trauma
At its core, trauma can be thought of as the psychological wounds that persist, even when the physical ones are long gone.
7 Ways To Know You Are Born Into A Toxic Family
All of my life all I wanted is to be free from my toxic family. Though they wouldn't call it being toxic. I remember a time when I called my Mom evil. She posts on Facebook, "My daughter called me Evil."
By Emily Curry (Rising Phoenix)3 years ago in Psyche
The Sound of a Dream
Nobody can hear a scream in the vacuum of space, or so they say. Of course “they” say lots of things. They always have and they always will. It’s not that they don’t have good intentions, but how could they possibly know everything? Even if everyone was truly in touch with each other and all the answers were presented wrapped in a bow, the party would still be a bust. And “nobody” is a big word when referencing something as vast as space. Even though we have sent probes deep into its expanse, although we’ve stared through telescopes into the stars and recorded astonishing sights, and though we build massive satellites to receive messages - we just don’t hear. If they tried, without fear of failure and threw all their might and will at the puzzle, they couldn’t hope to understand it. This puzzle was complex, big, ever changing, never ending, and it was beyond our reach. Some things are and we just can’t get all the way there on our own. It’s too far and too overwhelming. For most, it’s just too hard to try.
By Jason Moore3 years ago in Psyche
Why Then Do We Scream?
Nobody can hear a scream in the vacuum of space, or so they say. But you can feel it... That cold pit in your chest as all the blood races to your extremities, preparing you for a fight. That shiver that radiates from your spine and raises goosebumps everywhere it touches.
By Hank Ryder3 years ago in Psyche
Am I Being Abused?
How do you tell if you're being emotionally abused? A lot of people who have never been abused get confused. After all, how does a person not know they are being abused? Well, that's the fun part of emotional and mental abuse and abusive individuals. Generally abusive relationships never start out abusive.
By Hope Martin3 years ago in Psyche
Dark Feelings
Numb to the pain you look to the bright side, engulfed with jealousy when darkness laughs and you can't hide. People try to help while they are part of the cause, but the mind takes over as you forget to pause. Mental Illness is not fun and games, triggers can't be controlled but may be contained. Turn it off so no one can hear, the yelling from loved ones, that's in your ears. Emotions cause problems so throw them away, Let logic and pleasure be your guiding way. Noises of joy and love at your expense don't make you sick but damage your pathway. You think you want what others have, but maybe it's something you believe you will never have.
By The Kind Quill3 years ago in Psyche
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN THE UNITED STATES
Domestic violence and abuse in the United States has affected people throughout its history and is a factor in many families’ lives today, affecting the victims both physically and psychologically. The victims and perpetrators of domestic violence can be male or female, heterosexual or homosexual, young or old. Though, the majority of cases are still the male as the perpetrator and the female as the victim. This type of violence can be found in different religious, racial, and ethnic groups and different socioeconomic and class backgrounds. The victims and perpetrators of domestic violence can be your mother, father, brother, sister, cousin, best friend or even you, it does not discriminate. It is a storm that destroys lives and tears apart relationships and families within.
By Sherrie D. Larch3 years ago in Psyche
The Girl Everyone Disliked in High School
Life was not easy for me. I somehow grew past all the pain, the hate, the depression, the humiliation, the anger, and the hate. I could go on with all the feelings that I had growing up as a teenager but I think I got my point across. This is the hardest story I will ever have to write. I may be 20 or more years past this time in my life but, bringing up all this pain and emotion is not something I ever want to do. I just would like to forget.
By Kerrie G.Diaz3 years ago in Psyche
The Link Between Depression and Youth Violence
Depression and violence among adolescents are two public health concerns in the United States that require urgent attention. The relationship between mental health and violence, particularly school violence, has recently gained public attention due to several high-profile school shootings. Understanding the role of mental health in violent and aggressive behavior among youth is a complex issue. The link between depression and violence among adults is well-established. However, varying manifestations of depression among adolescents raise unique questions about its role in understanding and preventing youth violence. While depression profoundly affects individual functioning, its high rate of occurrence among youth also has societal implications, including decreased productivity and social engagement and potentially increased rates of violent behavior and crime.
By Jourdan Wilson3 years ago in Psyche
Rapid
Her words drifted to me like grains of sand on a breeze. “What do you notice?” My eyes darted from left to right but I saw nothing. I felt warm. I heard a steadily increasing rhythm. A train maybe... Yes, a train. But its hypnotic chugging wasn’t the strongest sensation I had.
By Meagan Dion3 years ago in Psyche
Daydreaming of a Nightmare
How can it be so painful to watch you die when I don't even know who you are? It still puts that ache in my chest; a blackhole of unmeasurable gravity building up so much pressure that I don't know if I'll be able to take another breath. Winters, with chills that pierce cloth like arrows through armor and make every intake of air relentlessly sobering, have passed. It must be a decade now since you left this wound on me. Why is this dream tattooed onto my brain with I as the only viewer of the exhibit asking its meaning?
By William Voss3 years ago in Psyche
