anxiety
A look at anxiety in its many forms and manifestations; what is the nature of this specific pattern of extreme fear and worry?
What Causes Anxiety Attacks: A Deep Dive into Triggers, Symptoms, and Coping Mechanisms. AI-Generated.
Anxiety attacks, often used interchangeably with panic attacks, can be a terrifying and overwhelming experience. One moment you might be going about your day, and the next, you're hit with a wave of intense fear, physical symptoms, and a feeling of impending doom. Understanding what causes anxiety attacks is the first crucial step toward managing them. This blog post will explore the triggers, distinguish between panic and anxiety attacks, and provide practical strategies for coping and prevention.
By JP Psychiatry6 months ago in Psyche
The Silence Between Us
By Nadeem Shah It had been 472 days since we last spoke. Not that I was counting—at least, not anymore. In the beginning, I counted everything. The days since the argument. The hours since I thought about calling. The number of messages I typed and never sent. The seconds I stood outside your door that one night… and turned away.
By Nadeem Shah 6 months ago in Psyche
The Silent Energy Killer You're Ignoring (Hint: It’s Not Sleep)
You emerge from bed after having slept for 8 hours. ". You maintain a strict diet, exercise regularly and adhere to water-based diets. However... by 2PM, you're slogging through mental mud. Your coffee fails. Your focus shatters. The sensation of exhaustion and indecision monopolizes your day. Sound familiar?
By Osman Ahmed6 months ago in Psyche
Anxiety vs. Overthinking: What’s the Real Difference?
In everyday conversations, the terms "anxiety" and "overthinking" are often used interchangeably. You might hear someone say, “I’m just overthinking,” when they’re actually feeling anxious. Or, “I’m having anxiety,” when their mind is simply running in circles about a particular issue. But despite the overlap, anxiety and overthinking are not the same thing.
By Richard Bailey6 months ago in Psyche
Physical Symptoms of Anxiety That Are Often Misdiagnosed
Anxiety doesn't always show up as worry, racing thoughts, or fear. In many cases, it’s the body, not the mind, that sounds the alarm. These physical symptoms can be misleading, even to medical professionals.
By Richard Bailey6 months ago in Psyche
The Loneliness Vending Machine: How We Started Paying for Connection. AI-Generated.
I. A Machine for Love Last month, I rented a friend. Not metaphorically. I paid $29.99 for a one-hour video call with someone who promised to listen to me, validate me, and laugh at my jokes. The app was clean, the interface sleek, and the calendar surprisingly full. My session started with a smiling young woman named Emma—probably not her real name—who said, “So, how was your day?” with the kind of warmth you’d expect from someone you’ve known since high school. Except we hadn’t.
By Ahmet Kıvanç Demirkıran6 months ago in Psyche
Once A Child . Content Warning.
From the moment we open our eyes—crying in a cold, sterile hospital— the conditions of love begin to blossom. Living and growing in our mother’s bellies only holds a safe place for nearly a year before we were quite literally ejected into chaos we didn’t ask for. From that point on there are conditions to the amount of love and respect we receive. From birth when we are “good babies” in the nursery, the nurses praise us for our cooperation, whereas fussy babies, while still looked at as precious cute creations, are deemed more difficult. Though this example is rather vague and lacks depth into the true meaning of conditional love, it is a pivotal reminder of how we enter and leave this world. Alone.
By The Darkest Sunrise6 months ago in Psyche
Asylum Warehousing: Again?
The recent discourse surrounding "mental health disabilities" and their societal ramifications carries a chilling echo of a past many hoped had been left behind: the era of asylum warehousing. While framed as a solution to complex social issues, policies that empower the state to institutionalize individuals deemed in need, even those already housed, threaten to unravel decades of progress in mental healthcare and civil liberties. This approach risks re-establishing a system where individual autonomy is sacrificed for perceived public order, potentially leading to widespread human rights abuses and the erosion of fundamental freedoms.
By Sai Marie Johnson6 months ago in Psyche
Facebook Was My Safe Place—Until It Became a Memory Trap
For most of my twenties, Facebook felt like home. It was where I documented everything that mattered. Birthday dinners, weekend getaways, friend drama (with vague statuses, of course), inside jokes, heartbreaks, and rebounds. It was my personal archive, my social stage, my comfort scroll.
By Kamran Zeb6 months ago in Psyche
Surrounded Yet Invisible: The Loneliest I’ve Ever Been Wasn't When I Was Alone
I used to think loneliness only looked like empty rooms and unanswered texts. I thought it meant quiet Friday nights, vacant seats across the dinner table, or crying into your pillow at 2 a.m. because no one thought to check on you.
By Azmat Roman ✨6 months ago in Psyche
Find Relief from Anxiety
Anxiety touches countless lives affecting how people work, connect with others, and experience daily events. Sometimes it appears after a major transition, persistent stress, or unresolved trauma. For many, anxiety lingers, making even routine life feel overwhelming. The encouraging truth: anxiety is treatable. With skilled counselling and help from a knowledgeable psychologist, you can learn to manage anxiety and regain your sense of calm.
By Family Psychology Place6 months ago in Psyche
