ptsd
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder; The storm after the storm.
Born At 28. Content Warning.
Never in my life had I imagined a day where I could wake up, stretching my arms to the sky as the goose bumps danced along my skin....without that feeling. That deep rooted anguish that floods in after that painfully short second of nothingness. That second when you wake up and for a moment you are unaware of the pain. A second of mercy before reality sets in, overpowered by that pit in your stomach and that growing hole in your chest.
By The Darkest Sunrise9 months ago in Psyche
The Good and Bad Days of Living with Complex PTSD
The Good and Bad Days of Living with Complex PTSD. My name is Elizabeth, and I am a survivor of CSA and trauma. I have come a long way in my healing journey, but I want to share with you that I still have bad days in the middle of the good ones. It is part of the healing process to feel a myriad of complex emotions. Even though it may not feel like you are making any progress, you are!
By Elizabeth Woods9 months ago in Psyche
Psychology of Fight or Flight. Content Warning.
I was getting ready to record a paranormal podcast. Upon speaking with my spirit friends, I found this and decided to re-write and edit this prose story. We spoke about the bullies in DC and everywhere. We agreed this should be re-written, created, and published. 2025, a year of bullies, hate, greed, craziness, destruction, and genocide. Other than that, I am eating lollipops and singing in the rain in Southern California.
By Vicki Lawana Trusselli 9 months ago in Psyche
Is AI Your Secret Weapon for Mental Peace? 5 Apps to Save Your Mind
Mental health isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a journey we’re all navigating, sometimes in silence. I remember a rainy evening stuck in traffic with my wife, the kind where the world feels heavy and words don’t come easy. A random memory of a road trip—us laughing over a torn map under a flickering flashlight—broke the silence and reminded us who we were. That moment was a lifeline, but what if you could have a lifeline in your pocket every day? Enter AI: not just for sci-fi movies or chatbots, but for real, tangible mental health support. These tools aren’t here to replace therapists; they’re like quiet companions, helping you process emotions, track moods, or just feel less alone.
By F. M. Rayaan9 months ago in Psyche
Boss Fight Strategies for Panic Attacks
Panic attacks are the ultimate rogue boss of mental health—they ambush you when you least expect it, hit like a truck, and leave you wondering "What the hell just happened?" But unlike video game bosses, you can’t just rage-quit and reload. (Though if you could, we’d all have a save file from before the attack started.)
By Just One of Those Things9 months ago in Psyche
10 Shocking Psychological Studies That Crossed Every Line
Introduction : Psychology is meant to heal, to help us understand the mind, and to bring light to the darkest corners of human behavior. But sometimes, it does the exact opposite. Throughout history, some psychological experiments have gone so far off the ethical rails, they became nightmares in the name of science. These studies didn’t just push boundaries — they obliterated them. Some left emotional scars, others cost lives, but all of them left one question hanging in the air: how far is too far?
By Jure Bracic9 months ago in Psyche
Why PTSD Isn’t Just a Military Problem: Understanding Civilian PTSD
When people hear the term Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), they often picture a soldier returning from war, haunted by battlefield memories. While PTSD is indeed prevalent among veterans, this common association has unintentionally overshadowed a broader and equally urgent reality: PTSD affects millions of civilians who have never served in the military.
By Richard Bailey9 months ago in Psyche
