anxiety
A look at anxiety in its many forms and manifestations; what is the nature of this specific pattern of extreme fear and worry?
9 Quotes to Calm Overthinking and Spark Positivity
9 Simple Quotes to Stop Overthinking and Feel More Positive We all overthink sometimes — we replay old conversations, worry about the future, or get stuck thinking about problems we can’t fix. This kind of thinking can make us feel tired, anxious, and stuck. But sometimes, a few simple words can help calm our minds and bring us back to a better place.
By Fariha Ferdous Mithila8 months ago in Psyche
"Dopamine Hijacked: Why You Can’t Focus Anymore—And How to Fix It"
We live in an age where attention is currency—but most of us are broke. We start our mornings with a screen. We end our nights scrolling. Somewhere between Instagram reels, endless notifications, and YouTube rabbit holes, we’ve lost something critical: our ability to focus.
By Muhammad Ilyas8 months ago in Psyche
Notifications Are the New Cigarettes
You might think addiction is something reserved for substances—alcohol, nicotine, caffeine. But addiction today wears a new face. It's not wrapped in a cigarette or poured into a glass. It’s tucked into your pocket, buzzing gently, lighting up with a red dot, whispering: “Check me.” Every ping, buzz, and badge on your phone isn’t just a convenience—it’s a carefully engineered hook. And much like the tobacco industry of the 20th century, the tech world has learned how to profit off our compulsions.
By shoaib khan8 months ago in Psyche
Negative Mind
The Negative Mind: A Silent Enemy Within We often hear that our mind is powerful, that our thoughts shape our reality. And it’s true — the way we think impacts how we feel, how we act, and what we become. But what happens when that powerful mind turns against us? What happens when our own thoughts become our worst enemies?
By Mati Henry 8 months ago in Psyche
The Weight of the Noise
In a time when every notification can feel like a crisis and every scroll through the news leaves us heavier than before, many people find themselves carrying an invisible weight: political fatigue. It doesn’t matter where one falls on the ideological spectrum; the sense of being overwhelmed, disillusioned, and emotionally spent is nearly universal. This exhaustion isn't simply apathy—it's often the result of caring too much, for too long, with too little return. The noise never stops, and slowly, it begins to drown us.
By Habibullah khan 8 months ago in Psyche
Why You Sometimes Cry for No Reason—The Brain-Heart Connection Explained
There are moments when it just hits you. A random wave of sadness. Tears welling up with no warning. No big event. No tragedy. Just emotion, raw and overwhelming, rising out of nowhere. And you wonder, Why am I crying? What’s wrong with me? But what if nothing’s wrong at all? What if your tears are not a mental glitch but a message—from your heart to your brain?
By Noman Khan 8 months ago in Psyche
