Latest Stories
Most recently published stories in Psyche.
Narcissism
Narcissists need to be right to the exclusion of other viewpoints. They are busy projecting onto others traits they find unacceptable in themselves. It is their way or the highway. They are unwilling to see other people’s points of view. Narcissists have a sense of entitlement to everything, which is a lot worse if they have money. Narcissists are self-absorbed and the jury is out on whether or not they can change if they are in a relationship with a non-narcissist. Narcissists like to fish for compliments and enjoy flattery. Until their narcissism context is realized, they have many friends who are willing to be sources of narcissistic supply.
By Iria Vasquez-Paez8 years ago in Psyche
Munchausen by Proxy
Munchausen by Proxy Munchausen syndrome and Munchausen by proxy are similar mental health problems. Munchausen syndrome is different from Munchausen by proxy in that Munchausen syndrome features a sufferer acting like they have a physical or mental illness when they do not. They lie about being ill to anybody who will listen, also making up outlandish stories. Munchausen by proxy means that a perpetrator will make a child or dependent adult ill through their caregiving, then they lie about the illness to doctors, also wanting to be the one who gets attention from the doctor. Munchausen by proxy sufferers make somebody else ill, step in and be the hero, and then lie about it to doctors as if the “ill” person has a real illness.
By Iria Vasquez-Paez8 years ago in Psyche
My Anxiety Story
To begin with, I never knew what the big deal was. I've always been a very put together individual and since I was a child I've had things that haunt me and somehow I always managed to keep up a front and get through life. As a person I am completely an extrovert, I could get along with almost anyone. You could say that I can be very sociable but deep down I've never felt like I belong anywhere, I've always just felt alone no matter how many people stand around me or how many friends everyone thinks I have. I'm not really sure where it came from or specifically what point anxiety started to become a standing issue in my life but I know that this year and last year was extremely tough for me. I realised how much of an effect anxiety really has on a person because it took me. It ripped me away from myself. They are moments in time when things get way too much and it makes me feel like I'm drowning. Oh no... I don't mean that lightly. I literally could feel water filling my lungs and then I wouldn't be able to breathe. My mind would stray to all the things that are happening and this sadness takes over. It doesn't matter where I am or who I'm with, it doesn't go away. I have to focus, my mind, my breathing. Breathe in. Breathe out. Breathe in. Breathe out. Till I'm out of that place. I have to really try and stop myself from thinking the worst, from retracing the worst. It sounds easy but my goodness, in that moment it's like the world depends on it and you just can't do it. I have to distract myself because if I don't—then I'll be slap bang in the middle of Stratford Westfield or traveling on the underground somewhere with tears rolling down my face and I won't be able to stop it. And then it feels like everyone is staring and oh my god, it sucks.
By Muted Clarity8 years ago in Psyche
My Depression
It's like a hole. I'm walking without a care in the world until I fall. It's a deep dark hole that never ends, but I don't go easy. I grasp to the sides and I cling for my life because accepting my fate would be surrendering to the darkest parts of myself, and I still can't accept that she exists. She's ugly, worthless, she's never good enough. She won't amount to anything so she can't be part of me.
By summer sheehan8 years ago in Psyche
Surprising Eating Habits That Cause Depression and Mood Disorders
Despite what you may think, while ignoring that feeling of absolute joy received when satisfying the sound of your rumbling belly, food cravings and the level to which you spoil them can have direct repercussions on your overall mental health. Living with a mental disorder, of any kind, can be debilitating and can change your appetite just like your mood. Eating disorders can sometimes play a part, but that's not always the case, nor can it always be so accurately defined. Our emotions and their controlling functions are still relatively unknown. In other words, everyone—all 7 or so billion of us on the planet—have different quirks and set offs. Before making any conclusions or taking any type of medication, speak to a doctor, therapist, or trained professional and get the real inside scoop on what's causing your mental strain.
By Alfred Taerz8 years ago in Psyche
A Lesson in Self-Care
I read an article a while back (after it had circled around on my Facebook feed) that discussed self-care. I agree with the author when I say this: People have a skewed view of what self-care really means. So many people today see self-care as taking a nice bath, eating a piece of cake, reading a book, and buying yourself new lotion, but that is not what self-care is.
By Kendra Felicity Wheeler8 years ago in Psyche
Be Still
Some people say that if you travel far enough, you'll find yourself. I used to find comfort in that assumption. When I realized that things didn't have to remain consistent, I took advantage of it. When something went wrong, when things felt "off," or if an opportunity presented itself — I took it. It was easy for me to leave it all behind. People, cities, universities, relationships. I kept saying I needed to find myself. If only I had known that I was never lost in the first place.
By Patricia batoon8 years ago in Psyche
A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing
We all know the origins of the phrase "a wolf in sheep's clothing." The story goes, a wolf decides to dress up as a sheep to get closer to its prey without being noticed by the herder. Every time the sheep herder leaves, the wolf eats the sheep. The wolf's plan backfires when there are no more sheep left and the herder discovers the wolf and kills it for dinner. In today's society, the phrase is commonly related to deceitful individuals who mimic their target in order to get in close proximity and attack at the first available opportunity. This can not only be applied to physical people, but to mental illnesses as well.
By Cory Garner8 years ago in Psyche
My Life’s Work is Similar to that of Edgar Cayce
I might be like Edgar Cayce, able to give good readings in trance. But I have limitations, unlike him. I have schizophrenia and need to take medication for it. I have to be medication consistent. Unfortunately, some people seem to get their panties in a bunch about my medication needs. I have to set limits on how many readings I would do in one day, if I get properly trained. He gave a lot of information out about how to use psychic talent, how to discover your purpose in life, and a lot of holistic health information.
By Iria Vasquez-Paez8 years ago in Psyche
Mental Health and Why You Don't Care
Stuart Semple had a near-death experience at the age of 19 while studying fine-art; this led to severe PTSD and a debilitating anxiety disorder. And yet, he has gone on to have a successful artistic career spanning over 13 years with over 15 solo exhibitions.
By iris georgie8 years ago in Psyche
