Psyche
An open conversation about mental health; stories, experiences, advice, real life. Psyche exposes the inner workings of the human soul, mind, and spirit.
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You Did Not Turn Out Fine
When I was a kid, my sister and I would spend our free time doing normal kid things like playing with dolls or watching tv when our mother would walk into our room and glare at us. Nose upturned, lips pursed in disapproval. My sister and I would immediately sit at attention wondering what we were doing that was so wrong while our mom would go into her room and grab one of my dad’s belts.
Olivia BarkerPublished 2 years ago in PsycheSaying Goodbye to the Blues
I woke up this morning knowing my depression had come for a visit. I should have known it was coming. I haven't been able to sleep very well the past few days, but I chalked it up to my creative mind going on overdrive recently. It took me five days to finish a 348 page book when it would have normally took me five hours. My motivation has been dwindling, yes, there were many subtle signs my depression was coming to a head.
Alexandria StanwyckPublished 2 months ago in PsycheHidden Costs and Lasting Shame of Financial Abuse
I’ve always been responsible with my money. I have a job that pays decently, although (like many in our inflated economy) I should definitely be making more for what I do. I regularly check my credit score. I don’t eat out much, nor do I spend frivolously on non-essentials.
Veronica WrenPublished 21 days ago in PsycheMy Skin Hurts
You know what goes with madness? Mania. I've been having trouble coming up with something to write on the theme of "madness" all month. Up until a few hours ago I was pretty determined to write a fiction piece about having fever. Then, in the afternoon, someone brought up a few mental health conditions that we both experience to some degree.
Rebekah ConardPublished 29 days ago in PsycheTrauma, Grief, and Loss
Can we fill in the rest of the frames? Yes. For sure we can add grief and loss. Chronic bereavement is another. Overdose. Suicide. Addiction. More specific abuse; rape, domestic violence, incest, physical and emotional neglect. Or fill in the blanks with your trauma.
Denise E LindquistPublished about a month ago in PsycheWhen the Demons Come to Play...
Who do you think you're fooling? I know you're here and I know that you were invited although not by me. You follow me through the hallway whilst you and your friends cling to the walls like unwanted spiders. You make no sound but I can feel your heaviness. I reach the door to my and my husband's bedroom and hesitate. The tension in the air is so thick I could cut it with a knife. He lies just behind this door, sleeping as usual. Lately, if he's not sleeping then he's working or drinking or something else entirely. I keep trying to help him but I keep getting the feeling that he may be too far gone. I keep getting this sinking feeling that he likes the darkness. I'm scared he's the one who asked you here.
Lindsey AltomPublished 2 months ago in PsycheMother of 1000 Orphans
When prompted to write about an inspirational woman, Sindhutai Sapkal immediately came to mind. This woman’s story profoundly altered my life for the better. The example she set shifted my psychology in ways I am certain many decades of therapy could not have achieved.
Kayleigh Fraser ✨Published 2 months ago in PsycheMy Little Valentine
It wasn’t My Funny Valentine. It wasn’t I’m a Little Valentine. Can I find it? No. So I will have more to say before I get to it.
Denise E LindquistPublished 2 months ago in Psyche
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Rare Glimpse Into a Survivor’s Diary Shortly After Escape
The following journal entry was written during a time that may resonate with anyone who’s escaped from an abusive or toxic situation.
Veronica WrenPublished about 12 hours ago in PsycheTempramental Character
Temperamental characters are those whose emotions run hot and cold, often fluctuating rapidly. They wear their hearts on their sleeves, their moods a vibrant tapestry woven with passion, frustration, and everything in between. While captivating in their intensity, their unpredictability can create challenges in relationships and navigating life. But beneath the surface of these fiery personalities lie depths waiting to be explored.
Moharif YuliantoPublished about 15 hours ago in PsycheBreaking the Loop: Why You Need to Stop Googling Your Anxiety Symptoms Today
Let me take you back to a time very different from today. It's sometime in the spring/summer of 2017. I couldn't tell you what day it was because, at the time, days didn't exist. The sun would come up, then go again. To me, it was all just one day, the longest day of my life.
Rebekah CrawleyPublished about 18 hours ago in PsycheFour Different Types of Introverts
Introverts are usually regarded as misunderstood members of the community; introversion behavior can occasionally seem suspicious and questionable because people know little about it. Introverts are often misunderstood because of their quiet nature which may cause suspicion to arise in others and sometimes even discomfort. The majority of people view them as awkward people during social situations, people who lack confidence and communication skills. Although there are a few traits that can be applied to almost everyone, introverts are generally thought of as being quiet and reserved.
Color Me Mine (Part 2)
Colors can be exciting and calming: Colors can have different effects depending on whether they are deemed warm or cool. Although these concepts are frequently used in art classes, they offer a special perspective on how color can influence a person. Observing warm colors (red, yellow, orange) in excess might become unpleasant. A bearable addition of warm hues can also be the solution to subtly improving your mood if you ever feel worn out, exhausted, or like life is lacking a certain spark.
Nine Different Types of Loneliness You must Know to Cope With
Work loneliness Even though office settings are intended to be formal, missing even the fundamental connections with your coworkers may make the working week feel incredibly lonesome and occasionally gloomy. The work week will definitely feel very lengthy and exhausting if you do not have the required relationships with the people you work with. If you are already on your way to fetch a coffee for yourself, you may also offer to brew one for a coworker. Try to invite one of your coworkers to join you for lunch if you have trouble getting to know them. Sometimes you have to be the one to initiate contact in order to build relationships. Creating these ties can seem incredibly difficult if you work from home. However, you can join a group that encourages networking and interaction with people in your industry. Additionally, remember to stay in touch with your loved ones and friends outside of work.
Habits of Extroverts that Introverts Hate the Most (Part 2)
Unnecessary drama: Introverts know that everyone is busy with their lives and problems, so they’re in favor of minding their own business. They only express themselves if there is a need. They also don’t call people and think that voicing someone out may cause humiliation, so they can’t get over the level of confidence that extroverts have. Then, here comes the extroverts who consider that the world is circling around them, so they drive people to hear them by acting dramatically to grab all the attention in a gathering. Introverts have a little energy to listen to all the chaos created by an extrovert’s drama; they see it as immaturity and scarcity of self-awareness. Introverts and extroverts can fight over anything because they think very differently from each other. Despite all the differences in their perspectives, both extroverts and introverts live in a community that forces them to cope and mingle with one another, and they’ve to bear each other happily or unhappily.
Habits of Extroverts that Introverts Hate the Most (Part 1)
Extroverts and introverts are people with quite contrasting personalities, so they often oppose each other because of dissimilarities in their viewpoints, regulations, and priorities. Some individuals think that introverts and extroverts are as opposite as black and white colors, while others accept that introversion and extroversion are two ends of a spectrum which means that people can behave like an introvert in some situations and like an extrovert in others. Although they’re living on the same planet, making friendships, and working together, the competition still happens because they suppose misinterpretation and mistreatment by each other.
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