Latest Stories

Most recently published stories in Psyche.

Steel and Skin
Steel and skin, drip by drip I watch it fall. A sweet addiction and dangerous too. It's cold against my skin, the steel. The room is dark with only the moon for light. In the cover of the night, no one is there to witness the personal shame. The dark corners of my mind hiding the little horrors that no one ever gets to see.
By Christina Oswald7 years ago in Psyche
OCDisorder
The television series Friends put a funny spin on the term and even made it popular to have OCD. Suddenly, everyone who loved cleaning, claimed they had OCD without really fully understanding the disorder.
By Sonica M7 years ago in Psyche
The Debt Mindset
Has anyone else had a tempestuous relationship with Mr. Cash? Please say yes. I've isolated myself into believing that I am completely alone, weak, bereft and incompetent. That I’m the only one who can't handle him.
By Elspeth Lea Bee7 years ago in Psyche
The 'Troubled' Artist. Top Story - August 2018.
Through the years, art has had a tendancy to connect itself to mental health. There is a cliche concept of the 'troubled artist.' Hearing of Van Gogh slicing off his own ear, such stories can stick like glue to the whole profession. In general, there can be assumptions of art linking to mental illness. Though, searching for evidence, there honestly is little to no concrete proof of art being a source mental illness. With that being said, I'd like to address how mental health can be intertwined with art, from my experience.
By 'Toto' (Aleksina Teto)7 years ago in Psyche
Feeling Alone at 21
I’ve finally learned to accept that I feel alone. When I’m by myself, I start to overthink my whole life and why I’m so unhappy. Some of the things I think about include:
By Annie Curran7 years ago in Psyche
5 Big Tips for Dealing with Anxiety
Dealing with anxiety can really take over your life. From base line normal anxiety to complete panic attacks, it’s hard for everyone! You just need to take care of your body and notice it’s warning signs before things get out of control!
By Maddy Machado7 years ago in Psyche
Suicide Sundays
The birds are chirping. The sun seeps through the shades. Quiet whispers from the wind fill the room, alongside the orange glow. Your eyes fuss, squinting trying to block out the light creeping in. Legs tied up in sheets, you hide your face in one of the pillows, chills run down your spine from the brisk spring air. Your mouth has a funny metallic taste, as you roll over onto your left side, hoping that the sun hasn’t reached the other side of the room, but it has. You realize going back to sleep isn’t an option, and you sit up holding your knees to your chest.
By Dakota Shadow7 years ago in Psyche
Diary of a Mental Mummy
So here I am at 3:25 in the morning—no sign of sleep, overthinking, over scrolling through social media, so I decided to write.
By Rinaldi Coley7 years ago in Psyche
Acceptance
I was never quite comfortable in my own skin. When I was younger, I was always too much of something...too loud, too dramatic, too tall, too weird. I went through the same awkward teenage years as everyone else and although I joined drama club and had an amazing, tight-knit group of friends, I struggled to find my place, not only among my family and with my peers but in life. I thought I knew who I was, or had a pretty good idea, anyway, but the truth of the matter was, I tried to fit into the mold of who others saw me as. I was a "good" kid, if not a little mouthy, and I never really entertained the idea of rebelling. This wasn't necessarily a bad thing, but it made me feel as if I was doing what I was supposed to be doing, rather than figuring things out for myself.
By jess ☕ C.7 years ago in Psyche
Tough Love: Speaking Out on Anxiety and Depression Part 1
This is not an easy article to write, with so much stigma surrounding mental health disorders. I have struggled with anxiety and depression for the better part of my young life, exhibiting symptoms and signs as early as four years old. This is not for those of us who want to be coddled or pitied or even an article for those of us in the midst of an episode of intense depression and grief; no, this is an article for those of us who are tired, tired of depression and anxiety kicking our asses, ready for a change, and ready to take control. I am going to gently, here, place a trigger warning, as I’m going to share my struggle and some of the things that I have learned along the way to developing a healthy mind (which has not been easy—self is the greatest obstacle anyone must overcome in life). I’m probably going to say some things that maybe you don’t like, and it’s OK if you don’t agree with them, but I want you to think. This article is in two parts: part one, my story; and part two, my recovery and what I learned.
By Sarah A7 years ago in Psyche
Fixing Myself #1: Intro
In the interest of trying to look after myself and have an open conversation about life, mental health and everything else, I've decided to also dedicate part of this Vocal account to talking about my experiences as a young man coping with anxiety and depression, among being autistic. I know, right? What a delightful cocktail.
By Lewis Wilson7 years ago in Psyche
I Have Bipolar Disorder, This Is Why I'm Unashamed
Mental health has long been a factor in many peoples lives, but it has long been ignored. It isn't uncommon to hear someone say their diagnosis now a days. You can hear people from all around the world say what they have, for pretty much everyone now, mental health is no longer a hidden secret.
By Sierra Lynn7 years ago in Psyche