addiction

The realities of addition; the truth about living under, above and beyond the influence of drugs and alcohol.

Finding Stillness in Movement
For a long time, I thought stillness could only be found in silence. That peace required slowing down, sitting still, closing my eyes, and detaching from the world around me. I believed calmness belonged to quiet places, and motion only stirred chaos.
By Irfan Ali7 months ago in Psyche
Becoming Comfortable with Not Knowing What’s Next
We’ve been conditioned to crave certainty. From the moment we’re old enough to dream, we’re asked: “What do you want to be when you grow up?” The question never stops. What’s your plan after graduation? Where do you see yourself in five years? What’s your next move?
By Irfan Ali7 months ago in Psyche
When the Signs Stop Showing Up
For a long time, I felt like I was in constant conversation with the universe. I would see repeating numbers—11:11, 222, 444. Songs would come on at just the right moment. A stranger’s words would echo my thoughts. Even a feather on the sidewalk felt like a wink from something bigger than me.
By Irfan Ali7 months ago in Psyche
When Meditation Made Me More Anxious
I thought meditation was supposed to save me. I had read about its magic everywhere—from wellness blogs to scientific journals. Inner peace, reduced stress, clarity, self-awareness. It sounded like the answer to all my internal chaos. So I lit a candle, closed my eyes, and tried to breathe deeply.
By Irfan Ali7 months ago in Psyche
The 'Dopamine Diet'
Your Brain on Apps: A Slot Machine in Your Pocket Every time you refresh Instagram, swipe on TikTok, or tap a YouTube short, you’re not just killing time—you’re consuming a highly engineered dopamine hit designed to be as addictive as sugar, nicotine, or even cocaine.
By MR.THOMAS7 months ago in Psyche
The Disturbing Case of Ed Gein. Content Warning.
In the quiet rural town of Plainfield, Wisconsin, a reclusive handyman named Edward Theodore Gein became the embodiment of horror, inspiring some of the most iconic fictional killers in cinema, including Norman Bates in Psycho. Born on August 27, 1906, to George and Augusta Gein, Ed’s life was marked by isolation, psychological turmoil, and a descent into unspeakable acts that shocked the world when they were uncovered in 1957. His story is a chilling exploration of mental illness, trauma, and the dark corners of the human psyche.
By Am@n Khan 7 months ago in Psyche
The Quiet Magic of Choosing Peace Over Proving
There comes a moment in life when you get tired. Not just physically tired—but soul-tired. Tired of defending your choices.
By Irfan Ali7 months ago in Psyche
The Digital Mirage: How Pornography Rewires Our Brains, Erodes Our Confidence, and How to Reclaim Your Life
In the vast landscape of the internet, pornography has become a titan. Its websites attract more visitors than Netflix, Amazon, and Twitter combined, often dismissed as a harmless form of entertainment or a normal part of modern sexuality. But behind this veneer of normalcy, a growing body of scientific research reveals a much darker picture. While "pornography addiction" is not yet an official diagnosis in psychiatry's main diagnostic manual, the World Health Organization has recently added "Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder" to its own manual, a condition largely driven by problematic pornography use. This acknowledges a clinical reality: for many, pornography use evolves into a compulsive behavior with devastating consequences.
By Kaleem Ullah7 months ago in Psyche
The Tangled Web Within: How Lying Punishes the Liar and Fractures Trust
Lying. It's a behavior as old as humanity itself, woven into the fabric of our social interactions with varying degrees of severity. From the small white lie intended to spare feelings to the elaborate deception designed for personal gain, falsehoods permeate our daily lives. Yet, while the focus often lies on the victim of deceit, a profound and often overlooked consequence unfolds within the liar themselves. The act of lying sets in motion a cascade of internal punishments that erode self-worth, breed anxiety, and ultimately fracture the very foundations of trust upon which healthy relationships and societies are built. Understanding this intricate web of internal and external repercussions is crucial, not only for fostering personal integrity but also for cultivating a more honest and reliable world.
By Kaleem Ullah7 months ago in Psyche
The Dimming Mind: How Convenience Culture Is Making Us Forget How to Think. AI-Generated.
We live in an age of astonishing ease. With a few taps, we summon dinner, diagnose a rash, translate a foreign text, or generate an entire business plan. Algorithms anticipate our desires before we consciously register them. The idea that technology should do the thinking for us has become not only accepted—but celebrated.
By Ahmet Kıvanç Demirkıran7 months ago in Psyche
Digital Boundaries That Saved My Sanity
I didn’t notice it at first. The creeping burnout. The shrinking attention span. The constant low-level anxiety that buzzed beneath my skin.
By Irfan Ali7 months ago in Psyche
The Loneliness of Mental Clarity After Chaos
No one talks about this part. The part after the breakdown. After the healing. After the storms of confusion finally quiet down.
By Irfan Ali7 months ago in Psyche