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 Hollow Places: A Story of Self-Awareness and Healing
There was a time in my life when I found myself standing at the edge of what felt like a vast, empty void. On the surface, everything seemed fine—or at least, manageable—but deep down, I felt hollow, like something was missing. It was a strange, gnawing emptiness that I couldn’t quite shake, no matter what I tried.
By Eva A. Schellinger11 months ago in Psyche
Eldritch. Content Warning.
My best friend is a murderer. “Out of love,” he says—though I hardly believe him. He seems far too eager to lift the universe and crush me beneath its unbearable weight. To bring death to my soul over and over again. An unfathomable kind of death that disorients the senses. A quick slope to losing oneself—until you’re regurgitated by your own perceptions.
By Hyde Wunderli 11 months ago in Psyche
Was It A Breakdown Or A Breakthrough?. Honorable Mention in The Metamorphosis of the Mind Challenge.
One year after my divorce, I went back with my husband, the father of my two children. He was sober and I always thought we would be happy together if he could quit drinking and using drugs.
By Denise E Lindquist11 months ago in Psyche
"LOST IN UNDERSTANDING IN TIME". Top Story - March 2025. Content Warning.
I created this video song story to talk a little about mental health and what happens when one divorces a narcissist. I thought I would create this out of memory of a friend I knew who was hurt deeply by her ex-husband. This situation occurs in many relationships. The older lady friend of mine reflects about her over 30 years ago. She is sad, but therapy and time she begins to heal from her pain that she hid from people for many years.
By Vicki Lawana Trusselli 11 months ago in Psyche
Anora (2024) - A Riveting Exploration of Dreams and Realities
"Anora" directed by Sean Baker, is a 2024 American comedy-drama that has garnered significant attention for its compelling narrative and outstanding performances. The film follows the tumultuous journey of Anora Mikheeva, portrayed by Mikey Madison, a young sex worker from Brooklyn who impulsively marries Vanya Zakharov, the son of a Russian oligarch. This sudden union sets off a chain of events as Vanya's parents intervene, attempting to annul the marriage, forcing Anora to navigate the complexities of her new reality.
By Perry11 months ago in Psyche
Grieving is More Than Losing People in Your Life . Top Story - March 2025.
Grief is normally associated as a strong, natural, multi-faceted and significant emotion, when it comes to the passing away of a loved one. In such a context, a loved one means a family member/relative, friend (no matter the closeness), and (if relevant) a partner/significant other.
By Justine Crowley11 months ago in Psyche
Dear Bullies, Here's What You Don't Know About Me.
I have tasted the pain of invisibility like it was the only being known, Through the budding years of my existence, I sat through the corridors forlorn,
By Hridya Sharma11 months ago in Psyche
I Had a Breakdown, and All I Got Was This Enlightenment: A Journey Through Chaos and Clarity
The Moment Everything Shattered Have you ever felt your mind crack like a windshield hit by a stray pebble? One moment, you’re coasting through life, and the next, you're watching the fractures spread in all directions, like delicate spiderwebs reaching their way across the glass. That was me, sitting alone in my apartment, staring at my reflection in a cold cup of coffee, realizing that something had shifted irreversibly inside me. There was no dramatic event, no warning bells—just the quiet recognition that everything I had once taken for granted was slowly, steadily, breaking apart.
By Alain SUPPINI11 months ago in Psyche
Meet Your Younger Self: The Viral Exercise Transforming Lives Everywhere
There is something strangely powerful about looking back at the person you used to be, not in a way that brings regret, but in a way that opens the door to understanding, healing, and self-compassion. Right now, thousands of people are engaging in a simple yet deeply moving exercise where they sit down—mentally, of course—with their younger selves over a cup of coffee. It sounds almost too simple, but those who have tried it swear by its transformative effect.
By Ojo11 months ago in Psyche
The Procrastination Trap: Why We Delay and How to Break Free
You have am important task to complete. You know it needs to get done. You even tell yourself, "I'll start in five minutes." Yet, an hour later, you're still scrolling through social media, watching YouTube videos, or cleaning your desk—anything but the task itself. Sound familiar?
By Ahmet Kıvanç Demirkıran11 months ago in Psyche
How Exercise Helps Reduce Anxiety
Anxiety can be all-consuming impacting every facet of life. Although therapy and medication are prevalent treatments, exercising is an effective and natural method to control anxiety. In this article we’ll examine how physical activity aids in alleviating anxiety, the reasons for its efficacy and the most effective forms of exercise to lessen anxiety.
By Austin Bridges11 months ago in Psyche
The Social Media Paradox: How It Shapes and Controls Us. AI-Generated.
Are We Controlling Social Media, or Is It Controlling Us? In the last two decades, social media has become an inseparable part of modern life. We wake up and check our phones before even getting out of bed. We scroll mindlessly through feeds during lunch breaks. We seek validation through likes, comments, and shares.
By Ahmet Kıvanç Demirkıran11 months ago in Psyche