Latest Stories
Most recently published stories in Psyche.
Through The Looking Glass
The mind is a very intricate thing, and I do strongly believe that it runs the lives of every person in extremely diverse ways. People perceive things in a multitude of variation. To some, sadness is an emblem of everyday life, living with it because they’re too lonely without it. To others, it’s a tear or two for something hurting them, and then it’s gone; blissfully washed clean by the conclusion of the day. It’s not to say everyone should or shouldn’t be allowed to be sad when they must, but it’s almost as if chronic sadness deserves its very own category of words. When your mind is that muddled, whereas everyday life becomes a chore, and you need a driving force to get out of bed, you have reached the point of becoming a Riddled Soul. I am one of these people, mind bewildered by every mundane thing which crosses my path throughout the day. An observer, not a doer. We are a special breed, but most commonly understood as simply “depressed”. It’s not to say we aren’t sad, or that depression is not a symptom in our turmoil, but there is a world beyond that. Allow me to paint you a picture.
By Alexandra Lacey5 years ago in Psyche
Off-label use of Modafinil for depression: Is it right?
As time unfolds and the futuristic world we live in evolves to be more highly technological, clinical depression is cementing itself firmly in its place as a globally-relevant mental health problem. The COVID pandemic has worsened this problem. The reality is that many individuals and communities have to handle being depressed and other issues without a support system. This might lead one to experience severe loneliness and feelings of hopelessness, staying on the couch days on end, developing lack of concentration and other similar effects.
By Richard Ulrich5 years ago in Psyche
Agents of Socialization
Genie, sometimes referred to as the 'wild child', was a girl found at 13 years old in Los Angeles on November 4, 1970 who had been raised in near total isolation, even from other people in her family. It was a shock to her neighbors who never knew she existed. Genie was found locked in a room and tied to a potty chair where she sat in the dark all day, ate, and slept. Living in this room, there was little to no stimulus to allow her to learn or develop areas of her brain. She never learned how to speak, as no one spoke to her and was barely able to walk. Her father had locked her in that room once he began to suspect she was mentally retarded and would then after beat her for making any noise. After being found out he committed suicide. Once she was found, many researches of different fields such as psychology, psychiatry, and linguistics took notice and proceeded to study her development and teach her as much a they could. She was finally able to explore the world around her and behaved as a toddler would, intensely staring, touching, and rubbing some items on her face. She started to show emotion and speak, learning 100 words by spring. Susan Curtis was the main authority on teaching Genie how to speak and all the words she needed to know. One of the researchers, Butler, decided to take Genie in for the duration of the research, but was denied to be her permanent foster parent, so David Riddler and his wife stepped in. Genie now had children around her as well as adults. Because Genie had never been able to learn by watching or doing, she had to be taught almost everything, including how to throw a tantrum before she could express herself in words. Eventually the data that had been gathered was found to be too ambiguous and funding was cut. Genie could no longer stay with the Riddler's so they found a home for her. Unfortunately, her mother was found to be a victim of Genie’s father as well was acquitted of child abuse charges and wanted to care for Genie herself. This soon proved itself too difficult and Genie was bounced between often abusive foster homes. In the end her vocabulary was wide, but she could not form grammatically correct sentences and did not walk as a normal young adult would. She now lives in an adult care home in California. Her tragic story shows the importance of familial socialization and its physical, mental, and social effects on children.
By Ace Magnolia5 years ago in Psyche
Schizo Mind During the Time of Corona
Life in a general sense is already fraught with complex choices, situations, players, uncertainties, and information. Life is already difficult, even before World wide shutdowns and pandemic safety measures. Sprinkle in being a single dad, legally can't be near children's mother, still paying bills on place I don't live, unemployed, and living with schizoaffective disorder. Everyone has coped very differently during these dark times. How did I survive this? How did most people deal with isolation? Here are a few things I've most focused on to stay mentally healthy.
By FRANK? Piccolella5 years ago in Psyche
My Life with Anxiety
Hi, my Name is John and i'm 42. I was diagnosed with Anxiety in July 2019. Although i've had it for many years before, I always thought that I had Anxiety. Come to think of it, I think I had it whilst i was in School. I was always shy at school too, I was good at learning. However, when it came to do my exams I found it hard putting everything on paper. I struggled to remember what I had learned in School.
By John Ritchie5 years ago in Psyche
Disguised
It’s been weeks since Porcha and Alice had gotten to know each other. They haven’t quite met yet . I mean of course there was FaceTime and text but along their journey to love together they decided it’s time to see each other , see what it’s like physically being attached. Now mind you , Alice had just graduated and Porcha was just starting her junior year so it was just in time for game seasons and holidays. They decided to finally meet up at the nearest mall that was convenient for the both of them . Now , it wasn’t just that easy to meet up . Porcha could make her own decisions but not all the way . What I mean by all the way is she had to get past her mom.
By thelifeofpre _5 years ago in Psyche
Emotions
Ever since the moment that we took our first breaths, our lives had been filled with emotions. Emotions that determine the way we eat, dress, and talk, but also the way we study, interact with others. Most importantly, the decisions we make on a daily basis, that shape our identities. It is not easy to admit that sometimes we tend to focus on ourselves too much, to the point that we lose our ability to learn from our mistakes and grow. And once we start to compare ourselves to the people around us, we become unsatisfied with our own achievements. We have focused so much on our physical health this year, and left mental health on the back burners.
By Random Chattering5 years ago in Psyche
Figuring out I was maladaptive daydreaming
Recently I discovered the condition known as Maladaptive Daydreaming, the condition causes intense daydreaming that distracts a person from their real life. Many times, real-life events trigger day dreams. These events can include:
By Annie Curran5 years ago in Psyche
Love and trauma
Hello friends, I also want to include people who I might never befriend as well. I'm writing this in hopes that maybe telling my story and situation leads to what my next step is. In order to understand the love and trauma, you must first take a look into my dark and ominous past. Maybe one day I'll come back and tell the full story because I might want to write a book one day.
By AnomStoryTeller5 years ago in Psyche
