anxiety
A look at anxiety in its many forms and manifestations; what is the nature of this specific pattern of extreme fear and worry?
She was... Content Warning.
She was that poor little girl, dark skinned with buck teeth. She was that poor little girl, but not in the way of lack, well maybe so because at the time in her life she was poor in judgement, intuition, confidence, and sense. Grown misunderstood and emotionally scorned not just by her peers, but family as well. Born many years later after her siblings (9 years to be exact) her mother was 37 and father was 40 whom had experienced the loss of two babies before her arrival through miscarriages.
By Azrie'l Johnson10 months ago in Psyche
Lessons in the Mirror
Lessons in the Mirror Mistakes are often seen as flaws in our journey—marks of imperfection, signs that we’ve failed somehow. But what if we flipped the script? What if we saw mistakes not as setbacks, but as stepping stones to a better, wiser version of ourselves?
By Gabriela Tone10 months ago in Psyche
The Green-Eyed Trap
“The Green-Eyed Trap: How Envy Quietly Destroys from Within” Envy is a universal emotion—one that quietly lingers in the human psyche, often disguised and rarely acknowledged. It sneaks in during moments of comparison and self-doubt, whispering that someone else’s success is a reflection of our failure. While envy might seem harmless or fleeting, its long-term repercussions can run deep, affecting not only our relationships and emotional health but also our personal growth and overall well-being.
By Gabriela Tone10 months ago in Psyche
The Heart of Well-Being
The Importance of Mental Health: A Foundation for Well-Being In recent years, conversations around mental health have gained much-needed attention. No longer relegated to whispers or dismissed as weakness, mental health is now recognized as a critical component of overall well-being. As society becomes more aware of the complexity of the human mind, the importance of maintaining good mental health is increasingly evident. Mental health affects every aspect of our lives—from how we think and feel to how we interact with others and manage stress. Understanding and prioritizing mental health is not just beneficial; it is essential.
By Gabriela Tone10 months ago in Psyche
What is "Generalized Anxiety Disorder"?
Anxiety is a typical response to stressors, and everyone experiences stress in one way or another in their normal lives. However, many people struggle with anxiety disorders every single day and find it difficult to function in their lives and do basic things because of it. GAD is an anxiety disorder commonly associated with intense fear and worry about everyday events and situations. A person with GAD may feel overly concerned and worried about things for no apparent reasons. Persons with generalized anxiety disorder struggle to function in many areas of their lives because of their anxiety. The anxiety becomes so intense that it takes over their everyday life, causing them to have trouble at school, work, home, and even personal relationships.
By Slgtlyscatt3red10 months ago in Psyche
Giveing Me Back to Me
Giving Me Back to Me I don’t know the exact moment I lost myself. There wasn’t some grand betrayal, no loud bang or crashing fall. It happened quietly. Softly. Like sand slipping through fingers—you don’t realize it’s gone until your hands are empty.
By Gabriela Tone10 months ago in Psyche
Sobriety Changed Me
Day I Chose Clarity: A Sobriety Story It was a rainy Thursday afternoon, the kind of gray, heavy day that seemed to mirror everything I was feeling inside. I remember standing at my bathroom sink, staring into the mirror like I was trying to recognize the person looking back at me. My face was puffy. My eyes—bloodshot and tired—held a kind of sadness that wasn’t just from lack of sleep or too many drinks. It was deeper. Hollow.
By Gabriela Tone10 months ago in Psyche
Dark Chocolate. First Place in The Metamorphosis of the Mind Challenge. Content Warning.
I didn't like Dr. Red. She was pretty, unprofessional, and impatient. Being that she was the only affordable psychiatrist in town, I didn't have a choice. The appointment was scheduled for 9:15 a.m. I arrived at the tall, beige building, just a block from my house, two minutes early. I carried my journal, as I always did, in case I spotted a Corvus brachyrhynchos—The American Crow. I had a fascination with drawing those birds. They were my favorite. No matter which direction they looked, their profile never failed to be anything less than elegant.
By K. Jeanette10 months ago in Psyche
