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Most recently published stories in Psyche.
The Masks we wear in our Dysfunctional Families
Our family systems work very similar to a Bee Hive. There are jobs and responsibilities that the Queen, Drones and Worker Bees must fulfill in order to keep the hive functioning. The Worker Bees daily tasks, for example, change depending on where the attention is needed. They are so connected to their family system that their behaviour instinctively changes, so they can survive.
By Jessica Jones5 years ago in Psyche
Are Mental Health Problems in Teenagers Really Caused by Social Media?
It is far too often that we see people blaming social media as having a direct impact on the mental wellbeing of a teenager. But in reality, there are actually tons of factors in which only one of them is social media, that add up to the teenager's mental wellbeing suffering in this new age. Social media is more like a blanket statement as it has been around for a good decade or so by this point, maybe even longer, and through the MySpace era moving into their mid-twenties and early thirties, we can see the kind of negative effect it has supposedly had on the minds of these growing people.
By Annie Kapur5 years ago in Psyche
Finding Hope
Arthur was lonely. Not that this was anything new for him, but this time the loneliness seemed to be setting in and pulling him into a darker place than he was used to. Months of therapy had helped with coping strategies, but days like today made Arthur feel particularly down. Arthur slumped into the soft fabric of his favourite chair and let out a sigh. Looking around, he could see the backlog of chores climbing up around him. Dirty dishes sat cluttered on the side of grungy sink; clothes were scattered haphazardly over the floor where they had been left sitting for the better part of a week; dust layered the bookshelves; and a slight malodour permeated throughout most of the house. Arthur shook his head slightly, noting that he had been neglecting more and more of the daily tasks as time progressed.
By Zachary Keeffe5 years ago in Psyche
Dear Diary
Wednesday, February 2 Dear Diary, I am physically and emotionally exhausted, I have not slept in days. The thought of him coming back sends a chill through my blood and shivers down my spine. My wounds burn, my bruises ache. I have hit rock bottom and cannot bear the guilt he has appointed in me. I need to find a way out of this house, a way to keep my child safe, but it seems as though his recurring presence will never decease. My only outlet is you, a little black book covered hidden under some folded blankets in my bare room.
By Emma Elferdink5 years ago in Psyche
The 6 Types of Basic Emotions
There are many types of emotions that influence how we live and interact with others. At times, it may seem like these emotions rule us. The choices we make, the actions we take, and the perceptions we have are all influenced by our emotions at any given moment.
By Fahim Chughtai5 years ago in Psyche
The Saviour Needs a Saviour
I never expected to grow up and regret the beautiful life that was given to me. But here I am; sad and guilty. Sad and guilty due to impressionable qualities that sink into my skin faster than my fears of overruling my decisions to continue on with existing in a sadder than sad type of manor. I may or may not be upset over many other things in one way or another. Had such a heavy heart and empty mind. Miserable if I could call it anything. Doubtful that I had any joys to make me feel okay! And... it’s not even close to being okay. The pain of not being able to explain myself on time or saying the proper things first is a burden of mine and I don’t wish to get to know anybody in ways where they would care about me or my life. I just want to keep hiding. But now I’m an independent adult that’s scared of trying the normal adult habits because she had no childhood practice for normal things that kids in the same line of standing could complete but she couldn’t.
By Keanna Barry 5 years ago in Psyche
Do Not Read This
Balance: $20,000.16 That was a hell of a lot of money. A hell of a lot of money that didn’t belong to the woman staring incredulously at the previously pitiful bank screen. Well, that wasn’t entirely true. The sixteen cents were hers. The rest had appeared from nowhere; a rabbit pulled from a hat. $20,000. Jesus Christ.
By Jess Ferrier5 years ago in Psyche
Learning to D.A.N.C.E. with Your Demons
Life is a dance. Sometimes we choose the music and glide nimbly across the floor. Often, we are ill-prepared for the tune that turns on. We stumble over our own feet or find someone else stepping on them. We dance alone, choose a partner, and become part of a familial, professional, and/or social troupe. At times, we lead, we follow, dance with giddiness, or cannot wait to get off the floor.
By Francesca Flood, Ed.D.5 years ago in Psyche
We gotta feel it to heal it
I fuckin love astrology. The more I learn about my birth chart, the more I understand my self, my past, my purpose, and my personal challenges & contradictions. My sun is in Libra in the 6th House of Work & Health and my moon is directly opposite of it in Aries in the 12th House of the Subconscious mind. Ever since I was a child I always struggled with my physical, mental, emotional, psychological and spiritual health. Astrology has helped me understand why and how health and healing is at the core of my purpose. You see, your moon sign represents how you experience and process emotions IN your body - so having an Aries moon means I experience emotions intensely and if I don't honor them and release them they bubble up as physical pain or uncomfortable sensations in my body - and having my moon in the 12th House of the Subconscious mind means I carried and experienced a lot more emotions in my subconscious that I wasn't ever aware of.
By Chaski K’uychi5 years ago in Psyche
