anxiety
A look at anxiety in its many forms and manifestations; what is the nature of this specific pattern of extreme fear and worry?
Shipping Stupidity before Thanksgiving
It was in November 2025 that I decided to order a punching bag stand off Amazon. I was already slowly setting up a small training space in the garage at home. Not exactly a fully set home gym or anything fancy. But it's good enough some decent legroom to beat some holiday stress out. And burn off the Thanksgiving feast in the process. At least that was the idea. When the package arrived, I set it down into the garage so I can assemble the punching bag stand when I got a whole day off work. I started by putting the bottom part of it together first. So I'd have a better idea on a spot to really beat the punching bag. And when I started on the central support for the stand the next day. I noticed that something was wrong. The foot parts that hold the frame in place came in 2 right foot parts. Instead of the actual left and right each. Or to be more precise, 2 pieces of the same side. I never saw it coming. Let alone expect a major setback like that.
By Matthew Sposato2 months ago in Psyche
Through the Walls
Through the Walls by Theodore Homuth The apartment had its own kind of silence—thin, brittle, and stretched too tight. It wasn’t peaceful. Peace required steadiness. This was the kind of silence that trembled, like it expected something to break at any moment. The only sounds were the low hum of the refrigerator and the occasional ping from Sarah’s phone, bright as a slap in the quiet.
By Theodore Homuth2 months ago in Psyche
The ability to remain silent in a noisy world
Today's world seems full of noise—people talking, cars moving, screens buzzing, thoughts swirling. Everywhere there's a rush, competition, comparison, and the pressure of expectations. But amidst all this, there's a skill that few people learn: the skill of remaining silent. This skill isn't simple; it comes from within—from understanding, calmness, and patience.
By Sohail Ahmad2 months ago in Psyche
The Illusion of Control: Why We Try to Manage Everything — and Still Feel Lost
Thinking we have the reins gives off a strange certainty. We create task lists, set reminders, manage our spending, monitor every action we take, and calculate how many hours of sleep we should attain. As though we could reduce the ambiguity by great discipline, we maintain our email accounts, create our virtual identities, and plan our futures.
By Shahjahan Kabir Khan2 months ago in Psyche
The Hidden Dangers of Social Media: How It’s Secretly Impacting Our Mental Health
The Dark Side of Social Media: How It's Affecting Our Mental Health In today’s digital age, social media has become an inseparable part of our lives. Whether it’s staying in touch with friends, following the latest trends, or even doing business, social platforms have woven themselves into the very fabric of modern society. However, while social media offers numerous benefits, there is a growing concern about its impact on mental health.
By The Insight Ledger 2 months ago in Psyche
Hidden Truth
Hidden Truth by Theodore Homuth They wake before the sun, as they always do, the kind of early that leaves the world gray and soft, edges blurry. The first few minutes are quiet, almost sacred—no one asking for explanations, no tests, no numbers, just the steady rhythm of breath. But the body never waits for calm. A dull, gnawing ache coils in their stomach, spreading to the ribs and shoulders, a reminder that even here, even now, nothing is simple.
By Theodore Homuth2 months ago in Psyche
