addiction
The realities of addition; the truth about living under, above and beyond the influence of drugs and alcohol.
Is Facebook Fueling Narcissism?
Facebook and Narcissism Facebook is both a wonderful communication tool and a disturbing forum. Over the years, the popular social media site has gone from a place where friends and family members connect with each other to a realm where enemies get on soapboxes to squabble with each other.
By Dean Traylorabout 14 hours ago 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 Lateefa day 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 Butlera day 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 Danisha day ago in Psyche
The Chocolate Addiction We Don’t Talk About: Surviving the Final Days of a Job Sweetly
It does not matter as to whether or not you are a chocolate aficionado, or a sweet tooth seems to be genetically ingrained in you; or you can't stand chocolate, whether or not you are addicted to this popular cocoa indulgence that was once a form of currency (fun fact); the binge sessions (despite healthy magnesium levels) takes over at least a couple of days before ending a long tenure at a job, whether working for yourself on a freelance or contract arrangement, or for others.
By Justine Crowley3 days ago in Psyche
When Reflection Feels Like Accomplishment
There is a subtle experience many people recognize but struggle to name: the feeling of having done something meaningful without having actually changed anything. It often follows long periods of thinking, talking, organizing, or refining ideas. The mind feels clearer. Tension feels reduced. There is a sense of closure or completion. And yet, when examined closely, nothing in the external world has moved. No decision has been enacted. No behavior has shifted. No responsibility has been embodied. What changed was internal orientation, not external reality.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast6 days ago in Psyche
Understanding Trauma is not About the Past…
"You cannot heal from trauma by understanding things intellectually"… Gabor Mate, Ennea Summit 2026. I've been lucky to come across a free 90 mins Webinar with Dr. Gabor Mate for the past three days. Available here: https://www.tylerzach.com/mh26/enneasummit
By Elizabeth Woods6 days ago in Psyche
🔐 How to Protect Yourself from AI-Powered Scams
A Practical 2026 Guide to Staying Safe from Deepfakes, Voice Cloning, and Intelligent Fraud Artificial Intelligence has revolutionized productivity, creativity, and communication. But in 2026, it has also revolutionized something darker:
By Ahmed aldeabella7 days ago in Psyche
