Latest Stories
Most recently published stories in Psyche.
How to Stay Calm
How to Stay Calm in a Crisis The capacity to keep your wits about you in an emergency isn't' a character attribute; it's an aptitude that you can learn in minutes. Incredible pioneers consistently appear to try to avoid panicking during circumstances that make simple humans self-destruct. The standard way of thinking says that the capacity to try to avoid panicking is a character quality that the majority of us need.
By Scientist Nyne6 years ago in Psyche
Our Obsession With Social Media
Do you ever find yourself aimlessly scrolling through social media to pass the time? Scrolling through countless memes and posts, your eyes glazing over…Does it actually hinder your mental health? We digest countless of messages, posts, videos and opinions every day. We are told we need to care about every single one. Every ‘ping’ of a notification releases a tiny dose of endorphins, which leaves us craving more. But the more we consume, the more it chips away at us. Have you ever completely turned off your phone, or deleted an app and felt a sense of surprising relief? Not because your phone had died – but, because you genuinely wanted to take a break. As a society, we are constantly exposed to everything that is happening around the world, and in our social circles. Social media, such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter are our common mediums for this. It is important to stay “in the know” – but how much can social media use take a toll on us?
By Priyanka Chandi6 years ago in Psyche
Chronic Depression
We are living in a world where depression is getting very common but the way people treat it is not that helpful. You will hear people saying that it is a difficult phase that you are going through and you will be fine after a few days. That’s not true as if you are suffering from depression then it can lead to some serious consequences. Chronic depression is a disease that should be treated like a serious health disorder and not something that is called a phase.
By business management6 years ago in Psyche
Therapeutic Laughter
I don't think I would've survived the years of abuse I went through if it wasn't for humor. Humor throughout the healing process is incredibly important. It not only lifts the spirits, it also helps with the physiological response of stress relief. One of the major symptoms of PTSD is hypervigilance. With hyper-vigilance comes the inability to calm oneself down because the body is reacting to what it perceives as stressful stimuli. Those with PTSD can live on-edge for months or even years without even realizing how stressed they actually are. This is why giving ourselves time to laugh is so important.
By Stacy Davenport6 years ago in Psyche
off my damn chest
So this is my first story or i guess first time telling a descriptive story about me. Id like to say first thank you for clicking my damn story. i know these are hard times even more now because of the virus and our financial situations. this story is about my life and im taking us back to the earliest memory i have .
By MrBake Wave6 years ago in Psyche
The Night She Tried
Two summers ago I came home from my first year at college. I rode the train from Chicago to New Orleans with my mother, while my father took the interstate with all of my belongings. The day we left, there was a palpable tension between my parents, mostly from my father. I thought that once I got back home and settled in, we would all be alright.
By D. E. Remington6 years ago in Psyche
Twisted Manhattan
It was a chilly night in Manhattan. A sad girl walked the snowy streets, feeling snowflakes fall against her smooth, tan skin. She had been walking around for almost half an hour, wearing just a plain, old, thin, white dress in the middle of december. In her arms, she held a small shih tzu puppy. She loved that puppy so she knew that she was doing him a favor. She paused. Right in front of her, was a woman standing under a postlight, wearing a thick, red, coat. She wore a matching red hat on her head. The woman turned around, her thick raven hair flying behind her gracefully, as a big smile formed on her glowing face. She waved to the girl, who came running over to her, holding the precious puppy securely in her arms. The woman smiled. “Hi. I’m Jeanette. Wow he’s such a sweetie!” the woman said, sticking a finger out towards the puppy, allowing him to lick it. The girl felt a tear slowly roll down her cheek, as she handed her puppy to the woman. The puppy looked at the girl, whining and crying. The thought of someone else cuddling, holding, and playing with her puppy pained her bleeding heart even more. She sighed. “You take care of my little rascal.” she said, petting the dog and placing a kiss on the tip of his nose for the last time, before she stiffly turned away from him. Her bottom lip quivered at the sound of her puppy whining and barking loudly. She hugged herself and sped up her movements, until she can no longer hear the dog’s cries.
By Salem Rosé6 years ago in Psyche
Ramblings of a confused mind
Hi so I thought I would use this platform to write a book about my ramblings. First off let me introduce myself - because my life sounds perfect . I am a mum to three beautiful children, a wife to the most wonderful husband ever, I thought I had my dream job while studying further. I moved from South Africa to the UK. I have indoor pet bunnies that help me smile on a daily basis.
By Sherri-Lee 6 years ago in Psyche
