recovery

Your illness does not define you. It's your resolve to recover that does.

Breaking the Stigma
Breaking the Stigma: Talking Openly About Mental Health In a world where conversations flow freely across digital platforms and social media, one topic still tends to be brushed under the rug—mental health. Despite increased awareness in recent years, stigma around mental health issues continues to thrive, fueled by misunderstanding, fear, and cultural conditioning. It’s time to break the silence. Talking openly about mental health is not just beneficial—it’s essential.
By Gabriela Tone9 months ago in Psyche
Returning to Yourself: The Importance of Mental Health Amid the Noise
When was the last time you truly listened to yourself in silence? I don’t mean staying quiet for others, but that moment when you shut everything off and allow yourself to hear what’s inside: your fears, your exhaustion, your unresolved questions. In a world that never stops, where appearing busy seems like a virtue, recovering your inner calm is more than self-care—it’s emotional survival.
By Luis DM9 months ago in Psyche
Learning To Redefine My Recovery
Two years ago, I relapsed; even saying this now feels like a failure and a win at the same time. But when it happened, it felt like the end of the world. Like everything I had built had crumbled and meant nothing, shame, guilt, and hopelessness are how they made me feel, and for a while, they made me wonder if I was still worthy to write and work in mental health.
By SP 9 months ago in Psyche
The Metamorphosis Of The Mind
I didn’t recognize myself in the mirror one morning. Not metaphorically, I mean, I stared and my face felt like a mask someone else wore while pretending to be me. My eyes weren’t mine. They had this quiet violence in them, like a storm that’s forgotten how to rage but still knows how to ruin... I stood there, half-dressed, toothpaste still foaming in my mouth, wondering how a person could exist and still not be here.
By Odeb9 months ago in Psyche
Beyond the Buzzword
Beyond the Buzzword What Is Mental Health and Why It Matters Mental health is a term we often hear, but many people still struggle to define what it truly means. Often mistaken for simply being free from mental illness, mental health is much broader and more complex. It's about how we think, feel, and behave — and how we cope with life, relationships, stress, and change.
By Gabriela Tone9 months ago in Psyche
The Wall
The Wall" There was a time when Daniel Gray moved through life with the kind of confidence people mistook for certainty. At thirty-two, he had a stable job in finance, a sleek downtown apartment, and a calendar packed with meetings, gym sessions, brunches, and the occasional weekend trip to the coast. To most, he was successful. Controlled. Ambitious.
By Gabriela Tone9 months ago in Psyche
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
What Is an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)? The **aorta** is the largest artery in the body, carrying oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the rest of the body. The **abdominal aorta** is the section of the aorta that runs through the abdomen, supplying blood to vital organs such as the intestines, kidneys, and lower limbs.
By Gabriela Tone9 months ago in Psyche
100 Reasons Why
Sometimes the price of loving so deeply comes with the quiet wondering if I should just stop caring about other people and turn dark, the path I see so many other kind souls go down after feeling the pain of this world. So, I wanted to write a list of 100 reasons that I love exactly who I am - for the days when my heart grieves and aches as my mind explores the myriad of reasons that I should be anyone other than myself - to avoid causing myself so much pain.
By The Schizophrenic Mom9 months ago in Psyche
At What Cost?
We Live is a Hyper World. Things are Moving Hyper Fast. Emotions are becoming Hyper-Reactive. Stressors are Hyper Intense.
By Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, DFM, DHM, DAS (hc)9 months ago in Psyche
Parkinson and Stem Cells
Stem Cells and the Future of Parkinson’s Treatment: Two Studies Point to a Breakthrough For millions of people living with Parkinson’s disease, recent developments in stem cell research have sparked a new wave of hope. In a pair of groundbreaking studies, scientists reported that stem cell transplants into the brains of Parkinson’s patients not only survived but also produced dopamine—the chemical most affected by the disease. Even more encouragingly, early results showed that some patients experienced measurable improvements in their symptoms.
By Gabriela Tone9 months ago in Psyche
The Bench
The Bench. A simple story we share, we that have loved are kin. I invite you to find that place in your heart that resonates with love.
By Theosis Northam9 months ago in Psyche
It's March 25. Honorable Mention in The Metamorphosis of the Mind Challenge.
I still think about Giuseppe every day. It’s March 25 and I catch myself staring out the window - in a trance - never sure for how long or what I was looking for. Spring has started to reveal himself, provocatively - though my desire seems frozen inside the 25 kisses G used to leave on my sleepy forehead before catching the metro; a morning person to my night owl, compatible only through dialectical juxtaposition, cosmically at odds. I’ve learned to relinquish my daze to Spring, an act of supplication to lead the escape from Winter and all the heartbreak we bore with the cold, infamous for keeping dead organs alive.
By Aaron Calloway9 months ago in Psyche