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Drinkdown diary
Day zero Wed July 30 2025 Friends over for lunch with their two lovely and very clever children. The youngest, who has only recently started to write, spent his time connecting various devices to the Alexa unit. How he managed this, I have no idea, but when he asked if he could use my iPhone, I said no. Our son, working from home in his room, was surprised by the sudden start of a strange selection of songs on his smart speaker.
By Raymond G. Taylor6 months ago in Psyche
The Happiness Trap: How the Pursuit of Joy Can Leave You Empty
Introduction: The Paradox of Pursuing Happiness In a culture that glorifies positivity, happiness has become a modern obsession. Scroll through social media and you’ll see endless smiling faces, inspirational quotes, and promises that bliss is just a mindset—or a product—away. Self-help gurus insist that happiness is our natural state, and if we’re not constantly feeling good, something must be wrong.
By Shoaib Afridi6 months ago in Psyche
I’m the One Who Never Falls Apart—Until I Did
By Nadeem Shah I’ve always been “the strong one.” You know the type—the person who listens at 2 a.m. when someone needs to vent, who holds space for tears that aren’t their own, who never seems to crack no matter how heavy the storm gets. That was me.
By Nadeem Shah 6 months ago in Psyche
Separation and Divorce
Separation and divorce are some of the most emotionally charged and life-altering experiences a person or family can go through. Whether it's the quiet unraveling of a long-term relationship or a sudden split, the journey often involves grief, anger, uncertainty, and fear. During such times, professional counselling can provide crucial support, clarity, and tools to help individuals, couples, and families navigate the transition with greater resilience and understanding.
By Family Psychology Place6 months ago in Psyche
Why Your Work Is Always Unnoticed
In today's world of work, one thing is clear. The tasks that get noticed are the ones tied to a payment. It's not that the "other" work isn't important but it's just that, in the hustle and bustle of day-to-day life, people often only recognize the work that brings in money.
By Rashadul Islam6 months ago in Psyche
Reiki Training
Two hours are not enough time to teach three levels of Reiki. An overview? Yes. We had 17 participants. I attuned 10 participants for level one and 7 for level two. One Reiki Master had co-workers attending the class, and she gave 7 level one attunements, and was going to give most of them level two and three attunements on the job.
By Denise E Lindquist6 months ago in Psyche
How I Dodged Knee Surgery—And Walked Pain-Free Again After 12 Weeks
How I Dodged Knee Surgery—And Walked Pain-Free Again After 12 Weeks Written by Raza Iqbal I still remember the way my right knee throbbed every time I tried to climb stairs. The pain was deep, stubborn, and had grown from a nagging discomfort to a full-blown problem that interrupted every part of my daily life. At 49, I wasn't ready to accept that knee surgery might be in my near future. But that’s exactly what the orthopedic specialist suggested: arthroscopic surgery, followed by six months of recovery. I walked out of that clinic both terrified and determined to find another way.
By Moonlit Letters6 months ago in Psyche
Are We Still Dreaming or Just Consuming?
There was a time when people stared at the stars and imagined more. More than just survival, more than work, more than fitting in. They dreamed—wildly, recklessly, and beautifully. But in today’s hyper-digital, always-on society, a quiet question is rising: Are we still dreaming, or are we just consuming?
By Muhammad ali6 months ago in Psyche
Anxiety Is Often Grief for the Life You Never Lived
Introduction: The Anxiety No One Talks About You wake up restless. There’s no danger, no immediate problem—just that familiar, dull weight in your chest. Maybe you call it anxiety. Maybe you try to outrun it with work, screens, or noise. But beneath that tension might not be fear at all.
By Shoaib Afridi6 months ago in Psyche
The Silence Around Hypersexuality: What Survivors of Sexual Abuse Aren’t Saying — and Why It Matters. Content Warning.
When Survival Looks Like Shame Hypersexuality isn’t often included in conversations about trauma recovery. It’s the messy, uncomfortable truth that doesn’t fit the popular image of the “damaged but quiet” survivor. But the reality is that many people who’ve experienced sexual abuse develop an intense, compulsive relationship with sex — not because they enjoy it, but because their body and brain are trying to reclaim control.
By No One’s Daughter6 months ago in Psyche
