addiction
The realities of addition; the truth about living under, above and beyond the influence of drugs and alcohol.
The Neurological Impact of Social Media
In today's digital age, the pervasive influence of social media on our daily lives has sparked significant interest and concern regarding its effects on cognitive functions, particularly memory. The rise of heavy social media use has raised questions about how this constant exposure to information impacts memory formation and cognitive performance. Understanding the potential consequences of excessive social media use on memory is essential in navigating the digital landscape effectively. This introduction sets the stage for exploring the intricate relationship between social media usage and memory function, shedding light on the challenges and implications associated with this modern phenomenon.
Sanjana DixitPublished a day ago in PsycheHey You, Stop Judging That Addict!
In my Morning Pages today, the same theme. I’m starting over. Again. A new day, a fresh start, and despite a lifetime of failures and giving in to temptation, I’m hopeful. Again.
Joe Guay - Dispatches From the Guay Life!!Published 4 days ago in PsycheHow to care for oneself while grieving
How to care for oneself while grieving Grief in its entirety strikes while you least expect it. The atrocity of sadness lies in the false notion of being alone and having it all together all the time. To be or not to be in the constant state of despair is not in one’s hands, as melancholy varies in its intensity ranging from a dejected mood to deep and chronic loneliness. Oftentimes people subject their negativity to a mere passage of time, but often there is an underlying cause that needs to be addressed and healed to become in a state of awareness of their emotions and innate being. It is important to bring light to the need to embrace one’s emotions and not shame ourselves with guilt when we don't feel happy or in rhythm with our souls. Often we lose the sense of self when surrounded by grief.
Hridya SharmaPublished 6 days ago in PsycheTalking About Abuse is Uncomfortable As Hell
It’s tough to really know who I am without knowing me through the lens of my trauma. I try not to think of this as a particularly negative thing; it’s just information. Backstory that’s important to the current plot.
Veronica Wren - Trauma Sucks. Recovery Shouldn't.Published 6 days ago in Psyche- Top Story - March 2024
Trauma, Grief, and Loss
Can we fill in the rest of the frames? Yes. For sure we can add grief and loss. Chronic bereavement is another. Overdose. Suicide. Addiction. More specific abuse; rape, domestic violence, incest, physical and emotional neglect. Or fill in the blanks with your trauma.
Denise E LindquistPublished 6 days ago in Psyche The Psychology of Boredom
Imagine you are running around reenacting scenes with a gun - well, a fake gun. The action and danger is exciting and the process of enlarging a hole, like the barrel of a gun, is called boring - "Boring". Boring a hole is a slow process requiring repetitive movements from a tool that moves in circles, which might just be why things that are slow and repetitive but don't appear to be going anywhere came to be described with the same word - boring. Just a little something to pick your brain, lol.
Nomfundo GumedePublished 8 days ago in PsycheHumans are social animals
Humans are social animals and naturally form societies and civilizations. We also engage in smaller groups like sports teams or book clubs. Social psychology explores how we interact with others, how being in different groups affects our behavior, and how we perceive ourselves and others. This field aims to understand how social context influences a person's behavior.
Simretu TsegayePublished 9 days ago in PsychePsyche/ Death Cab for Cutie
You may recognize Lindsey Burdge from "A Teacher" or "Midnight swim" in the 8-minute long video "I will possess your heart" by Death Cab for Cutie. This American rock band is classified as indie rock, indie pop, and alternative rock with Vocalist Ben Gibbard.
Natasha CollazoPublished 10 days ago in Psyche- Top Story - March 2024
When the Demons Come to Play...
Who do you think you're fooling? I know you're here and I know that you were invited although not by me. You follow me through the hallway whilst you and your friends cling to the walls like unwanted spiders. You make no sound but I can feel your heaviness. I reach the door to my and my husband's bedroom and hesitate. The tension in the air is so thick I could cut it with a knife. He lies just behind this door, sleeping as usual. Lately, if he's not sleeping then he's working or drinking or something else entirely. I keep trying to help him but I keep getting the feeling that he may be too far gone. I keep getting this sinking feeling that he likes the darkness. I'm scared he's the one who asked you here.
Lindsey AltomPublished 11 days ago in Psyche Brushes of Resilience
Charlie remained at the intersection of his life, encompassed by the garbage of broken dreams and the reverberations of a daily existence once loaded up with sureness. It was a second carved in misfortune, the sort that tests the actual texture of one's presence.
The Dark Truth
I want to start with something that is hopefully obvious... Eating disorders should NOT be glamorized. Some of the stuff in here is well known but other stuff isn't as obvious unless you deal with or have dealt with them in the past.
Rene PetersPublished 14 days ago in PsycheAddiction
Introduction Addiction has a huge impact on society in ways we are just beginning to understand, it's affecting individuals and communities in diverse ways. Traditionally it's associated with substance abuse, addiction manifests in various forms, ranging from compulsive shopping to disordered eating and problematic online pornography use (POPU). These addictive behaviors can disrupt lives, strain relationships, and undermine well-being, posing significant challenges to both individuals and the world at large.