depression

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

High-Functioning Depression: Understanding, Coping, and Thriving in Daily Life
High-functioning depression, often associated with persistent depressive disorder (PDD) or dysthymia, is a mental health condition that can be difficult to recognize. People with high-functioning depression appear to manage their responsibilities—holding jobs, maintaining relationships, and handling daily tasks—while silently struggling with persistent feelings of sadness, exhaustion, and self-doubt.
By Richard Bailey11 months ago in Psyche
6 Strategies to Overcome Fear and Anxiety
You know what it’s like to be afraid of something, whether it be thunderstorms, a trip to the dentist, a stranger at your door, or losing someone dear to you. Fear is a normal reaction that warns our bodies to be careful. Anxiety is a type of fear, dealing more with worry and the future, rather than fearing something that is present.
By Venu11 months ago in Psyche
Why Some People Wake Up at 3 AM for No Reason
Your eyes snap open. The clock reads 3 AM. The world outside is silent, but your mind? Wide awake. It is not just a one-time thing either. This middle-of-the-night wake-up call keeps happening, leaving you drained when morning comes. What is going on? Why does your body insist on cutting your sleep short at the same time every night? The answer lies in sleep cycles, hormones, and the sneaky habits that sabotage deep rest.
By Ojo11 months ago in Psyche
The Quiet Flame.
I used to believe love was a kind of gravity—an unseen force pulling two people together, undeniable, inescapable. It wasn’t just an emotion, it was a law of nature, like a gravitational pull that could bend the fabric of the universe to bring two souls into one orbit. I felt it when I met him, that instant recognition, as though some part of me had already known him long before we ever crossed paths. It wasn’t just attraction—it was as if I was meant to find him, as if our souls were already intertwined in some cosmic dance that existed beyond the boundaries of time and space.
By Test11 months ago in Psyche
Chrysalis of the Mind: Breaking, Unfolding, Becoming. AI-Generated.
Breaking, evolving, and discovering the limitless self. There was a time when I believed that the mind was a rigid structure, built upon the foundation of childhood experiences and shaped by the ceaseless pressures of life. I was wrong. The mind is not a fortress; it is a chrysalis. And when the time comes, it must break apart to make way for something new.
By Ahmet Kıvanç Demirkıran11 months ago in Psyche
The Lifeline We Ignore: Asking for Help in Depression
To start with, I was ashamed of my depression.I felt more burdened because of the trouble I was causing my loved ones. Today, I know that’s one of my most powerful tools I had and will always have.
By Smita11 months ago in Psyche
My Experience with Depression: How I Overcame the Darkest Moments
Depression is not just a bad mood or temporary fatigue. It’s a state that seeps into every part of your body, leaving you in emptiness. I went through this, and for me, depression was a real challenge. In this article, I want to share my personal experience of battling depression, how I learned to cope with it, and how treatment helped me regain control over my life.
By with love Ashley 11 months ago in Psyche
Mental Illness and Negative Self-Hypnosis
Anyone interested in improving their mental health must learn how their ego operates in their mind. The ego is the thinker in the mind. If you ignore the ego, you will only succeed in creating a world of delusions.
By Mal Mohanlal11 months ago in Psyche
How to Identify a Sociopath or Psychopath: 15 Warning Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore. Content Warning.
Sociopaths and psychopaths often appear attractive, intelligent and even charismatic - but behind the mask, they can be Very manipulative, deceitful, and dangerous. Whether personal relationships, workplaces, or in society, failing to recognize their symptoms can cause emotional, financial and even physical damage.
By Diana Crooks11 months ago in Psyche
a kindle inspired breakdown. Runner-Up in The Metamorphosis of the Mind Challenge. Top Story - March 2025. Content Warning.
I'm not much of a crier but I used to be. I tell my counselor and my mental health nurse that quite often, when I am sharing emotional stories with them, I just cannot breakdown and cry. I even asked if it was my medication that I am on that just makes me unable to cry. My psychiatrist told me that sometimes we just build up emotional walls to certain things and when that wall breaks- you need to be prepared for it.
By Chloe Rose Violet 🌹11 months ago in Psyche
Why We’re All Secretly Addicted to Misery
I used to think misery was just something that happened to people—bad luck, unfortunate circumstances, life being unfair. But the more I looked around, the more I saw a pattern. Some people—myself included at times—weren't just experiencing misery. We were living in it, feeding it, even clinging to it like an old, tattered security blanket.
By Ojo11 months ago in Psyche
“Whispers of Love in a Time of War” . Content Warning.
My Dearest Love, As I sit beneath the dim glow of the candle, quill in hand, my heart swells with emotions that words barely seem capable of capturing. The days stretch endlessly without you, and each night is a battle against the silence that your absence leaves behind. My soul aches for your presence, for the gentle touch of your hand, for the warmth of your gaze that once filled my world with light.
By Yamama fahed11 months ago in Psyche