Latest Stories
Most recently published stories in Psyche.
Is My Self-Sabotage Actually Emotional Masochism?
If we’ve been endlessly prone to self-sabotage, stuck in a cycle of self-destruction with no end in sight, we may feel hopeless in finding our way out of that labyrinth of suffering. Many people struggle with self-sabotage to one degree at some point in their life. These phases may be triggered by many external or internal events that persuade us into giving up on ourselves and the structure of discipline or motivation. Self-sabotage essentially refers to the beliefs, behaviors and thoughts that hold us back and prevent positive forward movement.
By Rachel Leedom5 years ago in Psyche
Beyond the Bedroom
Our views on masochism are undeniably polarizing. Most think of BDSM, while some use the term as a self-defeating joke. Others see it as a disorder, while some don’t even know what it is. The Oxford dictionary defines masochism as “the tendency to derive pleasure, especially sexual gratification, from one's own pain or humiliation.”
By Rachel Leedom5 years ago in Psyche
Overcoming Depression and Anxiety Through Sharing and Helping
I was, and still can be, a selfish person. I am an only child. I grew up rarely having to share things. I wasn’t given everything I wanted, but I rarely wanted for anything. I believe I was still a loving, compassionate kid, but I know I often put myself and my own desires ahead of anyone else’s. I also got bullied a lot because I didn’t like fighting back. I didn’t like the idea of hurting someone. I don’t know if that’s contradictory or not, but it feels like it was. I have changed and I am still changing.
By Tom Stasio5 years ago in Psyche
Changing the public view on Phobias
Before you read on, I apologise if the grammar in this story is bad, but I needed to get this message out there and because of its contents I couldn’t meticulously comb through it for every error. If you continue to read, then thank you for taking the time to read what I feel I need to say.
By Matthew Keogh5 years ago in Psyche
Teenagers and Insecurity
Something I have noticed over my time as a teen and then as a teacher to teens is that every teenager on the planet is insecure about something. For me, it was my height. I was shorter than all the model-length girls at school. Everyone else was 5ft 6 or above and I stood at about 5ft 3 and to this day, I only stand at about 5ft 4.
By Annie Kapur5 years ago in Psyche
It's Okay not to be Okay
Mental health is described as a person’s condition with regard to their psychological and emotional well-being, in the Oxford dictionary. Many people hear these two words and automatically think about a “crazy” person. They picture someone that is “unstable” and dangerous to themselves and society. This is a horrible societal depiction of some that is merely misunderstood. As someone with mental health diagnoses, this is a way of thinking I personally would love to debunk.
By Tierra Morgan5 years ago in Psyche
Between these cards and beyond these stars.
7 billion people later here we stand, wonderfully unique, independently individualistic, and radically expressive. We are a walking burst of abstract creativity experiencing ourselves through the lens of all else. Making impressions that last as long as they can before they are washed away by the memories that have tried time and time again, to remind us why we even came here in the first place. Love-based motivations ask us to face the cold and heartless moments with warm and generous sentiments, though that is not always our immediate response. Of course, fear has a way of unifying most of us under the pretense of self-preservation, and many of us will have a certain "try-me" kind of attitude ready to test specific traits that have been pre-designed to represent the very definition of our individually marked desires.
By Damien Bettzinger5 years ago in Psyche
Manage the Mirror
Power, Worth, and Metaphor My cat had a fight with the mirror yesterday. She stood there and arched her back with righteous indignation and much to her dismay, the cat in the mirror did the same. The cat in them mirror was quite rude, really. One might think that’s a very silly experience. After all, a person will always know themselves in the mirror, always see right through such things.
By Duointherain5 years ago in Psyche
PTSD/ADHD or just plain nuts!
Why is everyone always in a hurry? Why does everyone think that everything in life should be free? Why does everyone think that they don’t have to be nice to others? Why does everyone think that it has to be their way? Why do dogs turn in circles before they lie down? Why are they called hamburgers when they are made from beef? Why do you drive on parkways and park on driveways? Why are they called French fries, when they are made in America? Who was the first person to milk a cow and think let’s take a drink? How many licks does it take to get to the center of a tootsie pop? What is the connection with Popeye and chicken? Exactly what part of the chicken does the nuggets come from?
By Steven Crane Sr5 years ago in Psyche
