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Bipolar disorder; understanding the highs, the lows and the in between.
The Month Everyone Gets Wrong About Suicide
The public conversation around suicide repeats a mistake every year. As soon as December hits, social media fills with somber graphics, dramatic pleas, and emotional declarations insisting that the holidays are the most dangerous time for suicidal behavior. The message is well-intended, but it is wrong. The data has been stable for decades.
By Dr. Mozelle Martin3 months ago in Psyche
Power of Patience
Long ago, in a distant kingdom, there lived a young king named David. David inherited the throne after his father died at the age of 25. He was raised by a wise tutor named Edward, who taught him not only about the world but also about the values of kindness, patience, and wisdom. After his father’s death, Edward became David’s closest advisor, guiding him through the challenges of ruling the kingdom. Edward became the kingdom’s prime minister and trusted advisor. Things were going well in the kingdom for a year when Edward’s miscalculation of the weather caused an unexpected food crisis. In his despair and anger, David, heartbroken, ordered his tutor Edward to leave the kingdom and never return. Edward calmly obeyed, leaving the palace and his familiar life behind to start a new life. He settled in a remote village and chose the life of a humble farmer. Despite his wealth, he chose a simple life, connecting with the villagers and participating in their daily struggles. Edward quickly earned the respect of the villagers, who turned to him for advice on everything from agricultural matters to their solutions. Conflict meant a return to the kingdom. David was troubled. He missed Edward’s wise counsel, especially when faced with complex decisions alone. Gradually, David began to realize that banishing Edward had been a mistake—a decision made in anger, not thought. He regretted it and decided to send troops to find Edward and bring him back. Days turned into weeks, but there was no sign of him. The kingdom was vast, and no one knew where Edward had gone. Then, inspired by Edward’s cunning ways, David had an idea. He decided to see if he could find Edward’s wisdom anywhere in the kingdom. He ordered his soldiers to send a message and a clay jar to each village chief. The message stated that each chief must return the jar filled with wisdom within a month. If they failed, they would have to fill it with precious gems instead. The jar and the message arrived at Edward’s village. The chief, angered by this strange request, went to Edward for advice. Edward reasoned that wisdom could not possibly fit in the jar, and he knew that the village did not even have enough jewels to fill it. The villagers, fearing punishment for rejecting the king’s strange request, turned to Edward. With troubled faces, they pleaded, “Please help us! Only you can find the solution!” Edward quietly sat among them and assured them, “Give me the jar, and I guarantee that it will be filled with wisdom by the end of the month.” The chief asked, “What is your intention?” Edward smiled simply and replied, "I'm not sure yet, but in time, I believe a solution will come." Trusting in Edward's wisdom, the villagers left the jar with him, hoping that he would find a solution in the silence of his field. Edward pondered the problem. Suddenly, he saw a small gourd vine nearby, and an idea struck him. He gently placed a small gourd inside the jar without cutting it from the vine. Day after day, he watered it, and over time, the gourd grew so large that it completely filled the jar, making it impossible to remove. Finally, Edward cut off the vine and left the jar with the ripe gourd inside. As the king had requested, he returned the jar to the kingdom. When King David received the jar, he was amazed to see it filled with giant gourds. He smiled and said, "It takes wisdom to grow a gourd of this size in a jar." He immediately realized that this clever solution could only come from Edward, without hesitation. David prepared to go, determined to find Edward, apologize to him, and bring him back to the kingdom. Don't make decisions in a state of anger. Strong emotions can cloud your judgment and lead to regret. Second, take a moment to calm yourself down before trying to solve the problem. A calm mind promotes clear thinking and helps you find the best way forward. Remember that wisdom often comes from patience and understanding.
By Abdur Rahman3 months ago in Psyche
The Loud Minority and the Manufactured Narrative
When President Trump appeared at the Washington Commanders versus Detroit Lions game, the media wasted no time turning it into a national spectacle. Headlines shouted that America had booed its own president, declaring it proof that the country was ashamed of its leader. Clips of jeering crowds were shared endlessly, accompanied by commentary claiming that even America’s favorite sport had rejected him.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast4 months ago in Psyche
Do you know your Breaking Point?
Have you ever heard of the phrase "Second opinion" in regards to medical advice? It occurred often when a professional medical advisor stated something unbelievable or unwanted. That may seem odd to you, but what is even more surprising, is that many have sought a "second opinion" in such matters, and found what they were looking for. Your BMI alerts one trained professional to tell you that you are obese, while only 20 pounds overweight. Yet another doctor who had previously been a Sumu wrestler says you are perfectly healthy. Sometimes a second opinion is the way to go.
By Shanon Angermeyer Norman4 months ago in Psyche
The potentials of yoga in helping you get better sleep
The potentials of yoga in helping you get better sleep Many people believe that yoga is all about experiencing pure ecstasy through the union of the mind, the soul, and the body. But most yoga practitioners and teachers would agree that apart from providing relaxation and peace, yoga is about the seemingly limitless capability of a person to be in control and unite with him or her inner self. With this in mind, more and more people—especially those who are having trouble to get better sleep—is using this activity.
By KASHIF karim4 months ago in Psyche
A Small But Insanely Important Aspect Of Identity That Most People Get Wrong. Top Story - November 2025.
Who Are You? This is perhaps one of the most important, yet completely misunderstood, questions of all time. The goal of the question is to understand our identity...
By Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, DFM, DHM, DAS (hc)4 months ago in Psyche
Inattentional Blindness
Kristen was an eight-year-old child. He was sitting on a park bench, sad. There was worry, fear and depression on his face. It was evening walk time. The park was full of people. People used to come near him, look at him and quietly move on. A couple also passed by. The couple saw that there were posters about the child in the park. The woman passed near the child. She looked at him carefully. She went ahead and stopped near the poster stuck on the tree. The poster had written in bold letters that this child is missing. Below it, the child's age, height, weight, facial color and name were written and also a photo. The woman read the poster carefully. She came to the child again. She also looked at him carefully and when she was sure that it was the same child, she shrugged her shoulders and moved on. She also did not try to contact the phone number written on the poster. The child sat on the bench for two hours but no one paid attention to him or called the number written on the poster. Did the park even become deserted?
By shahkar jalal4 months ago in Psyche
Why Women Fall In Love With Married Men
Although falling in love with a married man is one of the most confusing and emotionally complicated affairs a woman can experience, it still happens more often than people admit. There’s something about married men that seems to draw certain women in, even when they know it’s risky and morally complex.
By Zeeshan Ahmad4 months ago in Psyche
Routines Keep the Mood Clean. Content Warning.
Routines can help keep the mood clean—well, cleaner. I struggle with Bipolar Disorder, and if you do too, then welcome. This is a place to learn something and own it with a great attitude. I won’t lie—it’s hard. The highs, the lows, the mania-fueled spending sprees, and the drawer full of half-baked hobbies. You know the one. Mine is packed with crochet equipment, resin art, an unopened puzzle, and a very expensive art set I bought during a spending spree. I call it my “Kate Middleton Drawer” so many hobbies all the while being a princess —except I look more like Adam Sandler when I’m doing any of those things. (Comfort > couture, every time.)
By Jessica Higginbotham4 months ago in Psyche
The Weight of Labels
I did not get angry because I was attacked. I got angry because I felt invisible. That is what labeling does. It reduces a human being—a soul with thoughts, experiences, and convictions—into a set of categories that can be dismissed before they even speak.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast4 months ago in Psyche
