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Most recently published stories in Psyche.

The Art of Self-Discovery
There is a lot of talk today about finding yourself and being true to yourself. But what if you have a mental health problem and have spent your entire life hating who you are? What then? How on earth do you change the attitude that you hold stating you are worthless and shouldn’t have been born?
By Shirley J. Davis4 years ago in Psyche
On Favors
A reason is not required to say no to a favor I had occasion to ask someone for a favor recently. I will not indicate the relationship of this person to me, nor relay the nature of the request as in my view these things are irrelevant, or should be. The person said no and then proceeded to give a litany of reasons why they could not do this particular favor for me. While I could appreciate the impulse to try and soften the blow, or make me understand their position, or whatever I began to wonder why this person felt so compelled to provide such an exhaustive list.
By Everyday Junglist4 years ago in Psyche
On September 11, 2001, I Wondered If Women Would Be Drafted
I hesitate to keep that title for fear that it makes me sound dumb, but it's the exact truth; on September 11, 2001, my first worry was that women would be drafted.
By Bonnie Joy Sludikoff4 years ago in Psyche
Living With Christopher
Mark Haddon composed a radiant book that turned into a hit and won both the Whitbread Book of the Year and Whitbread Novel honors. It was said that Mark Haddon himself shouted, "Who on Earth would need to learn about a fifteen-year-old kid with a handicap?," while he was making this book. Much to his dismay that it was by and large the fifteen-year-old kid with a handicap that made his book stick out, win grants and become a success. The book is designated, "The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time and the kid is Christopher."
By Pankaj4 years ago in Psyche
You want to know what depression is like?
You want to know what depression is like? Well lets start off by taking your saddest moment. Even in that saddest moment a part of you knows that this will pass. At some point your reason for sadness will fade. It will die down you will move forward even if at that horrible moment it feels like your world will end.
By WrittenWritRalf4 years ago in Psyche
A Bad Headspace
For the last few days I have been in a bad headspace. All I’ve wanted to do is get into bed, shut the world out and cry - cry for a long time and forget about the world. I still sort of feel like this but my perception on life has changed a little. You see the last week or so I’ve been going through a number of quite big aspects and it’s left me a little shaken.
By Simone Pillai4 years ago in Psyche
My Life As an Empath
Driving has always been hard, I love the driving part but the other cars feel as if they are pressing in on me. I can’t drive on the freeway, the intensity is too much. I can feel the hostility of other drivers, whether it’s outright or simply hurried energy to get where they want to go.
By Jocelyn Joy Thomas4 years ago in Psyche
7 Tricks To Staying Calm In Disputes.
Conflict in your personal or work life can have its benefits if challenges are overcome and solutions are found. When all parties in a dispute remain calm, everybody has a clearer focus to help build fair and positive resolutions.
By writemindmatters4 years ago in Psyche
Gifts of Empathy
Since 2013, I have been on a journey to uncover my empathic self. I use the word "uncover" because I believe we all have the ability to be empathetic. It has just been hidden underneath layers and layers of armor, armor that had gotten in the way of my being my true self, the self that is naturally attracted to all forms of love, including empathy. To give empathy, you have to be willing to put down your armor. But how can you put down that armor if you can't even see it? To uncover my empathic self, I had to first uncover my armor. This was not an easy task considering that it was celebrated in my family.
By Xuan Bui4 years ago in Psyche
Choosing the right Sober Living in Winfield, IL
Whether you need treatment, a safe environment, or a peer support network, choosing the right Sober Living in Winfield Illinois can help you reach your recovery goals. Sober living homes like the Transcend Recovery Community foster a friendly, welcoming environment where you will be able to work on your recovery while living in a sober environment. The staff and members of the community will be there to encourage you and provide support, and they can also give you a chance to meet new people and make friends.
By Fausto Lundell4 years ago in Psyche
10 Ways to Cope with Stress
When you're feeling overwhelmed and stressed out, it's important to have some strategies to help you cope. These days it’s hard not to get overwhelmed once in a while. The truth is everyone experiences stress, which can be triggered by a range of events, from small daily hassles to major changes like a divorce or job loss.
By Jessica Miller4 years ago in Psyche
Top-Notch Sober Living in Carlsbad, CA
If you're looking for a sober living facility in the Carlsbad area, you may be wondering if it's a good choice. While there are many positive attributes of sober living homes, they're not the only ones. There are some things to consider before deciding to live in one of these settings. First, make sure it's right for you. Besides, what kind of environment would you prefer? What kind of amenities would you enjoy? These are just some of the amenities that you should look for in a sober living facility.
By Marjory Latimer4 years ago in Psyche