind when conventional paths fall short. Interest continues to grow because these therapies don’t aim to suppress symptoms; they invite people to understand them.
By Adrienne D. Mullins6 days ago in Psyche
