Latest Stories
Most recently published stories in Psyche.
My Exquisite Sensitivity, Unpathologized
It’s crazy the power a few letters can have over the human psyche. Growing up I was told without (but also at times with) intended condescension that I was oversensitive. It seemed to me that what they were really saying was that emotions are often ill-timed and inconvenient.
By Shae Massé5 years ago in Psyche
Disjointed
‘’Five thousand…. Do I hear six thousand?” called the auctioneer. I remember this part clearly. I remember twitching in my chair uncomfortably as various sums were called out by strangers around me. I had never been to one of these events before, but truth be told, I had run out of other practical options.
By Catherine Potvin5 years ago in Psyche
YouTube, Where the Internet Trolls Hang Out.
Internet trolls are not things that I have ever really had to deal with, nor that I have given much thought to. I have seen a lot in the media about cyberbullying, as I am sure everyone has. Fortunately, I have never been the victim of any such attack, until I recently encountered a nasty little internet troll on YouTube.
By Armchair Detective5 years ago in Psyche
You Are Exactly What You're Seeking
Sometimes, I wish I was an easier person. There are times when I long to be less intense, less driven — when I long to turn the volume down and just rest. I have a deep need for security, and lately, I’ve been asking myself what it would take for me to feel more secure in the life I’m living.
By Crystal Jackson5 years ago in Psyche
When Your Dad Tries to Kill You
First, I’m going to make it very clear that my biological father, who lives in Canada, is NOT my abuser. My mother, who was very abusive and neglectful, left my biological father sometime before I turned two. I want there to be no confusion. I have met my biological father, and he’s not the “hitting kids” type.
By Byron Hamel5 years ago in Psyche
Hormones vs. Me
I’m so happy to be in a new world now where mental health conditions are becoming increasingly accepted. I see so many positive blogs, articles, Facebook shares about how we should be kind. It’s great that those who are speaking out are encouraging the people surrounding us to then come forward and share their own battles.We are all facing our demons in one way or another.
By Lucy Stride5 years ago in Psyche
Dear Neurotypical
I had never said it out loud before. Sitting there with my NT friend, it just popped out. He complimented me on some piece of original thinking and I replied, "Yup, it's great to be me when it's not terrifying." With no prompting, I went on to talk about the internal challenges of being neurodiverse, the every day confusion of living so far from the box. I talked in torrents, without considering where or how my words fell, as if a dam had broken.
By Chelsea Delaney5 years ago in Psyche
