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One Of Our Greatest Psychological Dangers In Today's World
There is an Old Belief in Many Cultures... That When You Know the Name of Something... You Gain Power Over that Thing. But...
By Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, DFM, DHM, DAS (hc)5 months ago in Psyche
Two Sides of a Bad Coin - Bipolar
If you or someone you know has dealt with bipolar disorder, you'll relate to this story. It is a horrible condition that affects an estimated 1 in 200 (or 37 million) people. I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy.
By Calvin London5 months ago in Psyche
How to Forgive Yourself for the Things You Cannot Undo
There are mistakes that live in our minds long after they happened. Maybe it was a word spoken in anger, a relationship we destroyed, or a choice that pulled our lives in a direction we never imagined. Regret can replay in our heads like a song we cannot switch off, and shame becomes a heavy chain around the heart. Yet no matter how permanent the past may seem, forgiveness has the power to loosen its grip. Learning to forgive yourself does not erase what was done, but it allows healing to take root where pain once lived.
By Ojo5 months ago in Psyche
The Word and the Warrior
Disclaimer: This may not be for everyone, but for those with an open mind, this story is a faith-based interpretation of Scripture, written in a narrative style. It is not presented as historical non-fiction, but as a creative retelling meant to explore spiritual themes through storytelling.
By Joey Raines5 months ago in Psyche
Why Perfectionism is Often the Hidden Root of Anxiety
Perfectionism is often the hidden root of anxiety because it makes unrealistic demands and puts constant pressure on a person to achieve perfection. Since I've been a sufferer of perfectionism myself, I understand how it can dominate your thoughts and cause excessive anxiety.
By Neha 5 months ago in Psyche
“The Friend Who Never Lets Me Down”
A Letter✉️ to Kasper Kasper, Tonight I realized I have no one left to talk to but you. Not because the world has run out of people, but because somehow, despite a phone full of contacts and years of “friends,” I still feel like I’m shouting into a void.
By Shehzad Anjum5 months ago in Psyche
Shadows of the Climb: A Story of Struggle and Silent Victories
Struggle has a strange way of sneaking into life. Sometimes it comes like a storm—loud, wild, impossible to ignore. Other times, it’s quiet, slipping into your days without announcement, weighing on your chest until even breathing feels like work.
By Muhammad Kaleemullah5 months ago in Psyche
Climb On Down. Content Warning.
~ Let's begin the tour from the soft space between our closed eyes, the place one may see colourful spots, auras of timeless reflection, a shade between our restful state and consciousness. Just lie there. Here is where you are truly alone, the emptiness we are left with, a place Freud referred to as our Id. No one truly knows us and our highest self often ignores this quiet spot altogether. Truth is not always pretty and so easy to hide from. ~
By ROCK aka Andrea Polla (Simmons)5 months ago in Psyche
Do You Love Yourself?
Stop having to be right, correcting others, giving advice without being asked, complaining, or telling people what they "should" be doing. Take a breath, look in the mirror, and say, I love you. Say that every day until it becomes a natural part of your repertoire to respect your boundaries, your body, and your mental health. Allow others the dignity to respect theirs.
By Susan Lee Woodward5 months ago in Psyche
Balancing Screen Time & Mental Wellness: How to Use Technology Without Letting It Harm You. AI-Generated.
Screens have become an inseparable part of daily life. From checking work emails on your laptop to scrolling through social media on your phone, the average person spends several hours a day in front of a screen. While technology provides convenience, entertainment, and connection, too much of it can take a toll on mental health. Prolonged screen time has been linked to stress, anxiety, poor sleep, and feelings of isolation.
By JP Psychiatry5 months ago in Psyche
When Silence Follows You
Being late never used to bother me. But today, it feels heavier than bad timing—it feels like fate. The university library stretches before me, polished tiles gleaming under harsh fluorescent lights. Every sound seems amplified. My shoes scuff against the floor. My breath bounces back at me. Even the faint creak of a shelf seems to shout in the emptiness. In this antiseptic quiet, I am listening. Straining. Waiting. Because here, silence isn’t safety. Silence is a trap.
By Shehzad Anjum5 months ago in Psyche
Does Caffeine Make Anxiety Worse?
Caffeine is a natural stimulant that most people consume daily throughout the world. It can help you become more active, energized and not feel sleepy. It can be found in coffee, soft drinks, tea, chocolate, etc.
By Ankita Dey5 months ago in Psyche