addiction
The realities of addition; the truth about living under, above and beyond the influence of drugs and alcohol.
I Was the Strong One Until It Broke Me
For as long as I can remember, people have seen me as “the strong one.” The dependable friend. The sibling who always listens. The co-worker who steps up when things fall apart. I carried that title like a badge of honor, proud that others trusted me, proud that I could be the one who held everyone together.
By Nadeem Shah 6 months ago in Psyche
Healing the Wounds of Childhood. Top Story - August 2025.
An ache used to whip around my heart when I reflected on my parents. Although there were colourful splashes of happy times, growing up with them formed a foundation within me that emanated sadness.
By Chantal Christie Weiss6 months ago in Psyche
I Didn’t Know These Common Habits Were Signs of Mental Health Issues
“I thought I was just being careful, just being tired, just being introverted. But it turns out the little habits I brushed off as harmless were quiet signals my mind had been sending all along.”
By Zakir Ullah6 months ago in Psyche
8 Ways A Child Can Cope With an Alcoholic Parent
Growing up, I saw that drinking was a big part of how adults socialized. Many I knew carried boxes of their favorite liquor around with them when they visited other people’s homes. That alone is not an issue, but when social drinking turns into an everyday activity, it can become a problem.
By Lorelei Nettles6 months ago in Psyche
Why Vulnerability is My Greatest Strength — Healing Through Honest Connection
I used to think that strength meant keeping everything inside. That if I never let anyone see me cry, break, or struggle, I would somehow appear stronger. For years, I wore a mask—smiling when I wanted to scream, nodding when I wanted to collapse, and pretending everything was “fine” when, deep down, I was drowning.
By Nadeem Shah 6 months ago in Psyche
The Invisible Weight of Anxiety — Living With a Mind That Never Stops Racing
Anxiety doesn’t always look like panic attacks or someone gasping for air. Sometimes it’s invisible—quiet, hidden beneath a smile or small talk. For me, anxiety has always felt like carrying a backpack full of bricks that no one else can see. On the outside, I might look composed, even cheerful. But inside, my thoughts are racing, my chest feels tight, and I’m constantly preparing for a disaster that never seems to come.
By Nadeem Shah 6 months ago in Psyche
Addicted by Design
Every day, millions of us tap open our favorite apps—liking photos, scrolling through memes, sharing stories. It feels harmless, even fun. But behind the endless feeds and filters lies a hidden truth: these platforms aren’t designed to empower us. They’re designed to control us.
By Shehzad Anjum7 months ago in Psyche
The Last Broadcast
The Last Broadcast When the world ends, who keeps the music playing? The world ended quietly. Not with bombs or firestorms, not with cities collapsing into dust. It ended in stillness. A sickness swept through, a silence followed, and one by one, the voices that had filled the planet vanished.
By waseem khan7 months ago in Psyche
The Stranger Who Writes My Dreams
The Stranger Who Writes My Dreams When your own journal stops belonging to you, how do you know what’s real anymore? I have kept journals since I was twelve. They were my safe place, my record of small victories and humiliations, my own quiet history. No one ever touched them. No one was supposed to.
By waseem khan7 months ago in Psyche
Secrets of Candle Pattern
The History and Significance of Candlestick Patterns . Understanding Candlestick Patterns Origins Candlestick patterns originated in Japan in the 18th century, where they were used by rice traders to analyze market prices and make informed trading decisions.
By Tariq Pathan 7 months ago in Psyche
“Christian Integration in Counselor Education” by John Allen King and Kristy Ford -Chapter 16 Summary, Interaction, & Application
Summary The first author of chapter sixteen of “Christian Integration in Counselor Education,” by John Allen King and Kristy Ford is Dr. Charlotte Crosland. She works in South Carolina as an LPC, Addiction Counselor, Supervisor, and an Art Therapist. In the introductory video of the chapter, she discussed her calling into the counseling field and her specialty if addiction counseling and her passion to provide quality supervision for counselors in training. The second author of this chapter is Dr. Brad Imhoff who is a LPC in Ohio and who is currently working as the director of the Addiction Counseling Program at Liberty University and he works with clients who struggle with opioid addiction.
By Rowan Finley 7 months ago in Psyche
