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Most recently published stories in Psyche.

Anxiety - Between Psychological and Physiological
Looking mathematically, we can say that man is the reunion of physiological and psychological aspects, levels that interact constantly and intertwine in a mutual determination.
By Cheryl Ramos4 years ago in Psyche
Are You Aware of Seasonal Depression?
Even if we are part of the category of those who believe that the rain laughs with tears of happiness, a week of humidity, cold and wind is enough to drown our ships. Or so it seems to us. And sadness can sometimes turn into a real depression if we don't know when to ask for help.
By Mohammed Bonilla4 years ago in Psyche
How Colors Influence Our Psyche
Because we live in a chromatic universe, and color brings into our lives a variety of emotions and feelings - joy or sadness, warmth or cold, security or fear, agitation or peace - we must be very careful about what we choose for the spaces in which we also work for those in whom we want to relax.
By Asher Crosby4 years ago in Psyche
Physical Complexes, Problems in the Relationship With Others
Every human being is unique and different at the same time, and physical beauty is the unique image that you want to convey to those around you, just to know how to transfer it to your advantage.
By Delilah Booker4 years ago in Psyche
Why is Some Rest Restless?
Rest and I have always had an un-easy relationship. I suppose that's because rest is so often times mixed up in its definition with me as sleep or stagnation, simply non-movement.
By Jennifer Ogden4 years ago in Psyche
Alcoholism & The Alcoholic Madness
What is alcoholism? We know or pretend to know. Are we inclined to know? We are more inclined to the second assumption because many people know alcoholism as a sin, which makes the drinker laugh. He gets drunk, falls, rolls: an opportunity to laugh at others. But there is also a reason to cry.
By Bob Smith4 years ago in Psyche
I Can Tell You My Secret Now
Note: 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 Judey Kalchik 4 years ago in Psyche
The Sad Sequel
The owner is gone, the people occupying his house are trash. They steal things, go through things that aren't theirs, to go through. They have filled the house with chemicals, that no sober or clean person is safe around, along with cigarette smoke everywhere. In every room, these people will smoke, cross boundaries, all because they think this is all a sequel to some sick lie, they never lived and the fake death, proved it. These people who have been castes out of a place they never belonged in the first place, steal from the only one at this point, making it possible, these frauds even took my television remote, because although they do nothing, but harass and invade, as well as divide and conquer, anything and anyone that threatens there unwinding lie.
By I am me Amanda Nissen/Champion4 years ago in Psyche
Sometimes the Strongest Thing We Can Do...
Many of us struggle to ask for help. We see it as weak. We feel like if we can’t do it on our own, we are deficient and something is wrong with us.
By Melissa Steussy4 years ago in Psyche
Doggedly determined ...
This New Year's Eve I set my intention to be more 'dog', because 'dog' is the path to a good night's sleep. When I ask my dog, 'what's with you?', she gives me a look that says 'nada', which is impressive as I'm pretty sure she doesn't speak Spanish. Then she yawns, shuffles a little on the hearth rug and returns to doggie dreamland. At times, envious of her ability to just snooze at will, I toss a distractor:
By Elaine Ruth White4 years ago in Psyche
Do You Complain Often? This Habit Could Affect Your Brain!
Do you often complain about the weather, traffic, work, family, friends, health? Do you feel unloaded and feel better? Think again! Complaints are more dangerous than you might imagine…
By Joss Page4 years ago in Psyche
Are You a Toxic Person?
We hear more and more about toxic relationships, about toxic partners, we are advised to avoid and move away from this kind of people, but have we ever wondered if, somehow, we are those toxic people from our life?
By Cloe Maclure4 years ago in Psyche