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Most recently published stories in Psyche.

A Message For Men
I'd like to start by mentioning that I'm well aware of the current social climate surrounding gender identity. With that said, I identify as male and this is by no means any sort of attack against those who identify differently.
By The Rogue Scribe4 years ago in Psyche
The Birth of an Idea
When I was in school, I adored art class. It was the one place where I could let my creativity soar and not get mocked by my peers for it. I was very lucky to attend a public school that had a very strong arts program, both in music and in visual arts. The visual arts captured my attention a bit more, however, as I struggled to keep my voice in line enough with the rest of the choir to not get yelled at by the not very nice choir director I had in elementary school. Little did I know that was my autism making an appearance, but that's a story for another day. Today, I'm going to tell you about how a stray thought 20 years ago led to me finishing an art project I never thought would come into being.
By Min Kreiner4 years ago in Psyche
Am I Cracking the Self-care Code?
Today I did something I’ve never done before. Something I never imagined I would do. Funny, I thought it would be a tougher decision; I assumed I would argue with myself, and then pile on the shame and disappointment.
By Catherine Kenwell4 years ago in Psyche
Dreams!
Dreaming is the communication between our conscious mind and our unconscious mind. A dream is a succession of ideas, thoughts, pictures, emotions, and sensation that usually occur involuntarily in the mind during certain stages of sleep. An average human spends approximately two hours on dreaming every single night, and the duration for which each dream lasts is around 5 to 20 minutes.
By Victor 4 years ago in Psyche
Why does Bipolar disorder ruin your Relationships ?
What is Bipolar disorder? Bipolar disorder is a mental health disorder defined by periods (better known as episodes) of extreme mood disturbances. It involves extreme changes in mood that can last for weeks, months, or even years. This significantly affects the mood. People who have bipolar disorder get angry quickly and can’t manage their anger. When a mood shifts to depressive side, an individual feels sadness, hopelessness or loss of interest in pleasurable activities. Feeling empty, insomnia or excessive sleepiness, restlessness, fatigue, inappropriate guilt, poor concentration and tendency for self-harm are commonly noticed in depressive episodes.
By Aafreen4 years ago in Psyche
Why Are Some Happy When Other People Are in Trouble
You enjoy the evil of another, you feel pleasure when someone else is humiliated or troubled - this condition does not only occur in people with mental health problems.
By Alexander Bradshaw4 years ago in Psyche
Tasting the bitterness of love is a most miserable phobia in life
How can it say that Love is bitter as it always remains a reason for happiness? The answer should be expected from those who have been engulfed in this beautiful. But when the suffering feeling gets involved it also depicts the bitter side as well. It is always a natural myth that every aspect of life includes both negative and positive sides.
By Wajiha Khan4 years ago in Psyche
About To Die
I was a boy who was loved and respected by everyone in society. Life was most beautiful for me. I was enjoying every second of life, but one day what happened was quite strange. First of all, I was not able to eat anything, was not sleeping well, became afraid of sleep, my senses were not in my control, and was thinking that I am about to die and was lying on the bed all the time.
By Syed Ali Hyder shah4 years ago in Psyche
What is the impact of sober living in Bellevue, NE in society
Sober Living in Bellevue is a type of transitional housing that is designed to offer a new life free from drugs or alcohol to residents. These facilities are different from rehab centers in that they provide a less intensive recovery experience. Sober living homes generally offer the same services but allow the residents to live independently and have certain rules and restrictions. They may also require periodic drug testing and have a set time when they have to be at home.
By Diane Duguay4 years ago in Psyche
The Third Rule of Carebear
The Third rule of Care bear.. We never remain silent on matters of injustice and we always support each other. One thing I have always believed is that when there is an emergency we always stand up for each other. We never let one person solve or sacrifice for the stake of the all. Where injustice is allowed to flourish it becomes a cancer. Only in using our voices and our actions can we change things. Where one person is left to carry on bearing the burden, the all is not made better. Silence is never the answer. When you are silent, it is an act of agreement with injustice. Where one suffers, we suffer as a family at the pain of our brother or sister.
By Justice for All4 years ago in Psyche
15 Subtle Signs That You Don't Love Yourself As Much As You Should.
A healthy, balanced life requires genuine self-love. This means not only loving the good qualities you possess, but also being able to sincerely accept your flaws and shortcomings. When it comes to loving yourself, your focus should always be on nurturing yourself rather than simply making yourself “acceptable” for other people.
By Phong OG 4 years ago in Psyche
Going No Contact With A Narcissist.
Narcissists follow the same cycle repeatedly, and the only way you can get out of that cycle is to go no contact and make sure they can not contact you again.
By writemindmatters4 years ago in Psyche