anxiety
A look at anxiety in its many forms and manifestations; what is the nature of this specific pattern of extreme fear and worry?
How to Stay Mentally Healthy in a Toxic Social Media World
It started with just five minutes. You picked up your phone to check a message. Then, suddenly, it’s been 40 minutes. You’re on your fourth “influencer morning routine” video, you’ve compared your body, your job, and your vacation (or lack of it), and now you’re left with a strange heaviness in your chest.
By FAIZAN AFRIDI8 months ago in Psyche
Burnout, Flexion, and the Cognitive Drive Architecture of Effort Failure
Burnout doesn't always mean you're doing too much. Sometimes it means the task stopped adapting to you. The common story is that burnout arrives because you've stretched yourself too far, too many hours, too many responsibilities, too little rest. And yes, that happens.
By Nikesh Lagun8 months ago in Psyche
Are You Nice or Are You Kind?
Are You Nice or Are You Kind? There are a few key benchmarks that help to determine which category you fall under. Admittedly, it’s not always easy to unravel your motivations, or you may be oblivious to the behaviours, or just plain in denial about what you are contributing to relationships. Sometimes, people want to be seen as nice, even if it hurts them.
By Susan Lee Woodward8 months ago in Psyche
Is AI Your Secret Weapon for Mental Peace? 5 Apps to Save Your Mind
Mental health isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a journey we’re all navigating, sometimes in silence. I remember a rainy evening stuck in traffic with my wife, the kind where the world feels heavy and words don’t come easy. A random memory of a road trip—us laughing over a torn map under a flickering flashlight—broke the silence and reminded us who we were. That moment was a lifeline, but what if you could have a lifeline in your pocket every day? Enter AI: not just for sci-fi movies or chatbots, but for real, tangible mental health support. These tools aren’t here to replace therapists; they’re like quiet companions, helping you process emotions, track moods, or just feel less alone.
By F. M. Rayaan8 months ago in Psyche
What My Anxiety Taught Me About Control
For the longest time, I believed that control was the key to peace. If I could organize every minute, double-check every plan, rehearse every conversation in my head, I thought I could somehow avoid the crushing weight of panic that lingered just below the surface. Anxiety, to me, was a failure—a loss of grip on the world I so desperately wanted to manage.
By The Manatwal Khan8 months ago in Psyche
Boss Fight Strategies for Panic Attacks
Panic attacks are the ultimate rogue boss of mental health—they ambush you when you least expect it, hit like a truck, and leave you wondering "What the hell just happened?" But unlike video game bosses, you can’t just rage-quit and reload. (Though if you could, we’d all have a save file from before the attack started.)
By Just One of Those Things8 months ago in Psyche
The ‘Ring of Power’ Problem: When Coping Mechanisms Turn Toxic
There comes a time in every fantasy hero’s journey when they realize the artifact they’ve been relying on is actually whispering dark thoughts into their mind. For Frodo, it was the One Ring. For you? It might be that ”harmless” habit you swear helps you cope—but is slowly turning you into a gaunt, obsessed shell of yourself.
By Just One of Those Things8 months ago in Psyche
The ‘Dungeon Master’s Guide’ to ADHD Brain
Imagine your brain as a tabletop RPG session where: You’re the DM (supposedly in charge) Your thoughts are chaotic NPCs (all talking over each other) Your focus is that one player who keeps getting distracted by shiny loot
By Just One of Those Things8 months ago in Psyche
Anxiety’s Boggart: What Your Brain Turns Into a Monster
There’s a shape-shifting creature lurking in the shadows of your mind—one that takes your deepest fears and morphs them into full-blown catastrophes. No, it’s not a Dementor (though the emotional drain might feel similar). It’s your brain’s own personal Boggart, and it’s been having way too much fun turning minor worries into soul-crushing horrors.
By Just One of Those Things8 months ago in Psyche
The Illusion of the Snake: A Lesson on Mind, Perception, and Healing
It is said that a man once visited the great philosopher Rumi. The philosopher warmly welcomed him and invited him to join him for a meal. As they sat together, Rumi served soup to his guest. When the man began to drink the soup, he suddenly noticed something strange. In the bowl, he saw what appeared to be a small snake-like creature floating in the broth. Shocked and disturbed, he froze for a moment.
By Ikram Ullah8 months ago in Psyche
10 Shocking Psychological Studies That Crossed Every Line
Introduction : Psychology is meant to heal, to help us understand the mind, and to bring light to the darkest corners of human behavior. But sometimes, it does the exact opposite. Throughout history, some psychological experiments have gone so far off the ethical rails, they became nightmares in the name of science. These studies didn’t just push boundaries — they obliterated them. Some left emotional scars, others cost lives, but all of them left one question hanging in the air: how far is too far?
By Jure Bracic8 months ago in Psyche
