depression
It is not just a matter of feeling sad; discover an honest view of the mental, emotional and physical toll of clinical depression.
The Masterful Lie We Tell Ourselves That Prevents Us From Reaching Our Potential. Top Story - August 2025.
As Humans, We are Incredibly Good at Lying to Ourselves. When you look at the Psychophysiology of it, you'll discover that it is a Fascinating Magic Trick that We Play on Our Brain.
By Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, DFM, DHM, DAS (hc)6 months ago in Psyche
My Thoughts Were Holding Me Captive—Until a Prayer Set Me Free. AI-Generated.
I didn’t even notice when the noise inside my head got louder than the world outside. It began subtly. I would lie awake in bed, rehearsing conversations that never happened. I’d think about things I said ten years ago, wondering if people still remembered them. I’d feel ashamed of my mistakes, terrified of my future, and unsure about who I was becoming.
By Kaleem Ullah6 months ago in Psyche
I’m the One Who Never Falls Apart—Until I Did
By Nadeem Shah I’ve always been “the strong one.” You know the type—the person who listens at 2 a.m. when someone needs to vent, who holds space for tears that aren’t their own, who never seems to crack no matter how heavy the storm gets. That was me.
By Nadeem Shah 6 months ago in Psyche
How I Dodged Knee Surgery—And Walked Pain-Free Again After 12 Weeks
How I Dodged Knee Surgery—And Walked Pain-Free Again After 12 Weeks Written by Raza Iqbal I still remember the way my right knee throbbed every time I tried to climb stairs. The pain was deep, stubborn, and had grown from a nagging discomfort to a full-blown problem that interrupted every part of my daily life. At 49, I wasn't ready to accept that knee surgery might be in my near future. But that’s exactly what the orthopedic specialist suggested: arthroscopic surgery, followed by six months of recovery. I walked out of that clinic both terrified and determined to find another way.
By Moonlit Letters6 months ago in Psyche
Anxiety Is Often Grief for the Life You Never Lived
Introduction: The Anxiety No One Talks About You wake up restless. There’s no danger, no immediate problem—just that familiar, dull weight in your chest. Maybe you call it anxiety. Maybe you try to outrun it with work, screens, or noise. But beneath that tension might not be fear at all.
By Shoaib Afridi6 months ago in Psyche
