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Most recently published stories in Psyche.
Worrying is good
I heard an interesting theory while listening to a comedy podcast earlier and still not sure if they are right or not. They said that the man in the couple is anxious, worries all phone calls are bad news and that all conversations are the same. The wife is organised to a point but lets things happen and deals as she goes along. What they said was not only is he dealing with the pandemic and lockdown better but that she heard that this is true in many more cases.
By ASHLEY SMITH6 years ago in Psyche
The girl who was afraid of her voice
Let me tell you a story about a little girl who grew afraid to talk. She was a chatterbox. She loved attention. She loved love. The thing she loved best was giving hugs, because she always got one back too. She was happy and vivacious. She doesn’t remember exactly when it happened, when the Change took hold. At some point, she was told to keep quiet. She was told no one cared to hear her. She started learning that she talked too much. She tried to be quieter. She would bite her tongue until it bled. Then, she was told to shut up. “Shut Up-It’s not Your Place to talk". She was told that the word ‘love’ meant it’s ok to hurt people, as long as you say you’re sorry afterwards; as long as you buy them a treat or give them a hug. She was taught to ‘be seen and not heard’ and when she was heard there would be hell to pay. Her voice brought beatings, her voice brought lectures, more punishments that exceeded her crimes. She was taught that respect was owed, not earned. She learned that her body was not her own, her mind she was not allowed to make up. She was taught that to love someone, you had to fear them, actually be afraid of them, of displeasing them in the slightest. She learned how to read every minute nuance of body language. She found out when she could get away with using her voice and when she better not even try. Her body was stronger than his, but she had been instructed in such a way that her head was unaware of this possibility.
By Sabrina Hunt6 years ago in Psyche
It’s never your fault.
Sexual assault and abuse in family homes happens so much more often than you think. If you are currently or have been in that situation and have survived, I salute you. Today I want to share my story. It'll get confusing at times but in the end this is really just for the awareness that abusers are most likely people already in your life.
By Jade Melgar6 years ago in Psyche
Feeling Split
I am not one of the mom's baking bread or thriving in quarantine. We're not doing puzzles or spending extra time together. I've been (Maybe too) lenient with schoolwork. I haven't mustered the energy to deep clean or purge or re-organize Anything. For me Quarantine; Shelter in Place; Isolation; Hunker Down; whatver you want to call it, is a constant paradox.
By Sabrina Hunt6 years ago in Psyche
The Fear of Running Out of Time
Ever heard a game called Super Mario Brothers? If you were born in the 80's and 90's, chances are you have heard of this game and perhaps have played the game at one point in your life or maybe are still playing the game (no judgment, the game is very intriguing). But, if you have no idea at all of what I'm talking about, it's a game that was released by Nintendo on July 14, 1983 and since then Nintendo has released different variations of the game. From a 3D version of Super Mario Brothers to Mario Kart, all guarantee of fun times. I personally like the classic one and the newer one released on Nintendo Wii.
By Swissty Damayanty6 years ago in Psyche
Bipolar
Today I’m lying in bed and just thinking. About what? ... EVERYTHING. Every little thing. Good things, bad things, life, dreams, goals, hope, fears, memories, future, everything. I don’t like overthinking things but I do it anyway. I don’t like sitting in bed doing nothing but I do it anyway. I don’t like feeling down so often and not socialising with people I love, but I do it anyway. I’m not sure why, and where this feeling comes from..- I think I’m bipolar.
By Celiina Peltzer6 years ago in Psyche
What I Wish I'd Known About Depression
So, this is a topic that I've heard we're all apparently 'sick of hearing about', but I don't think we talk about it enough. Depression comes in a variety of different forms to different people, sometimes based off their own individual life experiences, sometimes due to a genetic chemical imbalance in the brain.
By MessyStressyDepressy6 years ago in Psyche
Ashley's Anxieties
Okay, people. I’m about to get so real with you. More so than I ever have. I’m going to share my doubts, worries, and anxieties. I’m going to be an open book for those who can’t. Not everyone is comfortable talking about what goes on inside of their mind, some can’t. We are afraid of judgement. We are afraid of lost relationships. We are afraid of rejection. But, most of all, I think we feel ashamed. Ashamed that we can’t control our minds, ashamed that we can’t control our anxieties. And guess what? It’s okay. We are human. Our brains may be wired just a little differently than the person next to us, and that’s okay! So, buckle up ladies and gents, as I dive deep into my own mind and share all you need to know about my struggle with anxiety.
By Shaley Speaks6 years ago in Psyche
Recovering from Domestic Abuse
It's been over a year since I left an abusive relationship I was in for about 15 months. It doesn't seem to be a long time to be in a relationship but it really messed with my head. A year seems like more than enough time for recovery but I am still struggling. Just like our perception of domestic abuse can be lacking, our perception of the recovery from an abusive situation can be lacking too.
By Rebecca Clark6 years ago in Psyche
