addiction
The realities of addition; the truth about living under, above and beyond the influence of drugs and alcohol.
"I Don’t Want to Die. I Just Don’t Want to Keep Waking Up Like This."
It’s not death I’m chasing. It’s silence. A break. A pause in the unbearable hum of existence that starts the second I open my eyes. It’s not that I hate life. It’s that I’m exhausted from surviving it. I wake up already tired, like I’ve lived a full day in my dreams — a nightmare marathon I don’t remember running. My body wakes up before I do, and by the time my mind catches up, I already wish it hadn’t.
By Noman Khan 7 months ago in Psyche
Breaking Free: My Journey Beyond Chronic Illness
Years of chronic illness were my constant companion. Beyond just diagnosis, chronic illness became more of a shadow that followed me around; whispering limitations, doubts and despair. Instead of just giving up jobs or plans; I had to give up who I once was as well. Today however, wellness is no longer just a dream but an established reality in my life.
By Robert Brown8 months ago in Psyche
The Skincare Controversy: TikToker Sparks Debate After Not Washing Her Face for 7 Weeks
In the world of social media, where trends rise and fall like the tide, one TikToker has found herself at the center of a viral storm—not for makeup tutorials or skincare hacks, but for completely abandoning them. A 22-year-old content creator has gained massive attention after documenting her decision to not wash her face for 7 weeks, a personal skincare experiment that has sparked both fascination and outrage online.
By DigitalAddi8 months ago in Psyche
Focus Isn't About Trying Harder: It's About Friction
In the age of constant notifications, open tabs, background noise, and infinite scrolling, we've come to believe that focus is a matter of willpower. If we just tried a little harder, eliminated laziness, and summoned more discipline, we could finally sit down and get things done. But what if this assumption is wrong?
By Nikesh Lagun8 months ago in Psyche
Dopamine Nation – Living in a Culture That Rewards Overstimulation
Dopamine Nation – Living in a Culture That Rewards Overstimulation In today’s fast-paced digital world, it’s easy to feel like you’re constantly chasing something—more likes, more notifications, more excitement. But have you ever wondered why it's so hard to put your phone down or why silence feels uncomfortable? The answer lies in one powerful chemical: dopamine.
By shoaib khan8 months ago in Psyche
I’m Not Okay — I Just Look Like I Am
I’m done. No formal goodbye. No soft sendoff. No thank-you-for-your-service. This isn’t a break. It’s a breakup. You don’t get to keep holding the pen that writes my story. I’m reclaiming it — ink-stained fingers, messy margins, and all.
By Noman Khan 8 months ago in Psyche
When the Light Came Back
I used to wake up with a sense of purpose. There was always a to-do list waiting, coffee brewing, and the steady rhythm of ambition beating in my chest. I loved what I did—at least, I thought I did. But somewhere along the way, I stopped waking up with that same fire. What once felt meaningful began to feel like survival. And I didn’t even realize I was burning out until there was nothing left but ashes.
By Fazal Hadi8 months ago in Psyche
You’re Addicted — And You Don’t Even Know It
You roll over in bed and reach for your phone without thinking. Maybe you’re checking the time. Maybe you’re scrolling for just a second. Maybe you don’t even know why you picked it up. Ten minutes pass. Then twenty. You didn’t plan it—you just… did it. That’s not random. That’s design. And that quiet, automatic moment might be the clearest sign of something deeper: addiction. Not the dramatic kind we usually picture, but something subtler, slipperier, and far more common. You’re addicted—and you probably don’t even know it.
By Noman Khan 8 months ago in Psyche
