depression
It is not just a matter of feeling sad; discover an honest view of the mental, emotional and physical toll of clinical depression.
The Silent Thread: Following What Can’t Be Seen
1. The Quiet Mechanics of Being We often assume we understand our lives through logic and clarity. We believe our decisions stem from reason, our reactions from present-day events. Yet beneath the surface, deeper mechanisms are constantly at play. Thoughts shaped by long-forgotten moments, emotions inherited from childhood, even instincts passed down generationally—all subtly steering our direction.
By MUHAMMAD SHAFIE6 months ago in Psyche
Is Caffeine as Dangerous as Cocaine?
Caffeine is the world’s most popular psychoactive substance. It’s celebrated for its ability to boost alertness and energy, to zing us up. But its impact on the brain and body is far more nuanced than many realize, and far more individual than we give it credit for. While caffeine is not necessarily as addictive or harmful as cocaine per se, its neurological and physiological effects deserve closer scrutiny as society has normalised its excessive consumption as standard and funnily enough we’re in the midst of an unprecedented human energy burnout crisis.
By Bianca Best6 months ago in Psyche
I Was the Strong One Until It Broke Me
Introduction People often admire the strong one in the room—the person who always has answers, who never seems shaken, who offers comfort when everyone else is falling apart. I was that person. I wore strength like armor, smiling when I was tired, listening when I needed to be heard, giving when I had nothing left.
By Nadeem Shah 6 months ago in Psyche
I Was the Strong One Until It Broke Me
For as long as I can remember, people have seen me as “the strong one.” The dependable friend. The sibling who always listens. The co-worker who steps up when things fall apart. I carried that title like a badge of honor, proud that others trusted me, proud that I could be the one who held everyone together.
By Nadeem Shah 6 months ago in Psyche
The Girl Who Slept On A Newspaper
Anxious attachment is a thing we hear a lot about these days. Attachment theory is a buzzword bingo selection. Like narcissism and gaslighting. But the story of how I learned to chase avoidant men like a defective compass needle that only pointed toward storm systems is one in a million. And yet, the dynamic may be the most common model of all relationship issues today.
By Suburban_Disturbance6 months ago in Psyche
Healing the Wounds of Childhood. Top Story - August 2025.
An ache used to whip around my heart when I reflected on my parents. Although there were colourful splashes of happy times, growing up with them formed a foundation within me that emanated sadness.
By Chantal Christie Weiss6 months ago in Psyche
Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and How to Cope
What is Seasonal Affective Disorder? Seasonal Affective Disorder, often shortened to SAD, is a type of depression linked to seasonal changes. While most common during the fall and winter months, when daylight hours are shorter, it can also appear during the spring or summer for some people.
By Richard Bailey6 months ago in Psyche
