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Most recently published stories in Psyche.

Neglectful birth
The day started like any other day. I was 9 months pregnant, My due date was October 7th, 2019. I was super stoked, for this was a new relationship, a new beginning which I hoped would bring our blended family and my new partner closer together. I woke up the morning of October 3rd and tried to get ready for the day since I had a doctor's appointment at 8:00 a.m. and two other children to drop off.
By Brandy Lento5 years ago in Psyche
When life feels foggy.
I was struggling recently to describe how I was feeling. Internal self reflection and emotional intelligence are two areas of strength for me so not being able to articulate my feelings feels foreign. Now I am the type of girl who listens to music reflective of what I am experiencing. There are people out there who may listen to sad love songs despite being in fulfilling, loving relationships for example; that is not me. Since getting a new car, I have mainly been streaming music through my phone. Aside from my 6-year-old daughter commandeering the playlist, I have picked a soundtrack reflective of how I am feeling day to day, but typically it has varied within weeks or months. The first sign my emotional reader was off involved none of my musical choices seeming quite right. I am not happy enough to listen here. I am not sad enough to listen there. Nothing fit! I switched to XM radio for variety out of frustration and as I was trying to summarize all this to my friend, I saw myself type out telling words: I feel like I am in a hazy fog and cannot see through it. BOOM. Depression!
By Christina K. Pierce5 years ago in Psyche
The Man, the Myth, and the Madness
I sat on the edge of a sheer cliff, where no one’s sight penetrated the darkness of that pit met its ground. Wound tighter than and coiled steel spring, I gripped the dark earth with all my might, and leaned over the edge, undeterred from my desire to know that final destination, because it was my fault. I had always been my fault, or at least that was what I had been told. Over, and over a voice taunted me with my fate. I was fated to fail.
By John Michael Poling5 years ago in Psyche
How to Avoid Social Media Overload
I made a video on my Youtube Channel, and I was talking about how 'the phone is stripping us of our powers' those were my exact words I used to explain a never ending issue in today's world of never ending loads of information from a mobile device. I was really just speaking my mind on the matter and yes I dropped a couple of swear bombs in the video, which garned an astounding 15 views and only 2 likes....I know i'm not very popular with the Youtube algorithm but that's what happens when you become a realist, people are not always going to gravitate towards the real but however in due time people will gravitate towards damaged brain cells from overload and a poor quality of life from a phone that is slowly but surely taking away their super powers. You'll thank me later.
By Mark Smith5 years ago in Psyche
Broom Closet Memoir
The Broom Closet Memoir I don't know why I'm here. I did what anyone else would have done. I did it for companionship, and love. I wanted to be happy and that landed me here. I was labeled as crazy and dangerous. I don't care, I am happy here. I am happy because she is here with me.
By The Cloudwalker5 years ago in Psyche
Life on Furlough
Hey, it 's me again! How are you? How was your day? Well, mine was... well... I don't know. Today has been one of those days, when you don't want to do anything and everything at the same time. A day where you feel guilty whether you do everything or do nothing.
By GiuliaC.5 years ago in Psyche
Our Life and Times
A few days ago it was raining, cold and windy. The whistling of the winds reminded me of the book/movie Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte. It is based on a wild, passionate story of intense love between Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff, a boy adopted by Catherine's father.
By She Writes5 years ago in Psyche
Live with Depression
I want to first start off by sharing some words I found that just is so true. For anyone suffering with anxiety or depression in your life and you are wondering why you are always so tired and weak. YOU ARE NOT! You are fighting a constant battle every single day, if that is not exhausting then I really don't know what else is. Try to always remember you are a WARRIOR and you need to go a little easier on yourself and the criticisms you give yourself.
By Life of a Gemini 5 years ago in Psyche
I self destruct (knowingly)
27-10-2020 My story is about my life. My Life, as a drug addicted, single father. I am 36yr old, and father to a beautiful 3yr old girl.
By Todd Fairbairn5 years ago in Psyche
Maladaptive Anger
Please note due to patient privacy laws all names in this paper have been changed to keep the identity private. Case Study
By Rebecca K 5 years ago in Psyche
Schizophrenia and AAT
It has always been a dream of mine to work in the psychology field. I would like to work with adolescence, young adults, and adults that may have psychotic disorders (e.g. schizophrenia). The first line of treatment for many psychotic disorders is antipsychotic medication. A psychiatrist would prescribe antipsychotic medications. In severe cases, hospitalization may be required. Implementing CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) is a form of therapy that may be used and there is also family therapy. Both are said to be effective when trying to manage psychotic symptoms. There is also increasing research suggesting that animal-assisted therapy can contribute to the improvement in general well-being of people with schizophrenia. There are other options for treatment, but for this paper, I am focusing on just one.
By Rebecca K 5 years ago in Psyche
Self harm recovery
Before I begin, I would like to note that I am in recovery and this is not promoting self harm in any way, shape or form. This is purely to document my recovery and to spread awareness that it’s okay to not okay. Reaching out for help could be the best thing you could ever do. Always talk to someone when you feel shit about yourself, whether that be a friend or a family member, a teacher or your GP. Just anyone you trust. Don’t suffer in silence.
By Natalie5 years ago in Psyche