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Who Supports the Support System?
I used to think being strong was a compliment. People said it to me all the time—“You’re so strong,” “I don’t know how you do it,” “I wish I could handle things the way you do.” I would smile, nod, and carry on, as though those words were a medal of honor. But no one ever asked what it cost me to be that strong.
By Nadeem Shah 5 months ago in Psyche
3 Breathing Techniques That Stop Anxiety Fast
When Anxiety Feels Overwhelming… Have you ever felt your heart racing, your chest tightening, and your thoughts spinning out of control? That’s anxiety taking over—and it can strike anytime, anywhere. Maybe before an exam, during a difficult conversation, or even in the quiet of your room when everything suddenly feels too heavy.
By Dadullah Danish5 months ago in Psyche
I Was the Strong One Until It Broke Me
Introduction People often admire the strong one in the room—the person who always has answers, who never seems shaken, who offers comfort when everyone else is falling apart. I was that person. I wore strength like armor, smiling when I was tired, listening when I needed to be heard, giving when I had nothing left.
By Nadeem Shah 5 months ago in Psyche
I Was the Strong One Until It Broke Me
For as long as I can remember, people have seen me as “the strong one.” The dependable friend. The sibling who always listens. The co-worker who steps up when things fall apart. I carried that title like a badge of honor, proud that others trusted me, proud that I could be the one who held everyone together.
By Nadeem Shah 5 months ago in Psyche
Controversial Ads: The Fine Line Between Provocative & Tone-Deaf
Marketing has always been about finding the sharp edge between generating explosive sales growth and being caught on the outside of culture. From the earliest newspaper ads to the golden age of television commercials, brands have looked for ways to disrupt the ordinary. Some have done it with humor, others with spectacle, and some by stepping boldly into uncomfortable territory using controversial ads.
By Awakened Films5 months ago in Psyche
How to Protect Your Mental Health in the Workplace
Work can be rewarding, but it can also be draining. Many people spend more waking hours at their jobs than anywhere else, so when stress builds unchecked, it takes a heavy toll on mental health. The pressure to meet deadlines, handle responsibilities, and manage relationships with colleagues can create an environment that feels overwhelming. Protecting your mental well-being at work isn’t a luxury. It’s essential.
By Richard Bailey5 months ago in Psyche
The Girl Who Slept On A Newspaper
Anxious attachment is a thing we hear a lot about these days. Attachment theory is a buzzword bingo selection. Like narcissism and gaslighting. But the story of how I learned to chase avoidant men like a defective compass needle that only pointed toward storm systems is one in a million. And yet, the dynamic may be the most common model of all relationship issues today.
By Suburban_Disturbance5 months ago in Psyche
Social Anxiety and the pain it inflicts. But also the victory when you overcome… . Top Story - September 2025. Content Warning.
I was certain that every encounter would lead to bullying. These strangers all had a plan, and they would turn their backs on me. I would be burnt like sienna if they rejected me. I would never leave the house again because of it, my body and mind would be like an open wound.
By Caitlin Charlton5 months ago in Psyche
Chains of the Brothel: Part 7 Silent Walls
The Prison Disguised as a Home The place where Anita now lived was not a home. It was a forgotten prison pretending to be a sanctuary. The villagers called it the Old House, but its name was a cruel lie. It wasn’t a shelter for the elderly or a place of care. It was where society abandoned those it no longer wished to see—the “incurable,” the “dangerous,” the “inconvenient.”
By Shehzad Anjum5 months ago in Psyche
