anxiety

A look at anxiety in its many forms and manifestations; what is the nature of this specific pattern of extreme fear and worry?

"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
How Much Does Trauma Therapy Cost? A Complete Guide for 2025
Introduction Deciding to seek trauma therapy often involves balancing emotional readiness with financial considerations. Understanding how costs are determined and what factors influence affordability can empower individuals to pursue care without undue stress. This guide provides a clear overview of considerations around the cost of trauma therapy in 2025, with attention to local contexts (such as trauma therapy in South Jordan, Utah), insurance nuances, online options, and practical strategies for managing expenses. The aim is to offer human-centered insights rather than rigid figures, helping readers navigate their path to healing.
By Muna Grace8 months ago in Psyche
🧠 Can’t Turn Off Your Brain at Night? Try These 7 Surprisingly Simple Tricks to Stop Overthinking Before Bed
You’re exhausted. All you want is to close your eyes and drift off—but the second your head hits the pillow, your brain’s like, “Hey, remember that embarrassing thing you said in 2015?” Or worse, it suddenly decides now is the perfect time to solve all of life’s problems.
By Md Zillur Rahaman Chowdhury8 months ago in Psyche
The Silence in Room 204
Marla Thorne had worked night shifts at the Dorian Crest Hotel for nearly three years. The graveyard hours were quiet, mostly uneventful, and perfect for someone who preferred the company of still walls over people. She manned the front desk with her usual thermos of coffee, crossword puzzles, and the flickering hum of the lobby’s antique chandelier.
By M.SUDAIS 8 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
How to Truly Support a Loved One with Anxiety and Panic Attacks
When someone close to you suffers from anxiety or panic attacks, it can be heartbreaking, confusing, and even frustrating. You may feel helpless, unsure of what to say or do, or worried that you might make things worse. The truth is, your support can make a powerful difference—if it’s offered with empathy, understanding, and the right tools.
By Siria De Simone8 months ago in Psyche
The Psychology Behind Ghosting—and Why It Haunts Us
It starts with silence. Not the kind that comes after a long day or the quiet that settles between people who are comfortable with each other. This is different. This silence feels like a missing person case you weren’t prepared to file. One day, they’re texting you goodnight, and the next, your messages go unanswered like they were swallowed whole by something nameless and cold.
By Noman Khan 8 months ago in Psyche
Inside a Panic Attack
Have you ever felt like your heart was racing so fast it might explode? Or that you couldn’t breathe, as if the walls were closing in on you? That sudden, overwhelming sense of terror that strikes without warning may not be “just stress.” You could be experiencing a panic attack — a powerful and deeply unsettling psychological and physical reaction.
By Siria De Simone8 months ago in Psyche
Psychology of Fight or Flight. Content Warning.
I was getting ready to record a paranormal podcast. Upon speaking with my spirit friends, I found this and decided to re-write and edit this prose story. We spoke about the bullies in DC and everywhere. We agreed this should be re-written, created, and published. 2025, a year of bullies, hate, greed, craziness, destruction, and genocide. Other than that, I am eating lollipops and singing in the rain in Southern California.
By Vicki Lawana Trusselli 8 months ago in Psyche
The Last Dreamcatcher
In a dim-lit room cluttered with dream journals and incense, Dr. Kael Mora prepared his mind for another descent into someone else’s hell.
By Syed Kashif 8 months ago in Psyche
Social Anxiety Explained Simply: What to Do When Your Heart Races Too Fast
Social Anxiety Explained Simply: What to Do When Your Heart Races Too Fast Imagine this: You’re about to speak in front of a small group, or maybe just enter a room full of acquaintances. Your chest tightens. Your heart begins to pound—not gently, but like a drum echoing in your ears. Your mouth goes dry, your hands tremble, and your thoughts scatter. This is not just nervousness. This is social anxiety.
By Siria De Simone8 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