Latest Stories
Most recently published stories in Psyche.
Caring Too Much?
Caring full time for someone is hard work. Really hard. It's not just the mundanity of it. Carers sometimes feel as though they're strong enough to handle whatever comes next. It's a duty. An obligation. Guilt may creep in for thinking that someone else could do a better job, so you stick with it. You step onto a path that looks solid and manageable. And so the journey begins.
By Julia Ford5 years ago in Psyche
My Best Friend and Sister
Sometimes being alone can really be the solution. In a world where my mind goes crazy, I just cannot stop thinking foolish fantasies. I was diagnosed almost a decade ago, and I still have trouble being cognitive to reality. My mind plays outlandish tricks on me and I feel like it’s me against the world. My mind makes me feel like everyone hates me. People are talking about me. When I was young, I thought it was my self-esteem, but no, this is what the doctors tell me is part of my mental illness. I am really messed up. It started when I found out my sister was hanging out with my best friend. That really crushed my soul because I thought that it was real-life bullshit, instead, it was fabricated in my mind. I wondered in my mind if they were plotting against me? Did I do something to hurt my best friend? Here goes my mental mind going over to ask, Was it true?
By Gina R (Gibana)5 years ago in Psyche
Pain
Today as I sit here, I am in pain. I am in pain physically. Today, it is not a heavy pain. On a scale of one to ten I would only rate it a four. But it is there. I have not taken any medication. Nor will I. I have not told a single person about this pain yet today, nor did I intend to. Why is that?
By David Diehl5 years ago in Psyche
Anxiety
Anxiety Disorders Anxiety can be debilitating for many people. It also shows itself in many different ways. Depending on your situation and mental health it will affect everyone differently. In me, it shows up as panic and picking at myself. If I have a scab or a cut I pick it over and over until it is infected. I just can’t seem to help myself. I panic over things that are not even happening. I panic because I fear what “may” happen. Below are the different types and more information on them
By Diana Cukrov5 years ago in Psyche
The Human Being
I’m hoping to sit down and just… think for a while. Well, maybe not think. I’ve been doing a lot of that lately. And that… really hasn’t gotten me anywhere. In terms of actual progress I mean. Sure, it’s been helpful to dissect every tiny, little, painstaking detail of how things could have been so different if only I was a little more aware. It’s been helpful to know exactly where I went wrong, you know, so I can spot the red flags the next time.
By Ariel Pizzamiglio5 years ago in Psyche
Drug Rehabilitation Treatments Options in Clarkstown NY
If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, it's important to understand the benefits of visiting Inpatient drug rehab in Clarkstown. When individuals come to Inpatient drug rehab in Clarkstown, they often find a support network that includes doctors, nurses, social workers, and therapists that can provide the necessary help. Substance abuse treatment is not easy, but substance abuse treatment professionals understand that their greatest help comes when people are willing to work towards recovery. This article will provide you with information about the advantages of Inpatient substance abuse treatment centers in Clarkstown, NY.
By Pete Gutierrez5 years ago in Psyche
