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 Small Acts of Kindness Changed My Perspective on the World
The Day a Stranger’s Umbrella Taught Me About Humanity It was a gray, drizzly afternoon in Kyoto when I first grasped the quiet power of kindness. I stood outside a train station, drenched and frustrated, silently berating myself for forgetting my umbrella. Out of nowhere, a woman in her sixties—her silver hair peeking beneath a sunhat despite the rain—paused beside me. Without speaking, she opened her bright red umbrella and held it over both of us. We walked in silence for two blocks until she nodded toward my destination: a tucked-away tea shop. When I thanked her, she smiled and said, “The rain feels lighter when shared.” Her words lingered long after the clouds parted.
By Mysteries with Professor Jahani10 months ago in Psyche
Tumours Change Everything and Nothing At All
Inspiration stems from the iconic and unforgettable line from the New Amsterdam TV series where Dr Max Goodwin (played by Ryan Eggold) was told by one of his patients that "Cancer changes everything and nothing at all."
By Justine Crowley10 months ago in Psyche
I Confronted My Inner Child—and Everything Changed
We carry our past like invisible luggage—heavy, worn, and often forgotten. But what if the person who needs your attention the most isn’t a stranger or even someone from the outside world? What if it’s the child you used to be, waiting quietly within you, still hurting, still hoping? This is the story of how I came face to face with my inner child—and how that moment shattered everything I thought I knew about healing, self-worth, and personal growth.
By Gift Abotsi 10 months ago in Psyche
Navigating the Digital Frontier: Modern Research on Social Media and Adolescent Mental Health
Introduction The digital revolution has transformed the way we interact, communicate, and access information, ushering in an era where social media is an integral part of daily life. With platforms such as Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and Facebook becoming staples in the lives of adolescents, modern research has turned its attention to the implications of this constant connectivity on mental health. This comprehensive discussion examines the multifaceted relationship between digital technology—specifically social media—and adolescent mental well-being, drawing on studies published in high-impact journals, neuroimaging research, and longitudinal surveys to provide an in-depth understanding of how digital engagement shapes psychological outcomes.
By Mysteries with Professor Jahani10 months ago in Psyche
🎯 The Nostalgia Paradox: Why We Keep Looking Back in a Forward-Moving World . AI-Generated.
"Nostalgia is a file that removes the rough edges from the good old days." — Doug Larson We live in a paradox. Every day, we wake up in a world that is accelerating forward—technologically, socially, and even existentially. We have artificial intelligence completing sentences, space tourism in development, and near-daily breakthroughs in science. Yet, amidst all this futuristic noise, our cultural compass points backwards.
By Ahmet Kıvanç Demirkıran10 months ago in Psyche
Worn Feet
Brains ask for a moment, but is it really ever just that? Days of eerie foreshadowing in circumstances that climbs in intensity steps growing large and shrinking puny to a heavenly blunderbuss. It would be nice to prop for the ammo, but…you never know—I never knew this would happen at the end of that trip, done medically sober. A little over 2,000 miles with bad travel compadres and clear roads, and it ends peacefully in an isolated, nervous conniption. A rough arrival home until I entered my apartment and saw the return of a world; I didn’t realize I was hysterically happy to leave as soon as possible. Nothing a quiet like a smoke and some sleep, but symptoms seventeen through eighty, hyperactive pacing, amid hyperventilating, for example, in a fit of malice panic, kicking right in at eleven o’clock for a period no shorter than four hours. No run-through of life should lead to equivalent waiting for the meteor no one knows about and won’t know about until it goes cut-sies in front of the moon. Steady melancholy of an idle mind asking for a brain to use for spare parts. I’m compatible with no one alive in this state. More furthering the manic despair into a period of my feet leaving tracks in the filthy carpet to the down trotting effortlessly into 'why not' with a leap through the living room windows on the line. Talking in laps because, of course, I gotta feed the vibe; I numbered every pro and con for top floor window airlines, not a line, a lie, not reason to put on anything but cement shoes to strut down a short pier. I can’t write cause I can’t sleep because of nightmares, can’t make [Redacted] stop fucking haunting every waking moment. There’s fucking nothing—
By Willem Indigo10 months ago in Psyche
Title: The Psychology of Belonging. AI-Generated.
We live in an era that glorifies the individual. "Be yourself," they say. "You don't need anyone." We champion the self-made entrepreneur, the solitary genius, the fiercely independent thinker. And yet, beneath the glossy Instagram quotes and TED talks about self-reliance, a quieter truth persists—humans desperately need to belong. Not just to survive, but to feel whole.
By Ahmet Kıvanç Demirkıran10 months ago in Psyche
🐔 The Chicken and The Dictator: A Chilling Allegory for Modern Times.
🐔 The Chicken and The Dictator: A Chilling Allegory for Modern Times ✍️ 🪶 Introduction: A Featherless Truth History has a strange way of repeating itself—not always in exact actions, but through patterns and power plays that echo across generations. One such disturbing parable involves a dictator, a chicken, and a horrifying lesson in manipulation.
By PRABAL TR PRO10 months ago in Psyche
The Importance of Staying True to Yourself
Introduction: In a world full of distractions, expectations, and pressures, it can be easy to lose sight of who you truly are. Society often pushes us to fit into molds that aren’t aligned with our true selves, whether it’s through social media, peer influence, or even family dynamics. But staying true to yourself is one of the most important things you can do for your personal well-being and fulfillment. Living authentically allows you to be at peace with who you are, attract the right people into your life, and pursue your passions without fear or regret. In this article, we’ll explore the significance of staying true to yourself and how embracing your authenticity can lead to a richer, more fulfilling life.
By Inside the soul10 months ago in Psyche
Why the World Needs More People with a Good Heart?
Introduction: In a world that often feels chaotic, divided, and sometimes unkind, one of the most precious gifts we can offer is a good heart. But what does it mean to have a good heart? It’s not about being perfect, or always doing the right thing. Rather, it’s about carrying kindness, empathy, and a genuine care for others, regardless of the situation. In a society that often emphasizes success, status, and material wealth, having a good heart is a silent but powerful revolution. People with good hearts offer something that is so desperately needed today — a chance for humanity to reconnect with its compassion. And this world needs more of them now than ever before.
By Inside the soul10 months ago in Psyche
