addiction
The realities of addition; the truth about living under, above and beyond the influence of drugs and alcohol.
- 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 2 months 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 2 months 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.
Maladaptive daydreaming
“Maladaptive daydreaming describes a condition where a person regularly experiences daydreams that are intense and highly distracting” (Meadows, 2021). Another way of definig what maladaptive daydreamng is can be said as - “maladaptive daydreaming is a mental health issue where a person daydreams excessively, sometimes for hours at a time. “Maladaptive” means this type of daydreaming is an unhealthy or negative attempt to cope with or adapt to a problem” (Meadows, 2021).
Mahpara MukhtarPublished 3 months ago in PsycheThe Struggle of Mental Health in "Hamlet" by W. Shakespeare
Whispered in the darkness, this inquiry initiates a narrative of intrigue, deceit, and ethical ambiguity. In a theatrical production where each character conceals something, the response to this question is anything but straightforward. Penned by William Shakespeare between 1599 and 1601, "Hamlet" portrays its eponymous protagonist tormented by the past, yet paralyzed by the future.
Francesca Giulia GeronimiPublished 3 months ago in PsycheTraumatic Effects
What is Emotional Trauma? Symptoms of emotional trauma, an emotional outburst, extreme anxiety, and relationship issues, may seem very “crazy,” but these expressions are nothing more than a human reaction to a very abnormal situation. Bluntly, emotional trauma stems from any situation that makes us, and other mammalian species, think that we are in danger.
Raven BlackPublished 3 months ago in PsycheThe Mind and the Universal Laws
Introduction It was during my darkest times that I found the light. I had been seeking answers externally, yet the source of light I needed resided within. Just as with me, your radiance shines brightly too. This light holds a universal essence, and the Universal Laws serve to illuminate and empower us throughout this journey we call life.
The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health
Social media has become an integral part of our everyday lives in the fast evolving world of technology. Inspiring new relationships and worrisome consequences for people's mental health have emerged from the ubiquitous nature of these platforms. This in-depth investigation seeks to unravel the complex web of connections between social media and psychological health by illuminating the various ways in which these online communities impact our mental states.
Pharmaceutical and supplement journey
Get on those antidepressants, kid! I started pharmaceutical medications in 2020 (and no, not COVID-19 related) to ease some delirious symptoms churning inside my head. My biggest regret was research - specifically, a lack of it on my end.
Kalina BethanyPublished 3 months ago in PsycheTestosterone’s Impact on Mood and Mental Health
The article explores the impact of testosterone on mood and mental health, discussing its role in regulating emotions, its effects on mental disorders, and considerations for testosterone replacement therapy.
Timothy A RowlandPublished 3 months ago in PsycheRerouting the Brain of An Addict
When you commute to work or walk to school, do you take the same route every day or do you mix it up and try new pathways? Have you noticed that you tend to zone out and go on autopilot when you follow the same exact route each time? After about ten monotonous times of treading the same routine, we have hardwired our path to our regular destination. Addicts with substance use disorders have an even more ingrained brain pathway with the dopamine reward system driving their behavior. This relentless engine stops at nothing and reverts back to the previous behaviors that trigger the motivation to achieve the high like the time before. Their brains are habitually wired to gravitate toward using their drug of choice and this autopilot is in constant overdrive. Certain places, people, and stress can trigger users to relapse or keep using if they haven't attempted a recovery yet.
Tony MartelloPublished 3 months ago in Psyche