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Stories in Psyche that you’ll love, handpicked by our team.
Cost of Convenience
To wake up mesmerized and still breathing was both terrifying and humbling. I woke up, forever changed, at 20 years old. I woke up with a traumatic brain injury – a TBI that would set the tone for the rest of my life. But I didn’t know it then. The fall Colorado breeze brushed against my hair, my black Security Forces beret now MIA, having shot out of the SUV like I did. Shot out of the windshield that smashed. Shot out, landing right on my head then blacking out.
By BC Purchas4 years ago in Psyche
Fight Seasonal Depression With Indoor Plants
Changing seasons can be a beautiful thing especially when each season brings new events to look forward to. But that doesn't mean it is like this for everyone, myself including. Indoor plants have helped me in the battle of seasonal depression and they can help you too.
By Chandi Peardon4 years ago in Psyche
Rest Must Be An Act of Defiance
I'm usually thinking of sleep as something I've got to schedule for, then plan two contingency plans for. 'If I have work at 12:30, I'll need to be out by 11:30, so if I wanna get some time to myself before work I should wake up by 9:30 but if I want to just sleep I'll need to wake up by 10:30- 10:45 at the latest . . .'
By Delise Fantome4 years ago in Psyche
Are You Okay?
We would never say that, would we? I mean, no one has ever said it to me. Maybe as depressed people, we keep our persona up of being okay when we are around others. We try to mask the void we feel in our hearts and minds. We try to get dressed and show up, we try to smile meekly even though we feel dead inside.
By Melissa Steussy4 years ago in Psyche
You Aren't Silly if You Think the Best Part of Christmas Is Receiving Gifts.
Without a doubt, I am speaking as someone who is not particularly religious. I believe that Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanza have more meanings than just trees, food, and gifts for religious people. Nonetheless, I can't help but believe that presents are a crucial part of Christmas, even for fervent believers. This is because gift sharing is a considerably more significant ritual than we often imagine when done without greed or expectations.
By Avocado Nunzella BSc (Psych) -- M.A.P 4 years ago in Psyche
How I Stopped Having Food Guilt and Anxiety at Christmas
Gingerbread people and sugar cookies, heaps and piles of boxed chocolate at work, grandma's Christmas pudding and don't forget about that yule log after that huge fest you're about to indulge in... okay you get it.
By Victoria Bezzeg4 years ago in Psyche
How 'Dear Evan Hansen' Helped Me Find My Inner Self as Someone Who Struggles
Dear Lewis Jefferies, today is going to be a good day because you've accepted that having social anxiety is okay. The pain I've endured in the past of declining invitations to go out with people because I couldn't bring myself to going is unimaginable.
By Lewis Jefferies4 years ago in Psyche
