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Most recently published stories in Psyche.

Eat My Phobias
Many people hate having their food touch, touching dirty plates, or finding things in their food. Many of those same people might not realize that they are suffering from one or both of the phobias called brumotactillophobia (fear of food touching) and mysophobia (fear of contamination).
By Haley D7 years ago in Psyche
The Top 5 Surefire Ways to Keep Mentally Fit
We've all been there when it comes to experiencing down moments and discouragement. It may have been a job loss, financial hardship, relationship breakup, or death of a loved one that caused you to dive into a state of depression. However, for most of us, time will heal the pain and grief felt by the blow of loss, and the depression will cease. But for some people, depression is a way of life. Those that live with clinical depression feel a hopelessness and emptiness daily.
By Mia Morales7 years ago in Psyche
The Gift of Depression!
My Story 'The Wounds and Lessons of Childhood” I was born in 1952, in England, very premature and delivered by cesarean section. My mother never forgave me for the scar on her belly. I was about 2lbs at birth and was not expected to live, but I did. I AM a survivor!
By Bob Eden7 years ago in Psyche
How I Keep Failing to Get Out of My Own Darkness
What do you do when you feel that you have no one to rely on? What do you do when you feel so alone? Even if in in actuality, there are a few people can you can rely on when you are having one of those days. So many times I have been in this situation in which I am so deep in a darkness that consumes so much of my being and I would feel absolutely helpless to ask anyone to help.
By Stephanie Lee7 years ago in Psyche
Anxiety in the Workplace
I generally think of anxiety as this figure in the dark recesses of my mind. I'll have really good days where I'm on fire for projects and ready to do my best in the workplace, and then anxiety will come from the shadows as though to ask the question, "Remember me?"
By Ethan H. Gaines7 years ago in Psyche
It Takes One Important Decision
It has been months since I wanted to start this journey by putting my words to use by hopefully inspiring or helping others with anxiety, and furthermore, giving myself a platform to express my feelings. I want to assist in my own recovery from this on-going whirlwind of thoughts and feelings that runs ever so rapidly through my head without any control from myself. It has been a while because I have fallen in love.
By BIGG_JOE Vitality_Adjustment7 years ago in Psyche
Anxiety/Depression
Hello and welcome, Today's topic is going to be centered around mental health and wellbeing. We're going to dissect two common and unfortunate states of mind known as anxiety, and the other, depression.
By Trevor Feely7 years ago in Psyche
7 Ways to Improve Mental Health
Not every way will work for you, so it is important to figure out which ways will work best, and stick to them in order to improve your mental health.
By Mason Kelley7 years ago in Psyche
The Ugly Feeling of Anxiety
Oh that horrible feeling of anxiety. I know it all too well. We have all experienced anxiety at some time as it is a normal response to stresses in life. My last bout of anxiety landed me in the ER with heart palpitations and very high blood pressure.
By Marlisa Sucher7 years ago in Psyche
Home Improvements to Help You Cope with Anxiety
Maybe you have been diagnosed with anxiety or you just worry a little too much about certain things, such as your home. Either way, it is understandable that you are going to think a lot about how your home is run and what can be done so that you can stop thinking about it all of the time and enjoy it.
By Mia Morales7 years ago in Psyche
Afloat
I wrote this script after reading the screenplay for one of my favorite movies, Forest Gump. I have turned in into a first person/screenplay format and will be available for sale soon at my website frankinsteeze.com.
By Frank Dillon7 years ago in Psyche
Anxiety Is a Psychological Smoke Detector
Have you checked your smoke detectors lately? You need to put in new batteries at least once a year. Smoke detectors serve a very important function. They provide an early warning system for potentially lethal house fires. No one wants to sleep soundly while a small fire turns into an inferno.
By Richard L7 years ago in Psyche