Psyche
An open conversation about mental health; stories, experiences, advice, real life. Psyche exposes the inner workings of the human soul, mind, and spirit.
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What Happens To Your Brain When You Stop Multitasking
Digital technology is the culprit that is causing us to doom scroll when tired, disengaged and unmotivated with the content that motivated you to log onto your device to consume in the first place. That is only the beginning. In the modern workplace (and even when filing cabinets were around, I confirmed this with my adopted parents to get my facts right); reading files while you are supposed to be present to the caller on the other end of the phone line is another classic example of multitasking that causes your brain (although adaptable and intelligent) to lose focus and concentration.
By Justine Crowley12 days ago in Psyche
Learn to Be Alone...
We often find that people are told to stop making 'X, Y and Z' their personality. Well, this only arose in the social media age as especially women's interests: reading, dramas, art etc. was heavily criticised as being 'useless'. It is historically well-documented that though many men require the work of women, whether it be through unpaid labour or entertainment, they also refuse to acknowledge it is important. This is why since it has been something of recognition, they have been complaining of a 'loneliness epidemic' now that women are withholding access.
By Annie Kapur22 days ago in Psyche
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Most recently published stories in Psyche.
The Truth About Social Media Addiction: Why We Can’t Stop Scrolling
The Reality of Social Media Overuse One morning in 2026, fingers swipe screens before feet touch the floor. Instead of coffee, attention flows into glowing rectangles filled with faces, clips, noise. Beneath each endless feed lies invisible wiring - patterns forming without consent.
By Abdul Lateefabout 2 hours ago in Psyche
The Inner Critic: Understanding the Psychology of Self-Talk. AI-Generated.
There is a voice most people hear every day, though few pause to examine it closely. It comments on mistakes, evaluates performance, predicts outcomes, and quietly narrates social interactions. Sometimes it encourages. Often it criticizes. This internal dialogue, commonly referred to as the inner critic, belongs to the subcategory of cognitive and self-psychology that explores self-talk and self-evaluation. Far from being random mental noise, the inner critic plays a central role in shaping identity, confidence, and emotional well-being.
By Kyle Butlerabout 4 hours ago in Psyche
I Finally Let Myself Cry — Here’s What Happened
I used to believe that crying meant losing. Losing control. Losing strength. Losing respect. So I stopped myself every time the tears came. I swallowed them in meetings. I blinked them away in arguments. I turned my face to the wall at night and told myself to “be strong.”
By Dadullah Danishabout 7 hours ago in Psyche
The Power of Your Mind: How Your Thoughts Shape Your Reality and Success
The Power of Your Mind: How Your Thoughts Shape Your Reality Your Mind Is More Powerful Than You Think We often believe that life is driven solely by circumstances—money, people, luck, or situations. But according to psychology, a large part of our life reality is created by our own thoughts.
By NadirAliWritesabout 9 hours ago in Psyche
Identifying Fraudulent Practices in the Digital Tarot Industry
The detection of fraudulent tarot practitioners in digital environments depends on the systematic evaluation of seven behavioral indicators: the deployment of artificial urgency, the assertion of deterministic outcomes, the solicitation of unnecessary personal information, the absence of verifiable professional profiles, pricing obfuscation, methodological opacity, and the lack of institutional accountability mechanisms. Understanding these indicators equips consumers with a practical framework for navigating an industry that remains largely unregulated.
By Enrique Martinezabout 11 hours ago in Psyche
Who Do You Look Up To?
My name is Elizabeth, and I am a survivor of sexual abuse and trauma. I endured things, terrible things when I was growing up. I was just a young sprout, but my lack of years and stature, failed to tell everyone what I had already lived through and seen with my young eyes.
By Elizabeth Woodsabout 20 hours ago in Psyche
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