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To Dissociate or Not? Low‑Dose vs Full State Ketamine Infusions Explained
The Spectrum of Ketamine Therapy In the realm of mental health and chronic pain management, ketamine has carved out a profound reputation. Once known primarily as an anesthetic and party drug, it’s now respected for its fast-acting relief in treatment-resistant depression, PTSD, anxiety, and other hard-to-treat conditions.
By Richard Bailey7 months ago in Psyche
Anxiety in a Post-Pandemic World: Why We’re Still Not Okay
🧠 Introduction: The Unseen Pandemic The masks may be off, but for many of us, the anxiety never really left. We’ve moved forward physically—back to work, back to school, back to "normal." But mentally, emotionally, and spiritually, we are still somewhere in 2020, holding our breath in silence. What the pandemic stole from us wasn't just time or lives—it disrupted our sense of safety, our connection with others, and the way we process the world.
By Shoaib Afridi7 months ago in Psyche
Therapy Was My Last Option ; Now It's My Superpower
By [Muhammad Saqib] I used to think therapy was for people who couldn’t handle life. That’s how I was raised — to push through, keep it together, and never, ever talk about feelings. My father used to say, “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.” I took that literally, even when it nearly did kill me.
By Muhammad Saqib7 months ago in Psyche
The Invisible String Tying You to Me
Let me ask you something. Have you ever locked eyes with a stranger and felt the entire world fall away? For a single, breathless moment, the noise of the crowded room, the city street, the chaotic party, all of it just… fades. And in that silence, a thought lands in your mind, so clear and certain it feels less like a thought and more like a memory: Oh, there you are. This is where my story begins.
By Selina Khatun 7 months ago in Psyche
Micro Joys: The Tiny Moments That Are Quietly Saving Our Lives
Most days, we’re just trying to get through. We juggle to-do lists, unread messages, constant notifications, and the quiet (or not-so-quiet) pressure to be more—more successful, more productive, more present, more grateful. It’s easy to believe joy has to be earned or scheduled, like a vacation you save up for or a milestone you finally reach.
By Nicole (Nikki) M.7 months ago in Psyche
How Childhood Neglect Impacts Adults
Today, I wanted to take the time to talk about something that is really important to me: childhood neglect and abuse. For the longest time in my life, I felt the need to justify what happened to me, to think "well, it's my fault", or "there's something wrong with me", or "my parents aren't terrible people maybe I'm just imagining my mistreatment". The thing is, the older I've gotten, the more I've learned of the complex impacts of childhood neglect and abuse. It's not always easy to detect because we are confused as kids; we don't know that what's being done to us is wrong. The families where this happens are sometimes the kinds of families that look alright from the outside world, but instead are deeply hurting. That's what my experience with childhood neglect and abuse was like. I was isolated in my room a lot, a witnessed physical abuse, and listened to arguments constantly. Even though my whole life I was trying so hard to just find my way, the thing is, my family never gave me the support I needed to succeed, so then I turned into this:
By Slgtlyscatt3red7 months ago in Psyche
Why Your Truth Fears Your Fear???
By Muhammad Ilyan Ahmad Introduction: The Silent Struggle of Truth: “Speak your truth” is empowering, but what if your truth feels too heavy? It’s not false—it’s raw, vulnerable, and tangled with fear. Your truth senses the risks: rejection, conflict, or unraveling your life. So it retreats, mirroring your hesitation. This article explores why fear silences truth and how to create space for it, using neuroscience, psychology, and real-world experiences.
By cheaper collection7 months ago in Psyche
The Last One Waiting
Left Behind, Watching When the world moves forward and you're still standing on the platform I disappoint them. A shut mouth: what is the point? Trembling lips, and all morning I have disappeared like a turned down flower. I would like them to see the last of me, wherever this goes, however it ends, but I send them away quickly. And if they try coming back, I will send them away again. They do not belong here, nor I with them. Like the slow train cutting diagonal across the road. Where is it going? Into a field to disappear, where it will become grass, then hay. In the distance the cows are specks, and up close they are blobs, and all my figuring cannot stop life from being so. If I were good for them they would stay, and if I were meant for them, I would be capable.
By Burhan Afridi7 months ago in Psyche
