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Advice and tips on managing mental health, maintaining a positive outlook and becoming your happiest self.

Yes, ADHD Fatigue is Real
This post was originally posted on my wellness blog. This is something that struck me heavily today - even with my stimulating medication for ADHD, I was not able to function.
By Yu-Shan Chen6 months ago in Psyche
Escaping the Matrix. Content Warning.
We’ve all heard it: go to school, get a degree, land a good job, work hard for a few decades, and then retire in peace. That’s the blueprint. That’s what success is supposed to look like.
By Cogito Ergo Sum6 months ago in Psyche
What If We're All Just Characters in Someone's Draft Folder?
What If We're All Just Characters in Someone's Draft Folder? Somewhere, beyond the veil of our observable reality, maybe beyond space and time as we understand them, imagine this: a cluttered desktop screen, a blinking cursor, a folder titled "Drafts". In it, thousands—maybe millions—of half-written stories, fragmented characters, speculative worlds. And what if we—you, me, your dog, the man who delivers your mail, the quiet girl who always sits in the corner at lunch—are all part of one of these drafts? Not final products. Not finished novels. Just characters in someone’s work-in-progress. A cosmic draft.
By Huzaifa Dzine6 months ago in Psyche
Jim Morrison was right, people are strange!
Jim Morrison was right, people are strange! What is it about humans that we seem to “want” to attract drama into our lives?! Feelings of animosity are never enjoyable so why on earth do we so often not only entertain them but willingly attract them into our sphere of being?!
By Feral La Femme6 months ago in Psyche
When Love Isn't Enough: A Story of Trust, Betrayal, and Letting Go
Four years. That's how long I thought I knew what love looked like. Four years with Jessie, a woman who took my breath away the first time I saw her. She had this way of lighting up a room, and when she smiled at me, I felt like I could conquer the world.
By Prince Esien6 months ago in Psyche
You Don’t Need to Conquer Public Speaking Fear: You Just Need to Change Your Approach
Fear of public speaking is one of the most common issues I see in therapy. Clients don’t usually start by saying that’s their issue—they might talk about anxiety, perfectionism, or feeling “stuck” in work or school. However, when we dig deeper, the fear of speaking up in front of others shows up again and again.
By Ellie B.6 months ago in Psyche
The Illusion of Control: Why Letting Go Brings Peace. AI-Generated.
The Illusion of Control: Why Letting Go Brings Peace Most of us like to believe we’re in control. We plan our days, set goals, check boxes, manage routines, and try to keep everything in order. We tell ourselves, “If I just try hard enough, I can make everything go my way.” It’s comforting to think that life is a puzzle we can solve with enough effort. But life has a way of showing us otherwise. A traffic jam ruins your perfectly timed schedule. A sudden illness shifts your future plans. A person you trusted lets you down. These moments feel frustrating, overwhelming, and often unfair. But they all point to one truth we often resist: we are not in control of everything — and that’s okay.
By Muhammad Hussain6 months ago in Psyche
What's the Best Age for a Woman to Get Married — According to Psychology?
These are questions I hear all the time from clients in therapy — especially women in their 20s and 30s. One of them, Sara, sat across from me recently and asked:
By Ali Andi | علی اندی6 months ago in Psyche
Social Media and Anxiety: The Neuroscience Behind Constant Comparison. AI-Generated.
Social Media and Anxiety: The Neuroscience Behind Constant Comparison We open our phones with a swipe and step into a world where everyone seems to be living their best lives. Smiling faces, perfect bodies, exotic vacations, career milestones—all served up in a never-ending scroll. At first glance, it feels harmless, maybe even motivating. But underneath that glittering surface, a silent war brews in the mind. As likes pour in for others and silence greets our own posts, a subtle unease sets in. That unease, over time, often turns into something deeper: anxiety. And the science shows—it’s not all in your head.
By Muhammad Hussain6 months ago in Psyche
The Nostalgia Industry: Why We Keep Buying Our Past Back. AI-Generated.
Somewhere between the VHS static of a childhood movie and the neon glow of an old arcade cabinet, a memory stirs—not just remembered, but sold back to you. Nostalgia, once a deeply personal emotion, has become one of the most profitable commodities in the modern economy. You don’t just remember your past anymore—you subscribe to it.
By Ahmet Kıvanç Demirkıran6 months ago in Psyche
Say No to the Invisible Anesthetics
As night falls, I go about my usual routine, turning on the lights one by one. The floor lamp lights up first, shadows begin to stretch along the wall. The three pale lights on the ceiling glow with the clinical brightness of a doctor’s office. The room is warm, but the intensity of that light makes me feel as if I’m under a surgical knife — exposed, uneasy.
By Cher Che6 months ago in Psyche
Why Does Anxiety Feel Worse at Night? Causes and How to Calm It
During the day, life is loud. Conversations hum in the background. Notifications ping. Tasks pile up. Your brain stays busy with to-do lists, responsibilities, and distractions. But then the sun sets. The world goes quiet. And for many people, that silence brings something else: anxiety.
By Richard Bailey6 months ago in Psyche