Latest Stories
Most recently published stories in Psyche.
Drinking Your Way Through the Pandemic?
When listening to the stories, these were people who, a few weeks ago, were actually functioning very well, holding down jobs, living normal, day-to-day lives. Within three weeks they’d become dependent alcoholic drinkers and needing detoxification rehab. If you look at what lockdown meant to people’s lives — so first of all, having to get up every day to go to work and take the kids to school — all of that just stopped. Somebody described it perfectly to me — ‘Every day is Friday night now’ — and there’s no reason to get up in the morning. You add that to the isolation some people were feeling, the job insecurity, all sorts of stresses and strains in relation to the uncertainty for the future. Dr. Rob Hampton, BBC News
By Steve Gillett5 years ago in Psyche
Nothing
I've been having these strange thoughts lately. I wonder what is real, if any of it is, and what is not. When I sleep, I find myself in a long dusty hallway. The wooden floor can be seen through the threadbare carpet. I carefully step forward, as if afraid. Inside, I wonder what I should fear and the answer is nothing. The further I wander down this unending hall, the more afraid I feel.
By Nathalia Shaffer5 years ago in Psyche
See Me As I Am
Chapter One——— 11:04:20 What is this? I've been writing since I was in fourth grade. It's the only thing I've really been able to impress myself with throughout my life despite my many passions. Writing when you live your life depressed and feeling lost...it's so hard for me. Every time I think my work speaks of originality and success something drives me to hit the backspace.
By Kaila Keane5 years ago in Psyche
A Time of Mixed Emotions
The Happiest Time of the Year A time to rejoice Oh, joy! It's that time of year once again! Oh, what a time the sweet smell of freshly baked cookies coming out of the oven. The sounds of holiday movies coming from the living room, the chatter of extended family members that haven't been seen in years all in one room together. Utensils clinking and clanging while everybody digs into the holiday dinner.
By Ray "The-Visualist" Cooper5 years ago in Psyche
Happy Quarantini
I've been drinking, do not judge me but you can judge the grammar. I'm trying real hard to make sense though. I am DONE with 2020. Done. Fin. Finished. Ended. Kill it with fire. If 2020 was a punching bag, I'd probably shoot it. Then use the insides to build a bonfire to dance naked around it under a full moon.
By Mae McCreery5 years ago in Psyche
What is an Empath? Am I an Empath?
Who is an Empath? Am I an Empathist (and is it a bad thing)? My whole life I have been told that I am too sensitive or too emotional. “Amanda, stop being so dramatic” I have been told so many times that often I just stayed silent. The idea or concept of an empath is completely new to me. Of course, I have believed myself to be empathetic, but what is an “Empath” and am I an Empath? Just as importantly, to me… Is it good to be an empath, or at least is it acceptable? Interesting!
By Amanda Jones5 years ago in Psyche
Caught
How is it that when I’m practicing mindfulness-that is to say, making an effort to track my thoughts. Notice them. “Bring awareness”, as my therapist calls it- I’m met with ideas about myself and the world, that I’m not familiar with? Parts of me that I haven’t met yet. I’m reminded of the infinite Self within. Vastness that is me. That envelopes me, holds me, and at times drops me. So effortlessly; or so aggressively I can feel the weight of it all buckling my knees... Parts of me that even after 26 (and a half) years of walking this earth, in this body, I have never been introduced to.
By Shelby Lynn5 years ago in Psyche
The Common Risk Factors Associated with Depression
Many people think that living with depression is unmanageable. This can be the truth, but only if you allow it to be. If you want to be successful in dealing with depression and its symptoms, you have to become educated and updated on critical health news on daily basis, which is what the goal of the following article is.
By Marry James5 years ago in Psyche
Skills Over Pills
When I was a teenager I went through a period in my life where I was sure this world had nothing to offer worth sticking around to experience. I cut myself and tried to overdose on over the counter meds. I would refuse to eat or drink for days at a time. My dad did what any good parent would do, he took me to a doctor and then a therapist.
By Crystal Nicole5 years ago in Psyche
Better Days Will Come
I lay in bed shaking and gasping for breath every time that sleep starts to find me. It’s like my body fears the unconsciousness. As soon as sleep comes quietly tiptoeing around the corner, my body screams. I can feel it building in my throat and my stomach turns. I squeeze my eyes closed begging my body to stay still until it feels like it will explode. I tremble and gasp before attempting to relax again. I slowly pull my body away from yours to curl up alone, hoping my shivers won't disturb your slumber. Sleep whispers for me again and I whimper. I want to sleep so desperately but my body knows that the nightmares are coming. We play tag for a bit and then I sleep for hours. When I wake my body is sore and I have new scratches from clawing at myself in hopes to escape whatever monsters my subconscious was trying to throw at me last night.
By Holding Hands With Shadows5 years ago in Psyche
