Latest Stories
Most recently published stories in Psyche.
The Beginning of a Long Voyage
Overcoming mental illness is a process that affects every part of your life. It is a constant battle between the brain and the self. One of the worst aspects of this affliction is so often the brain and the self feel as though they are together on this horrible journey. The brain being such a powerful organ it can seemingly control every aspect of your life during mental illness. It feels as though the two are completely inseparable.
By Denise Kerry8 years ago in Psyche
My Sadie
Meet Sadie. She is my constant companion, my 'go to girl', and my life saver. I'm Sue, Sadie's mom, and I have bipolar disorder. When I say she is my life saver, I am not referring to her rescuing me from rushing waters or pulling me out of an inferno. She saves me from falling into the depths of despair that comes with my illness. Look at those eyes. There is nothing but love there. No judgement, no awful stigma. Nothing but pure, unfiltered love.
By Sue Ryerson8 years ago in Psyche
Mind vs. Body
For years I battled depression and anxiety without even knowing, or understanding, what was actually happening inside my mind and inside my body. Growing up around the traditional western medical model, I was trained to treat my mind separate from my body. So, I went to therapy and talked about my feelings until all of my tears were gone and I was too exhausted to go on, but yet, I never actually felt better. It does help to say what was going on in my mind and to try and articulate what I was feeling, but I still went home feeling sluggish, overly fatigued, and unmotivated to do anything other than sit in my bedroom and sob.
By Devin Bowes8 years ago in Psyche
Depression
Nobody chooses to be sad or suffer from depression; many times it is situational depression caused by current, traumatic events or family dysfunction. Chronic depression comes and goes but can be just as dangerous, as it can lead to self-harm or suicide, a permanent solution to troubles and challenges. Some people suffer from genetic depression, inherited from parents.
By Martina R. Gallegos8 years ago in Psyche
What Is ADHD?
What is ADHD? This month our article focuses on an issue that is quite a contentious subject. ADHD also known as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. There is a lot of debate about the condition, as it is not yet fully understood. Some people might take the view somewhat erroneously, that it is merely an excuse for bad behaviour. However, having taught for over 25 years, I do believe that it is something that we need to consider seriously, as it can prove to be a significant barrier for some children’s learning. Understanding the condition can lead to a range of effective strategies to ensure that appropriate progress is made.
By Elisabeth Basford8 years ago in Psyche
Where the Grass is Greener
As a child I was always the good kid. I was the teacher’s pet, never misbehaved at school, homework always on time. At home I was the ideal child, I didn’t throw a fit and I always ate my vegetables. I lived an ideal life. I was never around drugs or that kind of lifestyle. My mom did everything she could to keep me away from things like that. Despite my serene background, I still found my way around to the other side of society, what conservatives call, the "counterculture."
By Chris Coleman8 years ago in Psyche
