anxiety
A look at anxiety in its many forms and manifestations; what is the nature of this specific pattern of extreme fear and worry?
Behind the Smile: Unmasking Social Anxiety in a Performative World. AI-Generated.
Behind the Smile: Unmasking Social Anxiety in a Performative World There’s a certain kind of silence that screams louder than words. It’s the silence of a mind racing before a conversation starts. The hesitation before a phone call. The practiced smile that hides a pounding heart. In a world obsessed with extroversion and constant interaction, social anxiety is the invisible weight many carry — often alone.
By Ahmet Kıvanç Demirkıran6 months ago in Psyche
The Silent Struggle: Recognizing High-Functioning Anxiety and Depression at Work
In a world obsessed with performance, productivity, and professionalism, some struggles go unseen. They slip quietly beneath the surface, masked by punctuality, perfectionism, and polite smiles.
By Richard Bailey6 months ago in Psyche
Loneliness is a strong emotion.
At first glance, loneliness might seem like a temporary emotion—a fleeting feeling that hits when you’re by yourself on a rainy Sunday or during a quiet night when everyone else seems to be out having fun. But loneliness is far more complex and far more powerful than most people realize. It is not just an absence of people; it is the absence of connection. And in today’s hyper-connected, yet emotionally distant world, loneliness has quietly grown into a silent epidemic.
By Hamza Habib6 months ago in Psyche
The LONELINESS epidemic
I sat in my favorite café last week — the kind with rustic wood tables, soft indie music, and enough caffeine to keep a city awake. Every seat was full. People on laptops. Friends sharing croissants. Someone taking a selfie with their oat milk latte.
By Emad Iqbal6 months ago in Psyche
🧠 The Dopamine Dilemma: Why Everything Fun Feels Empty Now. AI-Generated.
Introduction: The Paradox of Pleasure Why does everything that once felt exciting now feel… flat? We binge-watch entire shows, swipe through endless content, chase likes, snack on ultra-processed foods, and still feel strangely unsatisfied. It’s not because we’ve grown numb—it’s because our brain’s reward system is under siege.
By Ahmet Kıvanç Demirkıran6 months ago in Psyche
Porn: The Addiction We Don’t Take Seriously
I’ve noticed something strange when it comes to how people talk about porn. They either make jokes about it or pretend it’s harmless. Like it’s just another thing adults do. But the more I thought about it, the more I realized, this thing is messing with us. Not just sexually, but psychologically, emotionally, even spiritually, if you want to go that deep.
By Beyond The Surface6 months ago in Psyche
Decoding the Matrix of Neurodivergence Through Energy Centers <short>. Content Warning.
Energy work has been woven into the fabric of ancient cultures for centuries. Across generations, individuals were intuitively aware of their role in processing the emotional burdens carried by their lineage—emotions like fear, guilt, and shame gets trapped in the lineage’s energy signature if not released.
By Neurodivergent-Soul2Soul6 months ago in Psyche
Harnessing the Power of Energy Centers: A Neurodivergent’s Journey from Dysregulation to Inner Alignment. Content Warning.
Energy work, chakras, and the concept of subtle energy centers have long fascinated the world. While some dismiss these practices as unscientific, others—especially those who begin experiencing energetic shifts—often find themselves transformed by the profound impact of this inner work. Often referred to as Energy Healing, Quantum Healing, or simply Inner Work, this path can be deeply empowering.
By Neurodivergent-Soul2Soul6 months ago in Psyche
The Effort Paradox
We say we want a meaningful life. But when meaning knocks (wearing the clothes of discomfort), we turn away. This is the contradiction at the heart of human behavior: we long for purpose, mastery, and growth, yet we avoid the effort it takes to get there. And not just sometimes, but routinely.
By Beyond The Surface6 months ago in Psyche
