anxiety
A look at anxiety in its many forms and manifestations; what is the nature of this specific pattern of extreme fear and worry?
It's time to revisit Erich Fromm: Why his ideas are more relevant than ever. Top Story - May 2025.
Erich Fromm doesn’t come up in conversation outside of academic circles related to psychology, psychoanalysis, or maybe sociology. This wasn’t always true. Fromm was a widely known and discussed figure in his day. His seminal work, “Escape from Freedom” (1941), and his international best seller, “The Art of Loving” (1956), made him and his ideas popular beyond academia. Having recently reread _Escape from Freedom_, I realized how relevant his ideas remain, not only in the U.S. but throughout the world.
By G. A. Botero8 months ago in Psyche
Why Everyone Is Quietly Quitting—And Why You Might Be Next
In a world obsessed with hustle culture, something unexpected is happening. People are quietly quitting—not their jobs entirely, but something else. They're stepping back. They're drawing invisible boundaries. And chances are, you’ve already done it without realizing.
By RASOOL KHAN8 months ago in Psyche
How to Overcome Difficult Times & Feelings
Life doesn’t ask permission to get hard. One moment you’re coasting, and the next, you’re hit with something that knocks the wind out of you—a breakup, a layoff, a loss, or simply the overwhelming weight of existing in a chaotic world. When those moments come (and they always do), it can feel like you’re stuck in a storm with no umbrella, no map, and no clue when it’ll end.
By Anthony Bahamonde8 months ago in Psyche
The Social Killer
Summary: Social anxiety disorder, also known as social phobia, is a kind of mental disorder where the sufferer experiences a severe or unreasonable fear of social gatherings where there is a possibility that one may get embarrassed or ridiculed. Most of the time, these anxieties arise from an intense fear of being closely watched or scrutinized. This kind of phobia gives sufferers a feeling of being trapped or shut away from the world.
By Tamer saleh9 months ago in Psyche
Anxiety Wasn’t the Enemy I Was
For the longest time, I treated anxiety like a war I had to win. I armed myself with self-help books, breathing techniques, and positive affirmations like they were weapons. I followed all the “rules”: eat healthy, exercise, meditate. I tried therapy. I tried pretending it didn’t exist. I tried smiling when I wanted to scream. I tried running—both literally and metaphorically.
By BILAL KHAN9 months ago in Psyche
How Can ADHD Testing Help You? Exploring the Benefits and Process
Understanding why you think, feel, and act a certain way can bring deep relief. Many people go through life feeling distracted, restless, or unable to focus, without knowing why. Parents may wonder why their child cannot sit still or pay attention at school. Adults often ask themselves why staying on task or meeting deadlines seems so hard. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, affects children, teens, and adults, yet many still go undiagnosed. With more people wanting answers, ADHD testing has become even more important.
By Mind-Body Care9 months ago in Psyche
I Was Smiling on the Outside—But Silently Drowning Inside. AI-Generated.
You would’ve never known by looking at me. I smiled in every photo. I showed up to every birthday party. I laughed at jokes, gave advice, and even sent those “just checking in” texts to my friends. I looked fine—better than fine, even. But the truth?
By Nouman wali9 months ago in Psyche
Living With My Overthinking Mind
There are mornings when I wake up already exhausted. Not because I didn’t sleep, but because I spent all night stuck inside my head. My brain runs rehearsals of conversations I had days ago, questioning if I said something wrong or if I should’ve responded differently. It doesn’t matter how small the moment was—if it made me feel uncertain, my mind holds onto it like a looping playlist I didn’t choose.
By Noman Khan 9 months ago in Psyche
