Latest Stories

Most recently published stories in Psyche.

Me, myself and Emetophobia.
Chunder and Chips Saturday night out on the town use to fill me full of fear. I would hate standing at the taxi ranks waiting for my potential vomit smelling back seat. What would make it even worse is seeing people in the taxi rank blow chunks everywhere as if nothing has happened and get on with their life and maybe even chug down a few more shots or kerbab. If that was me I would be utterly panic stricken.
By Paul Evans5 years ago in Psyche
A great new life
About 2 to 3 years ago, I was living in community housing (otherwise known as the ghetto), in South Australia, Adelaide. I had just gotten over a series of mental health episodes ( lots of relapses of them). I was against taking the medication which treats my schizophrenia and did not trust the doctors or workers whom were only trying to stop me from relapsing.
By Dawn Theresa Withers5 years ago in Psyche
Generational Trauma
We are all living in our own unique worlds. And no one can understand your life nor you theirs. Don’t believe me? Let me take you on a walk down the rabbit hole.
By Connie Sahlin5 years ago in Psyche
The First Gate
I sat right before the gate of iron and gold, eyes dull and full of want. I have no recollection of my time there, each waking moment brand new to me. There was no day or night, no time at all to recollect, actually. A heavy shadow weighed over my weary form.
By AJ Ramsey5 years ago in Psyche
Dying has taught me how to live
I am dying. In fact, according to medical statistics, I should have died ten years ago. More recently, in June 2020, my palliative care specialist told me that based on my CT scan results, I had 3-6 months to live.
By Rebecca Sanciolo Haslam5 years ago in Psyche
Between Two Worlds
As I am writing this article, I am in the process of moving to a new house. People say that it is one of the most stressful things you can do, and I think I would agree with this. Yes, the logistics and effort required are draining. But more than this, I am grappling with this notion of being between places.
By Belinda Tobin5 years ago in Psyche
Message In A Bottle
Once again, the "new year, new me" time of year approaches. At this point, that phrase makes most people roll their eyes so hard they need a chiropractic adjustment and a shiatsu massage from throwing their neck out of balance. Even those among us who aren't know for being introspective tend to fall into the rhythm of joining a gym, cutting out sugar, buying a journal, or taking a break from a habit they know isn't good for them. I've been a bartender for eleven years. I've been drinking for about that long too. Do I drink because I tend bar? No. Do I tend bar because I drink? No to that too. Why do I drink? Why did I decide to stop for awhile? Pull up a chair and grab a cold one.
By Daniel Pittman5 years ago in Psyche
I Moved Out at Fifteen and Got Stuck in a Cycle of Abuse
Imagine an angsty fifteen-year-old. She’s craving a sense of purpose. But public high school — well you might remember — is tedious and stupid.
By Alessia Velez5 years ago in Psyche
Sanctuary
I am a combat veteran. I served in the United States Marine Corps from 2006 – 2006 and was deployed to Iraq near the end of my time in the Corps. I only had one tour and then got to rejoin the civilian population and go about my merry way having proudly served my country, I got lucky.
By Patrick Callaghan5 years ago in Psyche
Life
It's 29/01/2057, to me, just another night. Like it happens for thousands of years. The weather is comfortable, the house is silent. The world outside is wild, but I'm safe at home. Family is out, the girl I like is sleeping, none of my good friends are online.
By Lucas Matias5 years ago in Psyche
Here's to 2021
2020 was a horrendous year. We all know that. Now 2021 has finally arrived and gives us all a chance to take stock of our lives and how much we take for granted. I have done a lot of reflecting over the last few months but going forward I do believe I have so much to be thankful for.
By John Moroney5 years ago in Psyche
Maintaining Your Recovery Community During COVID
Your recovery should not take a back seat during the pandemic. If anything, considering the additional stressors from Covid-19 that might prompt a relapse, it is wise to keep your recovery a top priority.
By Ken Seeley5 years ago in Psyche