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Most recently published stories in Psyche.

Girl underwater
Part i: monster. “Unexpressed emotions will never die. They are buried alive and will come forth later in uglier ways.” —Sigmund Freud
By Lowen Anthony (she/her)4 years ago in Psyche
No Gain, No Shame
The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc upon the world -- and our mental health. Beyond the more obvious effects that the threat of disease and the loss of loved ones has had, the ways we adapted to these threats has also contributed to or exacerbated depression and anxiety.
By Sarah Shea4 years ago in Psyche
The Truth About Narcissistic Abuse
By: Amanda Spradlin 12/28/2021 First things first. I am just leaving my narcissist after well over a decade of deceit and if nothing else from this article, let this first point be the takeaway; we don’t ever choose to stay. It is never a conscious choice that one makes. To stick around for some psychological showdown of who is the bigger and meaner clown is not a decision that we debate upon within our minds when contemplating a relationship. We want out, and more than anything else, we just want to feel safe in our own space. The problem is, we don’t know how.
By Amanda Spradlin4 years ago in Psyche
This must be what you meant
After checking through all my Sent Items, I could see that I’d been sending you e-mails for almost three weeks after the date they said you died. Like me, you weren’t always prompt about your replies, and I was assuming that you had better things to do, possibly with that neighbour of yours who always seemed to be making her way up the stairs to her flat with a fistful of mail and wearing something delightfully flimsy.
By Bob Wakulich4 years ago in Psyche
Finding An Affordable Inpatient Drug Rehabilitation Treatments in Springfield Missouri
For anyone who is struggling with substance abuse issues, inpatient drug rehab in Springfield MO is a good option. These treatment centers can provide the support and guidance needed to overcome addiction. With over 165,000 residents, Springfield has an abundance of treatment facilities. You can choose one that works for your needs. Here are some of the reasons why inpatient treatment is the best choice: (i) It helps you overcome the cravings for drugs and alcohol.
By Reyna Cason4 years ago in Psyche
I’m an Adult Child of an Alcoholic,
When your husband holds your hand and says, “It's going to be okay, I am here for you.” Sometimes we need to get outside help. It’s been hard to admit but even since writing a book about breaking the cycle of addiction and family dysfunction, I am not healed yet. That’s the way it goes though, is it not? When the student is ready the teacher appears, or some shit like that.
By Melissa Steussy4 years ago in Psyche
This Is How Little Boys Turn Into Sexual Predators
A woman's breast is supposed to feed an infant; at its core, that is its biological purpose. Yet, few societies allow women to go topless in public. The female body is so arousing that it becomes shameful and must be hidden away. If it's not, we are told men can't control their urges.
By Dina Alexander4 years ago in Psyche
the short stories
Blaring sirens, medical beeping. “Sir, please step back.” More sirens, the defibrillator goes off. My wife’s body jolts in her stretcher. “Sir, I’m going to need you to give us some room so we can better assist your wife.”
By Ellie Okubo4 years ago in Psyche
The Insomniac
I have this thing, where I repress all of my feelings unintentionally to avoid feeling the pain. I bottled the pain away and stored it in the wine cellar of my mind with the rest. They lay perfectly on the shelves, with mismatched labels. Each time I enter the cellar, I debate opening one of the delicious bottles, knowing once I start, I won’t stop until there is nothing left. Instead, I admire the bottle's beauty from a distance, knowing one day the room will shatter every bottle and I will consume every emotion I worked so hard to avoid. One day I will be so lucky to indulge in the beautiful liquid emotion which fills the bottles. One day I will put everything to rest.
By Myr. B 4 years ago in Psyche
Naturally Disordered
I entered the familiar doors to my childhood clinic feeling more nervous than I had anticipated. After I showed the receptionist my information, I sat in a chair in the lobby and waited. The sound of a cartoon movie for children softly played in the room– an attempt to bring comfort to the little ones who waited. My name was called out and I was guided by an unfamiliar woman into a small room with fluorescent lights. She told me to wait there for the doctor, so I sat on the chair trying to collect my thoughts. I went over how to coherently express my insanity to the lady in the scrubs who knew next to nothing about me. I sat there silently, staring off at the brochures which covered the bulletin board. I had a burning urge to leave and never look back. I felt weak. I also felt more alone than ever before.
By Myr. B 4 years ago in Psyche
I Am A Conflicted Person, But I Used These Strategies To Deal With It
In today’s life, we all are dealing with different kinds of conflicts. Continuous feelings of these conflicts have some negative impact on our health — both mental and physical.
By SATHI4 years ago in Psyche
Understanding Food Addiction
Psychological vs. Physiological There is a huge difference between eating to satisfy the bodies need for fuel and a food addiction. The most obvious difference is that the bodies need for fuel is a physiological need for nutrition; while food addiction is a psychological disease where a person forms a dependency on high-fat foods, sugary foods, salty foods, or loses the ability to stop eating more food then needed in general.
By Johanna Godinez, Life and Style Coaches4 years ago in Psyche