depression

It is not just a matter of feeling sad; discover an honest view of the mental, emotional and physical toll of clinical depression.

Saying Goodbye to the Blues. Top Story - April 2024.
I woke up this morning knowing my depression had come for a visit. I should have known it was coming. I haven't been able to sleep very well the past few days, but I chalked it up to my creative mind going on overdrive recently. It took me five days to finish a 348 page book when it would have normally took me five hours. My motivation has been dwindling, yes, there were many subtle signs my depression was coming to a head.
By Alexandria Stanwyck2 years ago in Psyche
My Little Valentine. Top Story - February 2024.
It wasn’t My Funny Valentine. It wasn’t I’m a Little Valentine. Can I find it? No. So I will have more to say before I get to it.
By Denise E Lindquist2 years ago in Psyche
My Silent Cry
I felt an odd sense of relaxation as I tried to comprehend the fact that I had just chased down 12 sleeping pills with a half pint of Hennessy. Ten minutes into my lunch break, I decided that I couldn't take it anymore.
By Shawna 2 years ago in Psyche
I Don't Care
"I try more and more to be myself, caring relatively little whether people approve or disapprove." - Vincent van Gogh I have struggled for the majority of my life with mental health problems without getting a proper diagnosis. I have only seen a therapist three times, not without trying to get more in. I would like to talk to someone I do not know about my struggles. I want outside input. An unbiased opinion on what is going through my mind most days. It's hard to do. I want to understand why I am the way I am, trying to discover and repair over time. Most of it, I have done alone. Learning, growing, developing, trying to break habits, especially those that are not healthy.
By Naomi McDonald 2 years ago in Psyche
Camouflage . Top Story - February 2024.
Grief never stops. She simply camouflages herself in different forms, daring you to challenge facing it, day after day. Sometimes sexy and alluring, we all enjoy a moment of self soothing, allowing what feels like release to wash over us-out of us, through tears, wails, cries, steps, stomps, dulled screams into feather fluffed pillows. Shameless, near infantile, reverting back primitively or perhaps to a state of childlike sorrow. Unable to express verbally the issue at hand, and coos and cuddles only go so far for so long. Lets face it, what are we as adults besides big kids playing pretend with our words, and having no one to patiently coddle us when we unexplainably sob.
By Hayley Matto2 years ago in Psyche
The Hole
I walk along the edge. The day is sunny and warm. There is a slight breeze and the birds are singing. But I see them but can’t find pleasure in the day. It is coming. I feel it. I feel almost powerless to stop it. A bout of depression is slowly stalking me.
By Traci E. Langston2 years ago in Psyche
Why Mobile Phone Radiation Is Harmful For Us
Nowadays smartphones are used by everyone, which has become an important part of life. With the help of these small devices we connect and update with each other, even this has become a great source of entertainment. It is also being used to track everything like shopping, movie tickets, flight tickets, reading, etc. Due to handling so many tasks in minutes, the Smartphone has replaced books, alarm clocks, cameras and notepads. Even we can see that in a family instead of people there are more number of smart phones. Now a days, life is incomplete without Smartphone, it has also become a habit with a necessity. The Smartphone has many benefits, but it can’t be ignored that the light coming out of the phone can cause significant damage to the health. Specifically, if you use your Smartphone for a long time, you need to know that the light coming from them can harm your health and invite many diseases too.
By JUHITA MAJI2 years ago in Psyche
Why do you wake up at 3-5 a.m.? Discovering the Spiritual Reasons.
Have you ever woken up between three and five in the morning? I pondered whether there might be more going on than a coincidental sleep disruption? Today, using Shania Sheng's insightful research as a starting point, we investigate the mystical importance of waking up during these very early hours. Her extensive research on regression therapy, altered states of consciousness, and the subconscious mind sheds light on why these early-morning awakenings might be more significant than first believed. Come along with us as we set out on a fascinating trip to discover the spiritual meaning of these hours of the day and what it can mean for each of our personal spiritual pathways.
By Ehra Silverio2 years ago in Psyche
Maladaptive daydreaming
“Maladaptive daydreaming describes a condition where a person regularly experiences daydreams that are intense and highly distracting” (Meadows, 2021). Another way of definig what maladaptive daydreamng is can be said as - “maladaptive daydreaming is a mental health issue where a person daydreams excessively, sometimes for hours at a time. “Maladaptive” means this type of daydreaming is an unhealthy or negative attempt to cope with or adapt to a problem” (Meadows, 2021).
By Mahpara Mukhtar2 years ago in Psyche
The Struggle of Mental Health in "Hamlet" by W. Shakespeare
Whispered in the darkness, this inquiry initiates a narrative of intrigue, deceit, and ethical ambiguity. In a theatrical production where each character conceals something, the response to this question is anything but straightforward. Penned by William Shakespeare between 1599 and 1601, "Hamlet" portrays its eponymous protagonist tormented by the past, yet paralyzed by the future.
By Francesca Giulia Geronimi2 years ago in Psyche
The Tortured Soul of Ravenswood
In the small town of Ravenswood, nestled between ancient forests and mist-laden hills, there lived a man named Adrian Blackthorn. Adrian was not like the other townsfolk. His eyes bore a haunting sadness, and his presence carried an air of quiet torment. Whispers circulated about the tortured soul that resided within him, as if an invisible weight pressed upon his every step.Adrian's affliction began on a stormy night, years ago, when tragedy struck his family. A mysterious fire engulfed their ancestral home, leaving only ashes and sorrow in its wake. Adrian, the sole survivor, was haunted by the memories of that fateful night. The townspeople spoke of a darkness that clung to him, an unseen force that seemed to feed on his grief.As the years passed, Adrian became a recluse, shunning the company of others. He would often be seen wandering the desolate grounds where his family home once stood, his steps heavy with the weight of unresolved pain. The townsfolk avoided him, for his presence seemed to cast a shadow over Ravenswood.One evening, a curious journalist named Olivia stumbled upon Ravenswood while researching enigmatic stories of tortured souls. Drawn to the whispers surrounding Adrian, she decided to delve into the mystery that gripped the town. Her inquiries led her to the doorstep of the brooding man, who reluctantly agreed to share his story.Adrian's narrative unfolded like a dark tapestry, woven with threads of grief and loss. As he spoke, Olivia sensed an otherworldly aura ermeating the air. Adrian believed that the fire that claimed his family was no accident but the work of a vengeful spirit seeking retribution for sins committed by generations past.Determined to unravel the truth, Olivia delved into the town's archives, unearthing forgotten tales of a curse that had plagued the Blackthorn family for centuries. Legend spoke of a forbidden pact made with a malevolent entity, a deal that bound the family to an eternal cycle of suffering.Drven by a relentless desire for redemption, Adrian and Olivia embarked on a perilous journey to break the curse. Together, they faced spectral apparitions, deciphered cryptic symbols, and confronted the sins of the past. The tortured soul within Adrian yearned for liberation, and as they delved deeper, the line between the living and the supernatural blurred.In the heart of the ancient forest, beneath the gnarled branches of the Blackthorn ancestral tree, they confronted the vengeful spirit. A spectral figure materialized, its eyes ablaze with centuries of anger. Adrian pleaded for forgiveness, acknowledging the sins of his forebears. In that moment, the ethereal presence wavered, and the weight that had burdened Adrian lifted.As dawn broke over Ravenswood, a profound stillness settled upon the town. Adrian emerged from the forest, his eyes no longer haunted, his soul no longer tortured. The once-aloof townspeople witnessed a transformation within him, and a newfound warmth permeated the air.Olvia, having chronicled the extraordinary tale, bid farewell to Ravenswood. The town, once shrouded in whispers of a tortured soul, now bore the hope of redemption. Adrian Blackthorn, no longer a prisoner of the past, embraced the dawn of a new chapter, leaving the haunting shadows behind.The story of the tortured soul became a cautionary tale, a reminder that redemption could be found even in the darkest corners of the human spirit. And so, the town of Ravenswood became a testament to the enduring power of forgiveness and the possibility of breaking free from the chains that bound the soul. Adrian Blackthorn's haunted past, marked by a tragic fire and a centuries-old curse, became a focal point for journalist Olivia. As they unraveled the dark secrets of the Blackthorn family, the line between the living and the supernatural blurred. Facing spectral apparitions and confronting sins of the past, they ventured into the heart of an ancient forest to break the curse. There, Adrian pleaded for forgiveness from a vengeful spirit, leading to a transformative moment at dawn. Ravenswood, once shrouded in whispers of a tortured soul, now stood as a symbol of redemption and the triumph over ancient malevolence.
By Jedidiah2 years ago in Psyche
Self-Knowledge and Meditation
Do you know we live in a hypnotic world? We are delusional thinkers and live in a fantasy world of words. However, there is a world beyond words called reality that you see right before your eyes in the present, which is timeless and eternal, and people have no idea how they are related to it. To understand reality, one requires self-knowledge.
By Mal Mohanlal2 years ago in Psyche