Latest Stories
Most recently published stories in Psyche.
A Day Inside the Mind of an Addict
A Day in the Mind of an Addict To put in words is nearly impossible, as an addict's mind is one of the most complex, driven, and artistic things you will ever tap into. Before we dive into this chaotic and self destructive mind, we must first understand what I define as an addict! In my mind, an addict is someone who puts their high above anything else, and will get that high by any means necessary. I will give you a brief but detailed introduction of myself…..
By Zach Brubaker4 years ago in Psyche
Left Behind
Here’s the thing about tragedy; it never really goes away On February 14th, 2018, I was working in the Digital Services department at the University of Central Florida’s (UCF) library. My office was small; there were only five of us in tota that handled the old documents and books that needed to be transferred to computers, a type of job that twists and bends the past and present.
By Rachel Lynn4 years ago in Psyche
The Psychological Reason Why You Feel the Urge to Clean When Upset
I wouldn’t call myself an organized person. Contrary to the most popular advice of making your bed in the morning for success, my bed is almost always unmade. I prefer carefully disorganized surroundings. The only time this preference shift is when I am feeling overwhelmed.
By Eshal Rose4 years ago in Psyche
Run Over
Have you ever felt like you have been run over by a truck? I bet you haven’t. I have been. I do not mean that figuratively. I actually got run over. To add insult to injury it was my own vehicle and I was the one steering it. We were pushing the vehicle and I fell. The front driver’s side tire rolled over me. Fortunately for me it only broke eight ribs.
By Sam Howell4 years ago in Psyche
What is Bipolar Disorder
This piece is about mental health awareness and the struggle many people face every single day. It is not meant as a diagnostic tool or to give any medical advice whatsoever. Every individual has their own story and their own treatment plan, so even if you see part of yourself in this piece, it's vital that you seek the help of a trained professional. It IS okay not to be okay.
By J. Delaney-Howe4 years ago in Psyche
The Debate
There has been debate on whether or not this is a choice or whether or not it is a disease. I stand firmly with the idea that this is a choice and not something that happens to a person like getting the flu or a regular cold. Hear me out, I have my reasons.
By Linda Stanfill4 years ago in Psyche
Reaching for More
I was 17 years old and desperately depressed and wracked with anxiety. It’s a way I remembered feeling as far back as three years old when my mother put me down for a nap and was too full of anxiety to sleep. I would play with my toys as soon as she walked out of the room. As a teenager, the depression and anxiety born out of my uncle’s sexual abuse of me became darker, scarier, and all-encompassing.
By Gina-Marie Cheeseman4 years ago in Psyche
