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Depression in Smiling Faces: The Hidden Pain of High-Functioning Depression
Introduction: The Mask We Wear Every day, millions of people walk through life wearing a mask. You see them at work, laughing at jokes. You see them on social media, posting selfies and quotes about strength. You may even live with one—someone who seems completely fine on the outside, but inside, they’re struggling to hold themselves together.
By Shoaib Afridi7 months ago in Psyche
Love Is Not a Feeling
When Maya met Aarav, it felt like the world had finally shifted into place. The first glance, the first smile — it was effortless, light, intoxicating. She’d heard people talk about “love at first sight” and wondered if it was just a myth, a romantic exaggeration. But now, with Aarav, it seemed real. The way his eyes crinkled when he laughed, the ease of their conversations, the shared silences that felt comfortable rather than awkward — it was a feeling unlike any she’d experienced.
By Muhammad Wisal7 months ago in Psyche
The Difficulty Of Freedom
In the US, many people Celebrate today as a Day of Freedom from Tyranny. Now, if you go into the History of the US, there are Challenges that Exist, and some may say this is not accurate, or that it is a day about the "Possibility" of Freedom.
By Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, DFM, DHM, DAS (hc)7 months ago in Psyche
Persecutory-Onset Psychotic Disorder: Understanding the Fracture Between Mind and Reality
Introduction Persecutory-onset psychotic disorder represents a serious clinical condition, often sudden in its onset, in which the individual develops false and unjustified beliefs of being threatened, watched, or harmed by others. These beliefs—known as persecutory delusions—can emerge in individuals who previously showed no clear signs of psychological distress. The disorder drastically alters the person’s worldview, erodes trust in others, and makes daily functioning extremely difficult, both for the individual and for those close to them.
By Siria De Simone7 months ago in Psyche
The Sewing Box
The box had been there for years — untouched, unspoken, and always in the same corner of Nana’s old attic. Covered in lace that had long since yellowed, it waited like a quiet witness. When Nana passed away that winter, I returned home after seven years to settle her affairs — not entirely ready for what I would find.
By Arshad khan7 months ago in Psyche
Left on Read, Left in Ruins: The Social Toll of Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
The Message That Lingers It usually starts with a message that seems thoughtful enough: "Hey! How have you been?" There's a flicker of something warm in your chest. Maybe surprise. Maybe hope. Maybe a quiet kind of excitement that someone thought of you after so long. You pause whatever you're doing, take the time to respond — kindly, carefully, openly. You ask them how they are, maybe even suggest catching up.
By TechHermit7 months ago in Psyche
The Science of a Mother's Kiss
When a mother kisses her child, it may seem like a fleeting, ordinary act. A moment of tenderness that slips by unnoticed in the rhythm of everyday life. But behind that simple gesture is a powerful force. One that science is only now beginning to understand. A mother’s kiss is not just love — it is biology. It is the way nature designed emotional bonding, trust, and safety to begin.
By DigitalAddi7 months ago in Psyche
Flawed, Fierce, and Full of Glitter: A Story of Reclamation
There’s a special kind of audacity required to reclaim your worth when the world has spent years convincing you you shouldn’t. It’s like walking into a party you weren’t invited to, grabbing the mic, and belting out a power ballad while maintaining unbroken eye contact with everyone who ever doubted you. Which, let’s be honest, is exactly the kind of energy we should all be cultivating.
By Beautiful Disasterpiece7 months ago in Psyche
