Latest Stories

Most recently published stories in Psyche.

Understanding the Ego
Every human being on the planet has an ego, and we all struggle to coexist with it. Understanding and managing your ego is the most important task you can take on in your personal development. So read this article carefully, and your future self will thank you. There is not a force on this planet that will have as much influence over you as your own mind.
By Francesca Mamlin7 years ago in Psyche
Trauma in the World of Mental Health and How Peer Specialists Can Help You Speak Up for Yourself
Do you have a mental illness or know someone who does? My guess is that your answer is yes to one or both of those questions. Is it a hard topic to read about at times? Yes. Does it make certain people uncomfortable from lack of true understanding? Sometimes; however, my reasons for these questions is that I feel and believe in my heart and mind that it is a topic that needs to be discussed. People should not be made to feel ashamed of their story. Sharing your story will help others to realize they are not alone, and it will make YOU feel less alone!
By Krista Kovatch7 years ago in Psyche
Numbness
I love going to concerts. I’ve gone to at least one almost every month of this year, but I always feel a sense of lingering disappointment after the band finishes.
By Allie wolfe7 years ago in Psyche
Surviving Winter
Seasonal Affective Disorder, abbreviated accordingly as SAD, or better known as "winter depression," is described by the National Health Service (NHS) as a type of depression that comes and goes in a seasonal pattern. Symptoms include having a persistent low mood, irritability, despair and a general lack of energy. These symptoms are usually more apparent and more severe during the cold, dark winter days. One theory suggests that SAD might come from lack of exposure to sunlight, thereby affecting some parts of the brain responsible for controlling mood, appetite and sleep pattern. I remembered winter depression just recently when British Summer Time took 60 minutes back, and Ph is now plus 8 hours away. The gloom is coming, and as is heat tech undergarments and layers of clothing.
By Jen Piacos7 years ago in Psyche
Reaching Reality
Why do I only write when I’m feeling heartbreak? Is it because that is when I’m truly myself and having to face reality? I’ve always thought reality as an overrated concept. I never truly dealt with the events in my life. I never dealt with my childhood, depression, anxiety, heartbreak; nothing. It’s all still their lingering and at times, it’ll all sink in at once, but I go on in life like nothing has ever happened to me. I smile, try to show others happiness and give their life fulfillment, even though I am left with nothing, but emptiness. All the time. I think I do this because I know how it feels to be the one feeling nothing but oblivion, and I wouldn’t want anyone to feel that way. With a life that has been based off many lies, betrayals, and emptiness, there starts to become ways of rejecting reality.
By Nicole White7 years ago in Psyche
I Don't Know Who I Am Anymore
I couldn't wait to grow up when I was younger. I was thrilled that I had my whole life ahead of me, and it was up to me to choose what I wanted to do and who I wanted to be. I had no idea I would be blindsided in my adult life and lose sight of who I am—was.
By Jen Ai7 years ago in Psyche
Living in Honor of S.H.A.Y.E
The Need for a Purposeful Life There is nothing more horrifying than the thought of losing your child; other than the realization you have lost your child.
By Monica Hill7 years ago in Psyche
Once Upon a Time
Once upon a time we had all been read a story or two, but once upon a time I wanted to be the princess in one of them that found their prince and lived happily ever after. Once upon a time I enjoyed wearing pink dresses, and hair bows until my sister told me I looked stupid wearing my red hair bow, so I took it out. Once upon a time I thought families stayed together through everything, but then we were taken away from our mother on Mother's Day—and later returned after foster care, so I thought it was just circumstance. Once upon a time I believed that I would have my own castle, and then my mother told me we'd probably never have our own house when we got evicted, so I settled for a single tower like Rapunzel.
By K Specks7 years ago in Psyche
When Your Birthday Isn't a Happy Day
Celebrating your birthday is usually supposed to be a happy and fun day. I've always wondered how people could so easily celebrate themselves and enjoy their birthdays, exclaiming, "It's my birthday month!" or "Celebrating my birthday all week!"
By Erin Ruiz7 years ago in Psyche
Sunday
For five minutes I was able to escape into the showers, and feel the hot water, and stinging strength of the water pressure as it hit my skin. I washed up, and changed into my new clothes that my husband brought. The pajama pants fit perfectly, and my oversized hoodie was perfect for curling up on the couch.
By Rachel Bonneval7 years ago in Psyche
Grief and the Fear of Ketchup
Most times when we as a society talk about grief and loss, we seem to be mainly focusing on death. It has always been interesting to me that we seem to be more comfortable grieving the universe's physical loss of a human life form than expressing grief for a lost emotional connection, or "other" grief. It is certainly easier to express, and therefore justify living with the concept of "physical loss" grief, because universally, it is said that the loss of a human life is sad. Death is always sad and you are supposed to be sad when someone dies. If you're supposed to be sad, I guess you're allowed to grieve, and when you're allowed to do something, it can be a lot easier.
By Hannah B7 years ago in Psyche
Searching for Hope
“Janice, do you hear voices?” My thought process was interrupted once again. My eyes met my therapists and I was in horror. ‘How did she know?’ I ask myself. As my heart pounds, I mutter the word “yes” out loud. She’s my therapist. I can’t lie to her. Even though I secretly wanted to.
By Janice Page7 years ago in Psyche