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I Sedated My Self-Hate with Self-Destruction
My mother once told me that I was such a pretty newborn that she felt moved to place a purple flower at the head of my crib. I was taken aback by her words since, to me, she was a woman who wasn’t especially maternal. I’d grown up with a sense of ugliness and felt a mistake.
By Chantal Christie Weiss6 months ago in Psyche
The Someday Lie
Why We Delay Our Dreams — And How to Finally Break Free As human beings, we possess an astonishing ability: we lie to ourselves with complete conviction.
By Umar Amin6 months ago in Psyche
To Whom It May Concern
To Whom It May Concern, (especially if you’re struggling too). Hi, My Name Is Annie, and I’m a Recovering Psycho. Because, you know… I take antipsychotics. So technically, that makes me a recovering psycho. (Yeah, I know, not everyone finds that funny. My mom didn’t laugh. But I did.)
By Annie Edwards 6 months ago in Psyche
Behavioral Health vs Mental Health:. AI-Generated.
Many people use the terms behavioral health and mental health interchangeably, but there is a clear distinction between the two. Understanding the difference between mental health and behavioral health can lead to more effective care, treatment planning, and better overall outcomes.
By Orange Coast Psychiatry6 months ago in Psyche
The Masterful Lie We Tell Ourselves That Prevents Us From Reaching Our Potential. Top Story - August 2025.
As Humans, We are Incredibly Good at Lying to Ourselves. When you look at the Psychophysiology of it, you'll discover that it is a Fascinating Magic Trick that We Play on Our Brain.
By Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, DFM, DHM, DAS (hc)6 months ago in Psyche
My Thoughts Were Holding Me Captive—Until a Prayer Set Me Free. AI-Generated.
I didn’t even notice when the noise inside my head got louder than the world outside. It began subtly. I would lie awake in bed, rehearsing conversations that never happened. I’d think about things I said ten years ago, wondering if people still remembered them. I’d feel ashamed of my mistakes, terrified of my future, and unsure about who I was becoming.
By Kaleem Ullah7 months ago in Psyche
Am I an Empath or the Opposite? A Brain Dissection in Real Time. Content Warning.
Intellect is something that I indeed lack. And so I feel utterly ashamed. It's like a destructive nature that binds me tightly with my idiocy. It is shameful and I find it exhausting. Not like in a subtle way but from deep within. From the very depths of my core . It is shameful, uncouth, and it, without any doubt completely showcases my involuntary degeneration. I sometimes feel desperate, in need of attention, of attachment, of touch, of guilt, of binding, of love, of torture, of whatever I feel like right now.
By E. hasan7 months ago in Psyche
Reflective/Emotional Story
By Nadeem Shah Dear younger me, You don’t know this yet, but one day you’ll look back and ache for a boy you didn’t protect—yourself.
By Nadeem Shah 7 months ago in Psyche
What Attachment Theory Taught Me About My Love Life
For the longest time, I thought love was just about chemistry, timing, and a bit of luck. I didn’t realize that what felt like love was often just a repetition of what I had unconsciously learned as a child.
By Irfan Ali7 months ago in Psyche
The Stress-Disease Connection: What Nobody’s Telling You
🌪️ Introduction: Stress — The Invisible Epidemic We talk about it casually. We normalize it in memes. We wear it like a badge of honor in our hustle culture.
By Irfan Ali7 months ago in Psyche
This Is Me, And I Love Me. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
Chapter 1: A Home Without Safety They say having both parents in the house is a blessing. But for me, it was a trap. Yes, they were there physically.
By Rere7 months ago in Psyche
7 Mental Health Practices You Must Try in 2025
The way we care for our mental health is evolving—and fast. In a world spinning with digital distractions, burnout culture, and climate anxiety, self-care is no longer just bubble baths and journaling. It's a survival skill.
By Kamran Zeb7 months ago in Psyche