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Most recently published stories in Psyche.

The Illusion of Perfection
‘Perfectionism is not a quest for the best. It is a pursuit of the worst in ourselves, the part that tells us that nothing we do will ever be good enough — that we should try again.’ — Julie Cameron
By Chantal Christie Weiss7 months ago in Psyche
You Weren’t Too Sensitive — They Were Just Too Insensitive
“You’re so sensitive.” “You always take things personally.” “You need to toughen up.” If you’ve heard these words — especially from the people closest to you — this article is for you.
By SHADOW-WRITES7 months ago in Psyche
The Sewing Box
The box had been there for years — untouched, unspoken, and always in the same corner of Nana’s old attic. Covered in lace that had long since yellowed, it waited like a quiet witness. When Nana passed away that winter, I returned home after seven years to settle her affairs — not entirely ready for what I would find.
By Arshad khan7 months ago in Psyche
I’m Still Smiling, But It’s Not Real
I’m Still Smiling, But It’s Not Real By ZIA ULLAH KHAN Pretending to be okay when you're quietly falling apart inside People say I have a nice smile.
By ZIA ULLAH KHAN7 months ago in Psyche
Scroll to Death: We Lost Our Lives to the Scroll: The Dark Reality Behind Social Media's Illusion of Connection
Introduction: The Silent Suicide We All Chose Imagine you're lying in bed, phone in hand, scrolling endlessly. You've seen hundreds of faces, dozens of fake smiles, tragedies, dances, deaths, and desires—all within an hour. Yet you haven't moved. You haven't prayed. You haven't looked into your mother’s eyes. You haven’t breathed.
By DRE Explains7 months ago in Psyche
Reputation Burnout: Why Managing Your Image Is Draining Your Soul. AI-Generated.
In the era of personal branding, authenticity is sacrificed at the altar of perfection. It starts with a profile picture.
By Ahmet Kıvanç Demirkıran7 months ago in Psyche
Living with a Perfect Memory: The Unseen Struggles of Hyperthymesia
Imagine yourself waking up and remembering every last detail of your breakfast from July 9th, 2002. It's not only the meal; you may recall the precise flavor of the toast, the hue of your plate, the outside weather, the clothes you wore, and even the music playing on the radio. For many, this looks like a superhuman power, a stunning ability. For those with Hyperthymesia, though, it's simply another normal event.
By Shahjahan Kabir Khan7 months ago in Psyche
Left on Read, Left in Ruins: The Social Toll of Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
The Message That Lingers It usually starts with a message that seems thoughtful enough: "Hey! How have you been?" There's a flicker of something warm in your chest. Maybe surprise. Maybe hope. Maybe a quiet kind of excitement that someone thought of you after so long. You pause whatever you're doing, take the time to respond — kindly, carefully, openly. You ask them how they are, maybe even suggest catching up.
By TechHermit7 months ago in Psyche
Prisoner of Memories
Dr. Eliza Hart, a renowned psychologist in downtown Boston, had spent years helping others escape the prisons of their pasts. Yet, she herself remained silently shackled by memories she had long buried under the weight of logic and reason.
By Movies Channel7 months ago in Psyche
"The Day I Disappeared Without Dying"
There was no obituary. No ambulance. No eulogy. And yet, I ceased to exist. At least, to the people who once claimed to love me.
By Hamad Haider7 months ago in Psyche
A Search for Identity
M Mehran I used to think identity was something you were born with, like eye color or blood type. That you came into this world already knowing who you were. But I learned that identity is less like a birthmark and more like a puzzle you spend your life trying to solve.
By M Mehran 7 months ago in Psyche
The Curse of Capability: Why the Most Talented People Often Get Stuck
Have you ever noticed that people with multiple talents often seem to be the ones sitting idle? The person with the potential to go from a sales executive to a CEO can’t seem to land a job. The individual who could easily afford a luxury car finds it agonizingly difficult to simply buy a decent motorcycle.
By Selina Khatun 7 months ago in Psyche