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A solid support system is invaluable for one's recovery from psychiatric illness and mental health issues.
When I Finally Stood Up For Myself
For most of my life, I was the quiet one. The agreeable one. The one who said "yes" even when I meant "no." I wore my silence like armor—polite, helpful, easy to be around. I thought it made me lovable. And maybe it did, but only to people who benefited from my silence.
By Muhammad Sabeel8 months ago in Psyche
Are You Nice or Are You Kind?
Are You Nice or Are You Kind? There are a few key benchmarks that help to determine which category you fall under. Admittedly, it’s not always easy to unravel your motivations, or you may be oblivious to the behaviours, or just plain in denial about what you are contributing to relationships. Sometimes, people want to be seen as nice, even if it hurts them.
By Susan Lee Woodward8 months ago in Psyche
Is AI Your Secret Weapon for Mental Peace? 5 Apps to Save Your Mind
Mental health isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a journey we’re all navigating, sometimes in silence. I remember a rainy evening stuck in traffic with my wife, the kind where the world feels heavy and words don’t come easy. A random memory of a road trip—us laughing over a torn map under a flickering flashlight—broke the silence and reminded us who we were. That moment was a lifeline, but what if you could have a lifeline in your pocket every day? Enter AI: not just for sci-fi movies or chatbots, but for real, tangible mental health support. These tools aren’t here to replace therapists; they’re like quiet companions, helping you process emotions, track moods, or just feel less alone.
By F. M. Rayaan8 months ago in Psyche
The Eldest Daughter Syndrome: I Was the Second Mom, Not the Sister
There’s something funny about being the eldest daughter in a brown household — you’re not just the firstborn. You’re the test run, the third parent, the role model, and somehow, the family’s unofficial emotional manager.
By Tavleen Kaur8 months ago in Psyche
What My Anxiety Taught Me About Control
For the longest time, I believed that control was the key to peace. If I could organize every minute, double-check every plan, rehearse every conversation in my head, I thought I could somehow avoid the crushing weight of panic that lingered just below the surface. Anxiety, to me, was a failure—a loss of grip on the world I so desperately wanted to manage.
By The Manatwal Khan8 months ago in Psyche
Boss Fight Strategies for Panic Attacks
Panic attacks are the ultimate rogue boss of mental health—they ambush you when you least expect it, hit like a truck, and leave you wondering "What the hell just happened?" But unlike video game bosses, you can’t just rage-quit and reload. (Though if you could, we’d all have a save file from before the attack started.)
By Just One of Those Things8 months ago in Psyche
The ‘Ring of Power’ Problem: When Coping Mechanisms Turn Toxic
There comes a time in every fantasy hero’s journey when they realize the artifact they’ve been relying on is actually whispering dark thoughts into their mind. For Frodo, it was the One Ring. For you? It might be that ”harmless” habit you swear helps you cope—but is slowly turning you into a gaunt, obsessed shell of yourself.
By Just One of Those Things8 months ago in Psyche
The ‘Dungeon Master’s Guide’ to ADHD Brain
Imagine your brain as a tabletop RPG session where: You’re the DM (supposedly in charge) Your thoughts are chaotic NPCs (all talking over each other) Your focus is that one player who keeps getting distracted by shiny loot
By Just One of Those Things8 months ago in Psyche
Rest Is Not Laziness: Breaking the Hustle Mentality We Grew Up With
There’s a particular kind of guilt that creeps in when you’re doing... nothing. The kind where you’re lying in bed on a Sunday afternoon, phone in hand, sunlight pouring in — and instead of feeling peace, your chest tightens. You start thinking about your to-do list. You wonder if you’re wasting time. You feel like you should be doing something.
By Tavleen Kaur8 months ago in Psyche
