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 Day I Realized I Wasn't Just Tired
There comes a time in each person's life when they stop and question everything habits, energy, emotions, and even their self. For me, that time came on an ordinary looking Tuesday morning. I was standing in front of the bathroom mirror, brushing my teeth, when I caught a glimpse of my own reflection and thought, "Why do I look so tired… again?"
By Abu Bakar7 months ago in Psyche
A Local’s Guide to Affordable Therapy in Philadelphia. AI-Generated.
Looking for therapy in Philadelphia without breaking the bank can feel overwhelming. Between navigating healthcare coverage, finding someone you truly connect with, and managing tight budgets, it’s easy to feel lost in the process. But here’s the good news-help is out there, and it doesn’t always come with a hefty price tag.
By Leah Lord7 months ago in Psyche
My Thoughts Were Holding Me Captive—Until a Prayer Set Me Free. AI-Generated.
I didn’t even notice when the noise inside my head got louder than the world outside. It began subtly. I would lie awake in bed, rehearsing conversations that never happened. I’d think about things I said ten years ago, wondering if people still remembered them. I’d feel ashamed of my mistakes, terrified of my future, and unsure about who I was becoming.
By Kaleem Ullah7 months ago in Psyche
Am I an Empath or the Opposite? A Brain Dissection in Real Time. Content Warning.
Intellect is something that I indeed lack. And so I feel utterly ashamed. It's like a destructive nature that binds me tightly with my idiocy. It is shameful and I find it exhausting. Not like in a subtle way but from deep within. From the very depths of my core . It is shameful, uncouth, and it, without any doubt completely showcases my involuntary degeneration. I sometimes feel desperate, in need of attention, of attachment, of touch, of guilt, of binding, of love, of torture, of whatever I feel like right now.
By E. hasan7 months ago in Psyche
Reflective/Emotional Story
By Nadeem Shah Dear younger me, You don’t know this yet, but one day you’ll look back and ache for a boy you didn’t protect—yourself.
By Nadeem Shah 7 months ago in Psyche
What Attachment Theory Taught Me About My Love Life
For the longest time, I thought love was just about chemistry, timing, and a bit of luck. I didn’t realize that what felt like love was often just a repetition of what I had unconsciously learned as a child.
By Irfan Ali7 months ago in Psyche
The Stress-Disease Connection: What Nobody’s Telling You
🌪️ Introduction: Stress — The Invisible Epidemic We talk about it casually. We normalize it in memes. We wear it like a badge of honor in our hustle culture.
By Irfan Ali7 months ago in Psyche
This Is Me, And I Love Me. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
Chapter 1: A Home Without Safety They say having both parents in the house is a blessing. But for me, it was a trap. Yes, they were there physically.
By Rere7 months ago in Psyche
I’m the One Who Never Falls Apart—Until I Did
By Nadeem Shah I’ve always been “the strong one.” You know the type—the person who listens at 2 a.m. when someone needs to vent, who holds space for tears that aren’t their own, who never seems to crack no matter how heavy the storm gets. That was me.
By Nadeem Shah 7 months ago in Psyche
How I Dodged Knee Surgery—And Walked Pain-Free Again After 12 Weeks
How I Dodged Knee Surgery—And Walked Pain-Free Again After 12 Weeks Written by Raza Iqbal I still remember the way my right knee throbbed every time I tried to climb stairs. The pain was deep, stubborn, and had grown from a nagging discomfort to a full-blown problem that interrupted every part of my daily life. At 49, I wasn't ready to accept that knee surgery might be in my near future. But that’s exactly what the orthopedic specialist suggested: arthroscopic surgery, followed by six months of recovery. I walked out of that clinic both terrified and determined to find another way.
By Moonlit Letters7 months ago in Psyche
Anxiety Is Often Grief for the Life You Never Lived
Introduction: The Anxiety No One Talks About You wake up restless. There’s no danger, no immediate problem—just that familiar, dull weight in your chest. Maybe you call it anxiety. Maybe you try to outrun it with work, screens, or noise. But beneath that tension might not be fear at all.
By Shoaib Afridi7 months ago in Psyche
The Silence Between Us
By Nadeem Shah It had been 472 days since we last spoke. Not that I was counting—at least, not anymore. In the beginning, I counted everything. The days since the argument. The hours since I thought about calling. The number of messages I typed and never sent. The seconds I stood outside your door that one night… and turned away.
By Nadeem Shah 7 months ago in Psyche