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Most recently published stories in Psyche.

Flash back to the crush
After the tragic events of the deaths at the Astroworld concert memories were triggered. I have been at the front for many concerts over many years, this event brought flashbacks of the biggest and most tragic. It was when I was 18, although I am now 51 some days it seems very recent.
By ASHLEY SMITH4 years ago in Psyche
Depression psychological evaluation
Resistance research has identified several protective factors that can reduce the risk of depression in adolescents. Depression is often associated with another mental illness (5), and about two-thirds of teens with depression have at least one related mental disorder. Compared with depressed adolescents, young people with depression are 6-12 times more likely to experience anxiety, and 4-11 times more likely to suffer from harmful behavioral disorders (5).
By A sapkota4 years ago in Psyche
It's Time to Stop Talking About Mental Illness
If one more mentally healthy, emotionally adjusted person tells me, with a sympathetic, rigour-mortis grin, that it's 'Ok to not be Ok' I will scream. does this sound harsh? Let me go one step further - I do not want to talk about my mental illness anymore. I do not want to talk about mental health anymore. These are discussions which primarily benefit the mentally well, children, and young men who have been conditioned to bottle their emotions to the point that it has become dangerous.
By S. A. Crawford4 years ago in Psyche
Living With Chronic Pain
It all began in 2005, I was an 11-year-old kid in school just playing around as usual. I tapped a friend on the back and she chased me around the playground, then onto the grass at the lower half of the school.
By Future Holidays4 years ago in Psyche
Six personality traits indicate a lot about a man
Because of our ability to understand individuals, we know who we should trust and who we shouldn't. In a long-term relationship, we can develop educated estimates about what to expect from a person and who to avoid. Here are some ideas to assist you in obtaining and evaluating this characteristic in the current world.
By Lesia Seniv4 years ago in Psyche
Recovery Is Possible. Top Story - November 2021.
What is our "Real Self?" I mean, aren't we all putting on a facade for everyone? When we meet people, don't we put our best foot forward? Don't we want to make a great impression when we try to get a job? Authentic Self seems elusive, or so I thought. Oh, that's just "Dime Store Psychology." You see, I had one of those jobs that I had to put on many faces.
By Jeff Johnson4 years ago in Psyche
You Can’t Trust Alcohol
“The point of drinking in moderation is that sometimes you don’t drink in moderation.” Artie Lange All I wanted was a sip. But shortly it began to feel like I was sitting with a close friend who would listen to my ramblings without passing judgment. I took another and then the flame of stress, and anxiety began to dissipate.
By Madoc M4 years ago in Psyche
Is Covid-19 The Ultimate Gateway Drug?
There were about 3.3 million deaths in the United States in 2020. Covid-19 was the third leading cause of death, only behind heart disease and cancer, taking the lives of about 345,000 people.
By Randell Gresham4 years ago in Psyche
6 Struggles Highly Intelligent People Have, According to Psychology
One misconception a lot of folks have is that intelligent people get by easily in every aspect of life — that they are destined for success. They think belonging to the top of the ladder in terms of IQ level saves smart people from the struggle of doing tasks, mundane or complex.
By naddine luci4 years ago in Psyche
A Moment in my Mind
She rode that feeling like it was wind beneath her wings, carrying her high over the mountains until they became too modest and insignificant to notice. This was pure bliss, she thought. She finally grasped what everyone else seemed to have, but that which she could never acquire. Granted, it was a small taste, just a sample. She knew how precious and fleeting it could be but feared the harder she held on the faster it would slip away. She wanted to embrace it, nurture it, trust it…
By Falynne Johnson4 years ago in Psyche
On Effort in Therapy
I do my best to be as transparent with my counselor as I can be; however, at the start of my journey this was not the case. There were many uncomfortable thoughts and feelings I had that I waited a long time to share. As anyone who has been in that position knows, it’s hard to be so vulnerable with someone who you don’t know very well. But the one feeling I had that I waited much too long to disclose was this one: Self-care is hard, and I don’t want to do it.
By Mac4 years ago in Psyche
Trying to Describe a Panic Attack
Trigger warning and disclaimer: This post talks about anxiety and panic disorders in an open, somewhat vulnerable way. It is not intended to advise on how to handle coping with said disorders. For help or advice about coping with said disorders or any other mental health-related issues, please contact your health care provider(s) or a certified physician.
By Aysia Conner4 years ago in Psyche