addiction

The realities of addition; the truth about living under, above and beyond the influence of drugs and alcohol.

Echoes of the Quiet Room
I anticipated seeing nothing when I initially opened my grandmother's room door after she passed away. I anticipated that the room would feel empty, devoid of warmth, and composed solely of dust, cloth, and wood. Rather, I discovered presence—an unseen thread of something that encircled me before I had even crossed the threshold.
By jawad ali5 months ago in Psyche
Run Forrest, run!
The other day, I finally watched “Forrest Gump” , and noticed a theme that, to my knowledge, isn’t part of the mainstream conversation about this film - namely the developmental psychology thread running through the storyline and shaping the lives of the main characters.
By Eva Smitte5 months ago in Psyche
Quitting Smoking
How We Start Smoking There are many reasons people start smoking. The top three reasons I hear are: "I started because my parents smoked and cigarettes were easily accessible.", "I thought it would make me look grown up.", and "The people I hung around with smoked and I thought they were cool, (or wanted to fit in) so I wanted to do it too."I fell into the latter two of those three.
By Lorelei Nettles5 months ago in Psyche
Balancing Screen Time & Mental Wellness: How to Use Technology Without Letting It Harm You. AI-Generated.
Screens have become an inseparable part of daily life. From checking work emails on your laptop to scrolling through social media on your phone, the average person spends several hours a day in front of a screen. While technology provides convenience, entertainment, and connection, too much of it can take a toll on mental health. Prolonged screen time has been linked to stress, anxiety, poor sleep, and feelings of isolation.
By JP Psychiatry5 months ago in Psyche
The Echo of Silence
The Echo of Silence Evelyn sat in the dimly lit room, her hands resting on the oak desk where old letters lay scattered. The silence of the house pressed against her like a suffocating blanket. She had always feared silence, not because it was empty, but because it was never truly empty. For Evelyn, silence had a voice.
By Article Master 5 months ago in Psyche
I Tried the Viral ‘Bed Rotting’ Trend for a Week – Here’s What Actually Happened to My Mental Health
When TikTok Convinced Me to Become a Professional Couch Potato So there I was, Sunday night at 11 PM, doing that thing we all do – pretending to be productive while actually watching TikToks about people who gave up on productivity entirely. My laptop was open to a half-finished project, my coffee had gone cold three hours ago, and Monday morning was looming like a personal attack.
By Nebulova📖5 months ago in Psyche
full life details of Jeffrey Dahmer Cannibalism
Jeffrey Lionel Dahmer, infamously known as the "Milwaukee Cannibal" or "Milwaukee Monster," was one of America's most notorious serial killers. His life was a tragic confluence of deep-seated psychological disorders, profound isolation, and horrific violence that culminated in the murders of 17 young men and boys between 1978 and 1991.
By Faheem ullah5 months ago in Psyche
A Lost Trait In Today's World. Top Story - September 2025.
We have a lot of "Experts" in Our World Today... Or at least Self-Proclaimed Experts, which many may or may not agree with.
By Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, DFM, DHM, DAS (hc)5 months ago in Psyche
Neuroscience Insights: How Our Brain Processes Gambling Risks
Why do we go skydiving, invest in the stock market, or bet on a game? The allure of risk is an inherent part of human nature. The feeling that accompanies uncertainty—a mix of excitement, hope, and tension—has fascinated philosophers, psychologists, and, more recently, neuroscientists for centuries. It turns out that our propensity for risk-taking isn't just a matter of personality or conscious calculation. It's a complex biochemical process, deeply embedded in the structure and function of our brain. Understanding these mechanisms sheds new light on why gambling can be so captivating and how the brain processes the odds of winning.
By Shabbir Ahmad5 months ago in Psyche
Is Caffeine as Dangerous as Cocaine?
Caffeine is the world’s most popular psychoactive substance. It’s celebrated for its ability to boost alertness and energy, to zing us up. But its impact on the brain and body is far more nuanced than many realize, and far more individual than we give it credit for. While caffeine is not necessarily as addictive or harmful as cocaine per se, its neurological and physiological effects deserve closer scrutiny as society has normalised its excessive consumption as standard and funnily enough we’re in the midst of an unprecedented human energy burnout crisis.
By Bianca Best5 months ago in Psyche
Who Supports the Support System?
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been the one people turn to. The listener. The problem-solver. The “strong” one. At first, it felt good. There’s a kind of pride that comes with being dependable—the person who can carry other people’s pain without flinching. Friends called me their “rock.” Family relied on me to keep things together. At work, I was the one who could handle the pressure without breaking.
By Nadeem Shah 5 months ago in Psyche
They Loved My Strength, Not My Struggles
Introduction People often admire strength. They look at you and see someone who never bends, never complains, never falters. They call you inspiring, reliable, unshakable. And maybe, for a while, you even believe it.
By Nadeem Shah 5 months ago in Psyche