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Most recently published stories in Psyche.

What the Loss of Many Does to Your Soul
Let's take this story back to six years ago, when the first loss I experienced was something I did not understand. A cousin was sick and suffering from cancer. She was only in her late twenties and it brought our family together. I admired the closeness of family I had missed over the years. It brought us together to be there for one another during such a tough time. We stuck it out and began the journey of cancer and the effects it takes on a soul, mentally and physically. The entire family watched as a beautiful soul was taken out of her body. She was no longer herself, but the cancer that controlled her. We watched and tried all our very best to help. But cancer does not care. She was sent home to die peacefully next to the ones she loves.
By S.girl8 years ago in Psyche
Inspiring Books on Mental Illness
Books carry interesting pieces of realism and clarity, so much that they have helped us overcome many various obstacles as individuals. While great fiction does often show us some of the root themes and concepts of the human intellect, so few books seem to identify how to remedy certain aspects of the degraded mind. In a world full of memoirs, self-help books, and encouraging stories of all kinds, mental health has been bogged down by the more prominent concerns of entertainment — making any of its titles increasing laborious to find.
By George Herman8 years ago in Psyche
Daddy’s Girl
It was a sunny day in October. The sun was out, wind blew breezes from the tree. We were supposed to go to the pumpkin patch later in the day. It started just like all of my ordinary days. I got up, washed my face, brushed my teeth, got ready, and headed to work. I spent the first half of the morning working with my favorite manager, laughing and messing around through our shift. I’m a delivery driver and tips were good that day. I made over $40, which is a good day. I had no idea that later this day, I would decide I wanted to take my life.
By Alissa Corona8 years ago in Psyche
Trichotillomania and Me (Pt. 1)
I remember the first time I pulled out a hair. I was 10 years old, and my mother and I were reading books on the couch. I was surprised by the way the root looked: cylindrical and white except for the black dot on the very end. My mom told me to stop. I ignored her.
By Emily Grace Gill8 years ago in Psyche
Just Get Over It
"Just get over it" is a sentence that I hear a lot, more so in the past but people still say it from time to time. See, I have been in a constant battle with anxiety and depression my entire life, but it escalated when I had someone very close to me pass away. Even after telling people that I have anxiety and depression and explaining that I cannot just "get over it," they still do not seem to understand.
By Ginger Curls8 years ago in Psyche
This Very Moment
“The two most important days of your life are the day you were born and the day you find out why.” Mark Twain’s words burn in my mind as I wake to see streams of early morning light peering through the curtains suspended across the windows of the conversion van. Those ineffable words, chilling and haunting, strike me at my core. They irk me to the point of psychosis, for how am I supposed to be in touch with reality if the supposed “pivotal equation” for my life is unfinished? I know who I am. I’m Donna, Donna Leota Seaman Kirkpatrick to be specific, born into this disillusion on May 7, 1933. But how am I meant to go on when the reason as to why has been destroyed on more than one occasion? I suppose my good friend Mark didn’t consider that, and it makes my entire being ache with disdain.
By Final Thoughts8 years ago in Psyche
Her Name
There was only one way to keep her quiet. She needed to think it was her idea. She wasn’t like most twelve-year-old girls. She was dark, cynical to the point of self-destruction. Her outlandish sense of humor made it impossible for her to connect with anyone. This being what it was, she never viewed it as much of a problem. She was rather small for her age, the runt of the litter — a description that rang true on more levels than one. In fact, she always felt like an outcast in a society she never had a desire to be a part of to begin with. Her jet-black hair, the coffee-colored irises of her eyes, her swarthy complexion, and her overall disheveled appearance were all very true reflections of shadows lurking beneath the fleshly level — the secret looming, longing to be discovered, revealed. Her name was Simone Coletun and there was one way to keep her quiet; it was simply this: ask her to talk.
By Final Thoughts8 years ago in Psyche
How Does Ibogaine Treatment Work for Addiction?
Before I found out about Ibogaine treatment, I was a massive junkie. My life was in shambles. I had stolen cash, credit cards, vehicles, and probably lifespan from my parents.
By Aeden Smith-Ahearn8 years ago in Psyche
A Tribute to Delilah
I love to write about all things under the sun, but one thing I like to pay extra special attention to is the good that surrounds us all the time. It may not seem like it all the time, since oftentimes, it feels the world is in such turmoil and distress, and surrounded by so much evil that we cannot see the good. I hope with this writing, as I hope with all my writing, that I can bring a ray of hope, or some light to someone’s life, and some happiness to someone’s otherwise tumultuous life. So today I am writing a tribute to Delilah. No, not The Plain White T's’ Delilah, but the popular radio host, who has stations reaching all around the United States.
By Keely R.8 years ago in Psyche
An Open Letter to the Abused
An Open Letter to the Abused: Hey. First I want to say I am sorry. I am sorry for what happened to you. I am sorry you are hurting. I get it. I was abused too and it's painful and traumatizing. It's not fair and it's not ok. I want you to know that it's not your fault. I don't care what your abuser said to you, they are a liar! Your abuse is not your fault and you didn't deserve it.
By Lexi Merrick8 years ago in Psyche
Things That Will Most Likely Happen When You Stand Up to a Narcissist
Many of us have met, dated, worked with, been friends with, or are related to at least one narcissist. You know who they are. Those impossible, self-absorbed individuals that hurt us, and yet, in the moment, can make us feel like the most loved and desirable person on the planet. But the illusion of admiration and loyalty eventually fades, and underneath it all you realize how ruthless and self-serving they are. You realize that all that charisma and swagger served a purpose: To blindyou. Getting you to lower your guard so they can use their arsenal of manipulation to move you around like pieces on a chess board. And the worst part? Some part of you still looks forward to seeing the best of them even if it means ignoring the worst. Hey, I'm not judging you, and I don't blame you for feeling that way. When I was in the clutches of a narcissist, I craved the attention they gave. They made me feel like they loved me above all which gave my ego and self-esteem a well-needed boost.
By Courtney Jackson8 years ago in Psyche
Must Watch Movies About Bipolar Disorder
One of the biggest issues that comes with mental illness is the feeling that you're the only one who has to deal with the uphill struggle of keeping your sickness under control.
By Cato Conroy8 years ago in Psyche