recovery
Your illness does not define you. It's your resolve to recover that does.
The Mirror and the Mind
In the quaint town of Willowbrook, nestled between rolling hills and ancient forests, there stood an old, dilapidated mansion. The mansion had once been the pride of the town, but now it stood forgotten and abandoned, shrouded in mystery and whispers of a dark past.
The Healing Power of Sound
In bustling cities, the constant barrage of stressful sounds can create a challenging environment. Amidst the urban symphony of car horns and alarms, the allure of utilizing soothing sounds like those found in sound baths or meditative music to combat stress and anxiety becomes intriguing. To delve deeper into this concept, a journey was undertaken to explore the science behind how music affects the brain and body.
Sanjana DixitPublished about a month ago in PsycheWhispers in the Mind
In the dimly lit room, the soft glow of a flickering candle barely penetrated the shadows that clung to the corners. Adam sat on the edge of his bed, his hands trembling as he clutched a worn journal to his chest. His mind was a battleground, torn between reality and delusion, each vying for control of his fractured psyche.
Priya PatelPublished about a month ago in PsycheMonsters Under Your Bed
I wish I’d paid more attention to the red flags. I wish I’d listened to those who truly love me. I don’t know you anymore.
Alisha WilkinsPublished about a month ago in PsycheKnight in Shining Armor
I’m drowning in a rage Trauma, There’s so much pain, hatred, and fear I’ve been preyed upon I’ve been exposed I’ve been tortured and reduced to nothing
Alisha WilkinsPublished about a month 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 about a month 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 WrenPublished about a month ago in PsycheHealthy vs. Narcissistic Ghosting.
Ghosting is a form of stonewalling considered one of the four horsemen of the apocalypse in romantic relationships. Ghosting and stonewalling are avoidance defence strategies that break emotional bonds, lead to conflict, dysfunction, and eventual destruction of a relationship.
writemindmattersPublished about a month ago in PsycheThe World Filled With Magic
The world was filled with magic when I was a child; it was wherever I dared to look. Elves and goblins lurked in between the trees of forests at the edge of the school’s park, watching from the brambles and the brush as I’d try to play with my classmates.
Haley M.T.Published 2 months ago in Psyche8 Transformative Journal Prompts for Abuse Survivors
When I was first diagnosed with Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD), I felt confused, overwhelmed, and alone. I’d escaped my abusive relationship of five years only to learn that, in many ways, I may never be completely free.
Veronica WrenPublished 2 months ago in Psyche4 Ways My CPTSD Brain is Annoying as Hell Today
Don’t look at me like that. I do all of the healthy, self-care ish they tell you to do when you’re traumatized. I stretch, practice my breathing, stay active, go to therapy, medicate, and on and on forever.
Veronica WrenPublished 2 months ago in PsycheThe Public Health Issue of Nightmares
I have this recurring nightmare, and it’s really boring. Don’t get me wrong, it’s terrifying, it just happens so often that I’m sick of it. Enduring the stress can feel more exhausting than staying up all night. Whether purposefully or not, I often do that instead.
Veronica WrenPublished 2 months ago in Psyche