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Most recently published stories in Psyche.
2,107 Sunsets Ago
One hundred and thirty two Americans successfully ended their lives on December 21, 2015. I should have been among them. My plans had been in the making for five long and painful months. That day and everything leading up to it changed who I was forever.
By Rebecca Key4 years ago in Psyche
Comprehending the Incomprehensible. Top Story - September 2021.
I recently learned of the tragic passing of one of Vocal’s very own beloved creators Tom Bradbury. I’m sure many of you who are in the various Vocal Facebook groups are also aware of the tragedy befalling Tom’s home in rural France to a violent fire in which a victim was recovered. I’m not going to go into anymore because trauma does not need to be re-trodden. Suffice it to say, tragedy can be difficult, or seem almost impossible, to wrap your head around.
By Caitlin McColl4 years ago in Psyche
Sunchild
Let’s start from the beginning. I have no childhood memories with my mom before the age of 5; at least to my remembrance. My siblings and I were placed in the Department of Family and Children Services. My brother, Titus and I went to a foster home on the west side of Atlanta. I was a little over two years old. We continued to reside there for the next 4-5 years. We shared the home with 7-8 children at a time sometimes.
By Orianna Sanders4 years ago in Psyche
How a Fear of Missing Out was Detrimental to My Health. Top Story - September 2021.
Fear of missing out (FOMO) is a social anxiety disorder wherein the sufferer believes they are missing out on important events. Usually the sufferer will compare their life to the lives of others, feeling inferior that they are not sharing in similar experiences. FOMO has been made worse by social media culture. With a constant stream of your peers successes fed to you through your phone, it’s no wonder that so many people feel inadequate, worrying that their life is not as fulfilling as it could be.
By Jade Hadfield4 years ago in Psyche
Drug Addiction : Best Inpatient Drug Rehabilitation Treatment in Paramount California
When it comes to seeking the best drug rehabilitation treatment facilities, there are a number of factors that need to be considered. This can include finding a drug rehab facility that can provide the patient with an all-inclusive and high-quality program. The programs offered by different treatment centers offer varying levels of effectiveness. It is important for patients and their families to find a program that will enable them to recover from their addiction and live a life free from substance abuse.
By Shaunta Gleaton4 years ago in Psyche
How effective is Inpatient drug rehab in Indianapolis, IN
The number of people seeking drug rehab in Indianapolis has risen dramatically over the last several years. In Indiana, the number of residents needing addiction treatment is growing. In fact, in Indianapolis there are more addicted people than in any other city in the state. It is a sad fact that in today's society, addiction is not viewed as such as a personal issue but rather as a criminal problem. Unfortunately, there are many people who have become so addicted to alcohol or drugs that they cannot see past the addiction and are unable to leave their addiction behind.
By Bibi Barfoot4 years ago in Psyche
Suicide Survival
I open my eyes, & its dark. I slept the whole day. I liked sleeping because at least when I slept, it was silent. Now I’m up, & they were starting again, why would they put me in a room with someone after I just told them I wanted to kill mfs? I just couldn’t understand. I couldn’t make sense of anything & why everything was the way it was. Why me? Why didn’t I fucking die? Why can’t I be normal? Why do I think the way I think? “Seriously, what is wrong with me?” I said in a low voice as I cried. The windows were gated, all the lights were off. Pam.. What could she be doing right now? I shouldn’t be here; breathing without her around felt like shards of glass penetrating in my lungs.
By Solibeth Nunez4 years ago in Psyche
I Partied Like it was 1999...until I Couldn't. Third Place in Coming of Age Challenge. Top Story - September 2021.
Some of what I’m about to share is not my memory, but what has been pieced together with what I’ve been told by those who were there; I don’t actually remember some of it.
By Jess Boyes4 years ago in Psyche
The Connection Between Mental Illness and Homelessness
Its great that there's a lot of talk about mental health today because it's a major problem, but another major problem that's not getting much attention is the homeless issue. What some probably don’t know is that the two are clearly linked. With between 2.5 and 3.5 million people experiencing homelessness every year, this problem will not go away any time soon.
By Nicholas McKenna4 years ago in Psyche
An Open Invitation From Death
There was not one thing I feared most in life than death. Discussing death was simply an open invitation to plunge into a blackhole of a fear, a discussion I simply had no desire to partake in. The very thought of death felt like death itself: painfully numbing, perpetually dark and unimaginably empty.
By Rebecca Armstrong4 years ago in Psyche
