recovery
Your illness does not define you. It's your resolve to recover that does.
📵 “The Constant Noise You Don’t Hear — But Your Body Does”. AI-Generated.
Have you ever felt tired without doing anything? Or mentally heavy even after resting? You’re not alone — and you’re not lazy. You may just be surrounded by a kind of stress you don’t even notice anymore. It’s not loud like a shout. It’s not painful like a headache. It’s quiet. But it’s always there.
By DR. Allama iqbal7 months ago in Psyche
The Day I Let Go of Survival Mode
I used to think something was wrong with me. I wasn’t crying, but I felt hollow. I wasn’t falling apart, but I was constantly tired—tired in my bones, in my soul. It was more than physical exhaustion. It was a kind of weariness that sleep couldn’t fix and silence couldn’t soothe.
By Azmat Roman ✨7 months ago in Psyche
Things Trauma Survivors Do That Seem Rude — But Are Actually Coping Mechanisms
They say you’ve changed. That you’re cold. Distant. Rude. But they don’t know the whole story. They don’t know what it took to rebuild yourself after pain. They don’t see the layers beneath your silence. They don’t realize that what looks like “attitude” is actually *survival.*
By SHADOW-WRITES7 months ago in Psyche
The Digital Mirage: How Pornography Rewires Our Brains, Erodes Our Confidence, and How to Reclaim Your Life
In the vast landscape of the internet, pornography has become a titan. Its websites attract more visitors than Netflix, Amazon, and Twitter combined, often dismissed as a harmless form of entertainment or a normal part of modern sexuality. But behind this veneer of normalcy, a growing body of scientific research reveals a much darker picture. While "pornography addiction" is not yet an official diagnosis in psychiatry's main diagnostic manual, the World Health Organization has recently added "Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder" to its own manual, a condition largely driven by problematic pornography use. This acknowledges a clinical reality: for many, pornography use evolves into a compulsive behavior with devastating consequences.
By Kaleem Ullah7 months ago in Psyche
The Tangled Web Within: How Lying Punishes the Liar and Fractures Trust
Lying. It's a behavior as old as humanity itself, woven into the fabric of our social interactions with varying degrees of severity. From the small white lie intended to spare feelings to the elaborate deception designed for personal gain, falsehoods permeate our daily lives. Yet, while the focus often lies on the victim of deceit, a profound and often overlooked consequence unfolds within the liar themselves. The act of lying sets in motion a cascade of internal punishments that erode self-worth, breed anxiety, and ultimately fracture the very foundations of trust upon which healthy relationships and societies are built. Understanding this intricate web of internal and external repercussions is crucial, not only for fostering personal integrity but also for cultivating a more honest and reliable world.
By Kaleem Ullah7 months ago in Psyche
How Acupuncture Can Support Recovery After Miscarriage
Introduction Miscarriage is a deeply emotional and physically challenging experience that affects many women and couples. The aftermath can bring feelings of grief, confusion, and isolation, alongside the physical need for recovery. In such vulnerable times, many women seek holistic approaches to support their healing. One such method is acupuncture, a gentle, non-invasive therapy rooted in traditional Chinese medicine that can provide emotional comfort and physical balance during this sensitive period.
By Kerry Rutherford Acupuncture7 months ago in Psyche
