Latest Stories

Most recently published stories in Psyche.

Confessions of a Compulsive Gambler
It all began on my 10th birthday. I received a birthday card from my grandmother and stuffed inside were ten one-dollar scratchers. The bright colors, the games, and the anticipation of scratching off the silver coating to potentially reveal a prize was thrilling.
By Chelsea 5 years ago in Psyche
Mental Health
I have depression. I have anxiety. I sometimes want to just lay in bed all day, feel nothing, and not talk to anyone. However, my depression might be different from yours, or from the person walking by us on the street. It does not make any of our experiences less valid.
By Emily McDonald5 years ago in Psyche
Battling Winter's Woes
Taking the dog for a walk before work has become a chore. Gone are the bright sunny mornings of spring and summer, where we could go on an early morning walk in short sleeves or a light jacket, accompanied by the tweeting of birds and the warmth of the morning sun on our faces. We are now into the season of gloves, hats, and big parkas zipped right up. Instead of feeling invigorated and healthier for taking a dawn stroll, we are now sauntering through the darkness, drizzle and fog, and spending most of it yawning and wondering why on earth 6 am now feels like 3 am.
By Lucy Charlotte Marshall5 years ago in Psyche
What To Do When Your Mental Health Dips
Its got to that point hasn't it. Your suffocating in your mind and your helpers just cannot seem to say the right things. Thus, you're in a vicious circle where you cannot get the help you need.
By Rheanna Ford5 years ago in Psyche
Optical Illusions. Top Story - October 2020.
During the spring semester of my freshman year, a friend named Sophie convinced me to attend meetings held by my college's Hillel Society. I am not Jewish, but since I was friendless and didn't have anything better to do, I came to the miniscule meetings where the club watched films on Judaism and ate kosher pizza. Born and raised Catholic, I felt like an intruder. But people welcomed me, and for a few weeks, I was less alone than I was before.
By Kathryn Milewski5 years ago in Psyche
Beating depression in a day
I developed a cold two weeks ago, it did not linger, but a depression did, like a bad hang over. The development of the cold, dark, wet weather did not help, plus the rising numbers of Covid. I felt listless, apathetic, hopeless, unable to make progressive informed decisions, my mind felt jumbled and chaotic.
By Amy Turner5 years ago in Psyche
Echo's of the past
Trigger warning abuse, mental health, narcissistic behaviours I used to think that because I was never physically hit, I was never abused and until the resurfacing of memories, I did not know that I was sexually abused either, nor did I comprehend that I have been emotionally and psychologically abused in a form all of its own.
By Saffiayh5 years ago in Psyche
The Demon Inside Me; Alcohol
CHAPTER ONE Sigh! Welcome to my journey and struggle with the biggest demon one could ever hope to not get, addiction. This book isn't solely about alcohol addiction but any addiction. I plan on starting at about age 14 and ending at age 44. This has been a very long road that has taken me down some very dark roads, lighted roads, and gray roads. I am not a glorious writer but I will do my best to keep you interested.
By Uber Man Tampa5 years ago in Psyche
Self-Harm, Self-Blame and Self-Healing
I was half-way through a telephone conversation when I got the idea to cut myself. One hand was on the cold payphone receiver, the other rotating a closed lock-knife in my jacket pocket.
By Jamie Jackson5 years ago in Psyche
The Devil's Chains
Hello, my name is Kate and if you have read my bio you will see that I have struggled with addiction. This first part of my story is about how it all began. I hope you enjoy.
By Kate R5 years ago in Psyche
Emotional Intelligence
Referring to the book, Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ- By Daniel Goleman. Find it here on Amazon https://amzn.to/2vf2bJh (Available for Kindle, Audiobook, and Hardcover). Also...if you use Amazon Smile, rather than Amazon, a percentage of what you pay for your product, goes to a charity of your choice, at no cost to you. Just saying.
By Katherine Estelle5 years ago in Psyche
When life gives you lemons...
There are so many times that I find myself in situations that are so challenging I know that I am going to need a lot of energy. Be that physical energy or mental energy. Whilst using physical energy I get tired and sore muscles but I can see and feel where I spent that energy. Mental energy - now that is a different kettle of fish. Sometimes I don’t realise how much mental energy I am using until the headaches start. I often find that the more I try to “be the hero” and not worry my family, the more mentally exhausted I become. More than just headaches, I start regressing into catastrophizing thinking, which leads to doubting my own knowledge and abilities.
By Janelle Reeves5 years ago in Psyche