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Most recently published stories in Psyche.
How Therapy Helps Set Boundaries
Sometimes, a relationship ends without any clear reason. But more often than not, there are early warning signs. It’s common to ignore those signs when you’ve just gotten together with someone and think everything about them is charming. But once things get serious, then you’ll have to either deal with those issues or decide to break up.
By Tobias Gillot7 years ago in Psyche
Mental Health Is Just as Important as Physical Health, So Why Do We look At It So Differently?
I remember being at college and thinking, "If I had a broken arm, people wouldn't question why I sit out of lessons some days." I almost wished that I had some sort of visible illness/injury instead, just so people wouldn't judge or even query why I was doing the things that I was. I wasn't ashamed or embarrassed about having a mental illness, but I felt that people wouldn't understand if I said it was the reason why I behaved in certain ways. It's sad to think that we live in a generation where it's easier to make up a physical excuse than to say that we are having a bad day with our mental health.
By Issy Woods7 years ago in Psyche
Stress and the City
New York City is a heck of a place to live—just ask the 8.6 million people who live here! New York City is where the action is. It’s a fast-moving place that is full of opportunities for everyone from investment bankers to artists, and there’s truly no other place like it on Earth.
By Tobias Gillot7 years ago in Psyche
Six Things People With Social Anxiety Can Understand
Anxiety, dread, avoidance and pain. Do you identify with these words far too often? Do you often feel dread when talking to strangers, do you stress over their approval or rejection, get anxious anticipating an occasion or discussion, are you constantly pessimistic, and do you expect the worst from social interactions? If the answer is yes, then more than likely you'll struggling with Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD).
By Elizabeth Mullins7 years ago in Psyche
Who Needs a Therapist When (Pt. 16)
In many carer industries, they use the term "Compassion Fatigue." This generally refers to the trauma, exhaustion, and stress that results from overextending yourself in the care of others. It's a common issue in the fields of counseling and hospice, as people lose themselves in the fight to ease the suffering of others.
By Haybitch Abersnatchy7 years ago in Psyche
"I Raised a Junkie"
This is by far the hardest story I have written. As I transfer the words from my notebook to print, I relive in my mind every expression on her face with every word spoken. Reliving the pain, sleepless nights, arguments, and memories whilst she's explaining her story to me. Her words echoing around the empty room where we sat. Two chairs, a glass of water, and a small table surrounded by empty white walls and a high ceiling. There I sat with a notepad, as this woman is pouring her heart out and my heartbreaking further every time she opens her mouth.
By Lee Bowman7 years ago in Psyche
You Won't Hear This Often
It's not the best subway station, with its blue tiled walls, and cement floors, flickering lights over head that seemed to follow you around wherever you go. You're sitting on a bench in the middle of the platform, facing the tracks where there were once cars waiting. Now all you see is two black tunnels. You're sitting with your Zara combat-boots on the seat, and your chin resting on your knees. You waft away a strand of light brown hair away from your face and get up. Wandering about the half lit station, you stumble into the bathroom, but make sure there is no one following you in. You locked the doors and now your hands are planted firmly against the marble sink, and you look straight into your own eyes.
By Layla Elkassih7 years ago in Psyche
Silently Suffering
When I started my tests and medications to fight my infertility, I thought that I was prepared for how it would all affect me PHYSICALLY (still not true); however, somehow I NEVER could have prepared myself for how it has all affected me EMOTIONALLY.
By Aubrie Thomas7 years ago in Psyche
I Am Disgusting
My name is Stormy, and I am disgusting. Here are the most commonly cited reasons, as to why: My shorts are too short. Sometimes I wear a white t-shirt, and a red bralette, and it isn’t classy. The fact that I force other people to have to see me in tight clothes is disrespectful. I have scars all over that I can’t even pretend are from something else, and it’s an obvious cry for attention. Two cookies are way more than I should be eating. Also, at some point I’m going to have to forgive him, it’s my fault. And I really should be over what happened by now, it’s been 14 years.
By Stormy Robertson7 years ago in Psyche
Ways to Take Your Anxiety Down a Step
Living with anxiety can be incredibly difficult. When you struggle with anxiety, everyday tasks can seem insurmountably difficult, and frightening. Simple activities—even those that you enjoy—can be taxing. and upsetting. For an estimated 40 million adults, these sorts of struggles are daily occurrences. But none of this means that anxiety cannot be managed.
By Marshall Stevenson7 years ago in Psyche
