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I Asked 100 Strangers What They Regret Most. The Answer Will Surprise You.
Last month, standing in line at Starbucks, I overheard this old guy telling a friend: “My biggest regret is not marrying the wrong person. That’s obviously embarrassing Who it’s not asking out is the right one.”
By Neli Ivanova5 months ago in Psyche
Mental Health in the Digital Age
In today’s world, technology is everywhere. From the moment we wake up to the time we go to bed, our lives are connected to smartphones, laptops, and social media. The digital world has given us many benefits, such as quick communication, access to knowledge, and new ways to work and study. But at the same time, it has also created new challenges for our mental health.
By Malik Rohail Khan5 months ago in Psyche
A Message to The Villain: Flood the world with light. Content Warning.
I wish I could put the world into a snow globe. Water and glycerin so I could make it all happen ploddingly. All the evil so I could rub it away, it’ll be my genie. I would wish for the thought of killing to turn into legends, myths and tales. Events would pause in words, and would only go on when you turn the page.
By Caitlin Charlton5 months ago in Psyche
Behind the Smile: My Battle with Seasonal Depression
The arrival of autumn often brings cozy sweaters, pumpkin lattes, and golden sunsets for many people. But for me, it also brings something darker—a shadow I’ve learned to recognize all too well. Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, is more than just “winter blues.” It’s a recurring battle that strips away my joy and leaves me questioning why even the simplest things feel unbearably heavy.
By Saqib Ullah5 months ago in Psyche
How a Toxic Workplace Can Affect Your Mental Health
We spend more waking hours at work than any other place, outweighing cherished time with our loved ones, experiencing new activities, or running household errands. According to research, ⅓ of our lives are spent working, an average of 90,000 hours over a lifetime.
By Caren Sainz5 months ago in Psyche
Dreams as Emotional Therapy. AI-Generated.
Every night when we close our eyes, our minds enter a mysterious world of dreams. Some dreams make us laugh, others frighten us, and some leave us puzzled for days. While many people dismiss dreams as random images, science shows they serve a deeper purpose. Dreams are not meaningless; they are one of the brain’s most powerful tools for emotional healing.
By Muhammad Hussain5 months ago in Psyche
Can Anxiety Cause Lightheadedness?
Have you ever felt like you are floating or about to faint when you are too anxious about something? It could be before speaking in front of a huge audience, or going for an interview, or any other moment that makes you feel anxious.
By Ankita Dey5 months ago in Psyche
When Silence Was My Enemy
When Silence Was My Enemy By afaqahmad No one talk about When Silence Was My Enemy For as long as I can remember, I thought silence was my greatest ally. It felt safe, like a heavy blanket I could wrap around myself whenever the world grew too loud or demanding. If I stayed quiet, I wouldn’t embarrass myself. If I avoided speaking up, I couldn’t say something stupid. And if nobody noticed me, then nobody could judge me.
By Afaq Ahmad5 months ago in Psyche
