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A solid support system is invaluable for one's recovery from psychiatric illness and mental health issues.

Aesthetic Exhaustion
Somewhere between choosing the right filter and adjusting the lighting, we began losing sight of ourselves. We are living in an era where the performance of life often overshadows its experience. Each day, millions of people around the world scroll, pose, post, and repeat — carefully arranging moments to fit within the narrow frames of aesthetic appeal. But beneath the beautifully edited breakfasts, sunset selfies, and #softlife reels, a silent fatigue is setting in. We are, perhaps, becoming exhausted — not from living, but from constantly curating.
By Mehtab Ahmad7 months ago in Psyche
Why Do Young Men Hesitate to Seek Mental Health Support?
Mental health issues among young men and boys Mental health issues among young men and boys are on the rise, yet they are less likely to seek help compared to their female counterparts. According to a 2023 study from the United States, approximately 40% of men do not seek help for mental health issues. The *European Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Journal* highlights that suicide rates among adolescent boys and young men are increasing, while their tendency to seek psychological support remains low. This raises critical questions: why do young men hesitate to seek mental health support, and what can schools, parents, and policymakers do to address this issue?
By Muhib Ullah 7 months ago in Psyche
Anxiety on a Plate: Is Your Diet Keeping You Stressed?
Intro: When Your Snack Attack Triggers a Meltdown You're snapping at your coworker, can't focus, and doomscrolling into a spiral - sound familiar? Glance at your plate: it's been coffee and a stale croissant since dawn, with cereal for dinner the past four nights. "Maybe I'm just tired," you mutter. Or burnt out.
By Dishmi M7 months ago in Psyche
Choosing Purpose Over Pressure
There was a time in my life when pressure dictated everything. I measured my worth by how busy I was. I lived by checklists, deadlines, and imaginary timelines that left no room for rest or reflection. I mistook exhaustion for excellence. I confused constant striving for success.
By Irfan Ali7 months ago in Psyche
How I Learned to Be at Peace with Unfinished Healing
I used to think healing meant getting to a finish line. That one day, I would wake up and all the hurt would be gone. That I'd feel nothing but lightness, clarity, and confidence. That I'd know, without a shadow of a doubt, that I was "healed."
By Irfan Ali7 months ago in Psyche
The Sacred Rage That Saved Me
There are emotions we are taught to fear. To hide. To silence. And rage—especially sacred, feminine, soul-splitting rage—is chief among them.
By Irfan Ali7 months ago in Psyche
What It's Really Like to Be in a Psychiatric Hospital at 17
I still remember the way the fluorescent lights buzzed, like they were whispering secrets I wasn’t allowed to hear. I was seventeen and terrified, holding onto a hospital-issue pillow like it could protect me from the truth: I had been admitted to a psychiatric ward.
By Ava Writes Truth7 months ago in Psyche
Trusting My Intuition in Uncertain Times
We’re taught to trust logic. To follow the facts. To look for proof before making a move. And in a world that craves certainty, intuition often gets dismissed as unreliable or naive. But during one of the most uncertain seasons of my life, when nothing seemed clear and every plan had unraveled, it was intuition—not logic—that quietly led me home.
By Irfan Ali7 months ago in Psyche
Why I Stopped “Doing It for the Gram”
At some point, without fully realizing it, my life became content. Sunsets weren’t just beautiful—they were photo ops. Coffee wasn’t just comforting—it was an aesthetic. Even my moments of peace had to be curated to fit a certain mood. I wasn’t just living—I was performing. All for one silent, ever-watching audience: Instagram.
By Irfan Ali7 months ago in Psyche
Finding Stillness in Movement
For a long time, I thought stillness could only be found in silence. That peace required slowing down, sitting still, closing my eyes, and detaching from the world around me. I believed calmness belonged to quiet places, and motion only stirred chaos.
By Irfan Ali7 months ago in Psyche
Becoming Comfortable with Not Knowing What’s Next
We’ve been conditioned to crave certainty. From the moment we’re old enough to dream, we’re asked: “What do you want to be when you grow up?” The question never stops. What’s your plan after graduation? Where do you see yourself in five years? What’s your next move?
By Irfan Ali7 months ago in Psyche
The Day I Stopped Apologizing for Existing
The Day I Stopped Apologizing for Existing How I finally reclaimed my space in the world. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been apologizing.
By Straylight7 months ago in Psyche