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The Quiet Power of Good Health
We don’t always notice health until it’s gone. It’s like the air we breathe—essential, invisible, and only truly appreciated when it’s missing. More than just the absence of illness, health is the quiet foundation that allows life to unfold with energy, joy, and meaning. It touches every part of our existence: how we move, think, feel, and connect with others.
By meerjanan5 months ago in Psyche
Strength Isn’t Always a Choice
By Nadeem Shah People praised me for being strong, but they didn’t see the truth—my strength wasn’t a gift, it was a sentence I never chose to serve.
By Nadeem Shah 5 months ago in Psyche
The Wake-Up Call
Rafiq was 38, a man who wore his busy schedule like a badge of honor. As a project manager at a fast-growing tech company, he thrived on back-to-back meetings, late-night emails, and the constant hum of productivity. His desk was cluttered with energy drink cans, half-eaten sandwiches, and sticky notes filled with reminders. Promotion after promotion had come his way, but somewhere along the path, he’d stopped noticing how tired he really was.
By meerjanan5 months ago in Psyche
The Pillars of Health
When we talk about health, many of us think first about the body—whether we’re eating right, exercising, or avoiding illness. But true health goes much deeper than that. It’s not just the absence of sickness; it’s about feeling good in your body, your mind, and your relationships. The World Health Organization puts it well: health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being. That’s a powerful idea—one that reminds us health isn’t something we achieve once and forget about. It’s an ongoing process, shaped by our choices, our environment, and the world around us.
By meerjanan5 months ago in Psyche
The Sound of Her Steps
In a quiet neighborhood where jasmine climbed over old brick walls and the breeze carried the scent of fresh bread from the corner bakery, lived Mrs. Kareem.
By meerjanan5 months ago in Psyche
How to Help Someone with Bipolar Disorder:. AI-Generated.
Bipolar disorder is a complex mental health condition that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. It causes intense mood swings that shift between high-energy phases—known as mania or hypomania—and deep depressive lows. Learning how to help someone with bipolar disorder requires patience, empathy, and a willingness to understand the condition fully.
By Orange Coast Psychiatry5 months ago in Psyche
The Last Appointment
On the third floor of City General Hospital, tucked between the radiology wing and the pharmacy, was a small, unassuming room with a faded nameplate on the door: Dr. Fareed – Internal Medicine.
By meerjanan5 months ago in Psyche
I Sedated My Self-Hate with Self-Destruction
My mother once told me that I was such a pretty newborn that she felt moved to place a purple flower at the head of my crib. I was taken aback by her words since, to me, she was a woman who wasn’t especially maternal. I’d grown up with a sense of ugliness and felt a mistake.
By Chantal Christie Weiss5 months ago in Psyche
The Someday Lie
Why We Delay Our Dreams — And How to Finally Break Free As human beings, we possess an astonishing ability: we lie to ourselves with complete conviction.
By Umar Amin6 months ago in Psyche
To Whom It May Concern
To Whom It May Concern, (especially if you’re struggling too). Hi, My Name Is Annie, and I’m a Recovering Psycho. Because, you know… I take antipsychotics. So technically, that makes me a recovering psycho. (Yeah, I know, not everyone finds that funny. My mom didn’t laugh. But I did.)
By Annie Edwards 6 months ago in Psyche
Behavioral Health vs Mental Health:. AI-Generated.
Many people use the terms behavioral health and mental health interchangeably, but there is a clear distinction between the two. Understanding the difference between mental health and behavioral health can lead to more effective care, treatment planning, and better overall outcomes.
By Orange Coast Psychiatry6 months ago in Psyche
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