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Balancing Screen Time & Mental Wellness: How to Use Technology Without Letting It Harm You. AI-Generated.
Screens have become an inseparable part of daily life. From checking work emails on your laptop to scrolling through social media on your phone, the average person spends several hours a day in front of a screen. While technology provides convenience, entertainment, and connection, too much of it can take a toll on mental health. Prolonged screen time has been linked to stress, anxiety, poor sleep, and feelings of isolation.
By JP Psychiatry4 months ago in Psyche
When Silence Follows You
Being late never used to bother me. But today, it feels heavier than bad timing—it feels like fate. The university library stretches before me, polished tiles gleaming under harsh fluorescent lights. Every sound seems amplified. My shoes scuff against the floor. My breath bounces back at me. Even the faint creak of a shelf seems to shout in the emptiness. In this antiseptic quiet, I am listening. Straining. Waiting. Because here, silence isn’t safety. Silence is a trap.
By Shehzad Anjum4 months ago in Psyche
Why Residential Park Lodges in Cornwall Are the Perfect Choice for Coastal Living
Cornwall is one of the UK’s most sought-after destinations for those who dream of living by the sea. With its rugged coastline, golden beaches, and charming coastal villages, it offers an idyllic lifestyle that blends natural beauty with a strong sense of community. While traditional housing in Cornwall can often be expensive and competitive to secure, an increasingly popular alternative is emerging: Residential Park Lodges Cornwall.
By Willowbrook Park Homes4 months ago in Psyche
Why We Talk to Ourselves. AI-Generated.
Have you ever caught yourself whispering under your breath while working on something? Or maybe you have replayed a conversation in your head, imagining what you could have said differently. At first, it may seem strange, but talking to ourselves is one of the most natural things we do as humans. Far from being a sign of madness, self-talk is a powerful tool that shapes the way we think, act, and even succeed.
By Muhammad Hussain4 months ago in Psyche
"Anxiety" The Silent Global Epidemic"
Introduction In today’s fast-moving world, anxiety has become one of the most common mental health challenges. It is no longer limited to a few individuals but has spread globally, affecting children, adults, and even the elderly. The pressures of modern life, constant competition, social media comparisons, and uncertainty about the future have all contributed to rising levels of stress and worry. Anxiety is often called a “silent epidemic” because, while many people suffer, only a few openly talk about it.
By Muhammad suliman 4 months ago in Psyche
Compassion for Who
Orson worked as a contract coder for multiple medical software companies. Freelancing let him make his own hours, live where he wanted, and be his own boss. He avoided petty office politics and usually made more than the 9-5ers. The downside was there were no benefits. Medical and life insurance, along with retirement plans, were his responsibility. It seemed a fair trade for his freedom.
By Mark Gagnon4 months ago in Psyche
My first and last letter to my mom
There comes a moment in life when the words we have kept inside for years demand to be spoken. For me, that moment came in the form of a letter — my first and last letter to my mom. I never imagined I would write it, and yet, here I was, pouring every emotion onto paper that would never reach her hands.
By Muhammad suliman 4 months ago in Psyche
The Echo of Silence
The Echo of Silence Evelyn sat in the dimly lit room, her hands resting on the oak desk where old letters lay scattered. The silence of the house pressed against her like a suffocating blanket. She had always feared silence, not because it was empty, but because it was never truly empty. For Evelyn, silence had a voice.
By Article Master 4 months ago in Psyche
Connected but Alone: The Hidden Mental Health Struggle No One Wants to Admit. Content Warning.
Introduction In an age where our phones buzz with notifications, where we can video call someone on the other side of the world in seconds, and where social media makes it seem like friends and laughter surround everyone, there is a painful irony: many of us have never felt more alone.
By Byron Egole4 months ago in Psyche
