schizophrenia

Schizophrenia 101; look beyond the pop culture portrayals and learn the reality behind this oft-stigmatized mental illness.

The Whisper of the Peacock Feather - A Tale of Hidden Magic
Beneath the banyan tree, young Mira found a peacock feather glowing with iridescent hues. Its whispers would unravel a secret older than time itself.
By Perry12 months ago in Psyche
The Luminous Grove
The night was alive with an otherworldly glow. As Aiden stepped cautiously through the dense woods, his breath hitched at the sight before him—a colossal ancient tree standing at the heart of a meadow, its roots sprawling like the veins of the earth. But what truly stole his breath away were the tiny, glowing fungi that surrounded its base, illuminating the ground with a mesmerizing blue hue.
By Perry12 months ago in Psyche
The Lost Gateway
The last rays of the sun were fading into the horizon. Eliana slowly walked towards the luminous cave, feeling as if this path would lead her to another world. Tiny glowing specks floated around her, as if signaling the presence of an unknown force.
By Perry12 months ago in Psyche
Anora (2024) - A Riveting Exploration of Dreams and Realities
"Anora" directed by Sean Baker, is a 2024 American comedy-drama that has garnered significant attention for its compelling narrative and outstanding performances. The film follows the tumultuous journey of Anora Mikheeva, portrayed by Mikey Madison, a young sex worker from Brooklyn who impulsively marries Vanya Zakharov, the son of a Russian oligarch. This sudden union sets off a chain of events as Vanya's parents intervene, attempting to annul the marriage, forcing Anora to navigate the complexities of her new reality.
By Perry12 months ago in Psyche
Dear Bullies, Here's What You Don't Know About Me.
I have tasted the pain of invisibility like it was the only being known, Through the budding years of my existence, I sat through the corridors forlorn,
By Hridya Sharma12 months ago in Psyche
The Psychological Underpinnings of Benevolent Sexism: A Comprehensive Exploration
A recent study by Clever Girl found that "benevolent sexism" (BS) can hurt women in the short and long term. Benevolent sexism is when someone (usually a man) says something that seems supportive and upbeat but is based on traditional gender stereotypes. Unlike hostile sexism or other overt forms of discrimination, it is unique in that it is often used with intentionally positive intentions and is usually interpreted as such by the recipient. For example, Carla and Alex have been anticipating their manager's annual performance reviews.
By Hridya Sharmaabout a year ago in Psyche
The Shadows I Fear. Content Warning.
For the last 15 years I have struggled with what I call "negative hallucinations" whenever I get too much stress in my life. They typically take the form of shadows saying some really dark and untrue things like:
By The Schizophrenic Momabout a year ago in Psyche
Going Dark
I had a conversation with a friend last night and it reminded me of a pattern of behavior from other people around me. I was letting my friend know that I may not be very responsive in the next several days because of situations that I am dealing with in my life and they responded with the understanding that I am a busy person.
By The Schizophrenic Momabout a year ago in Psyche
Why People Fail Us Under Pressure
Life has a way of presenting challenges that reveal the true nature of those around us. These moments, often unexpected and deeply personal, can leave us feeling isolated, questioning why people we trust seem to step away when we need them the most. The hurt that accompanies such disappointments isn’t just about the absence of support; it’s about the breaking of unspoken promises, the betrayal of shared bonds.
By Seymour Sozaabout a year ago in Psyche
Changing The Narrative
Personality "disorder." ... Personality: "The combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinct character" (Oxford University Press, 2025).
By Anna Sophiaabout a year ago in Psyche
Does Your Psychological Diagnosis Mean Much Today?
Psychology's delayed reaction to the inhumanity of unitary dominance over collective collaboration has resulted in considerable personal and systemic harms to multiple intersections of race, gender, ability, and social status.
By writemindmattersabout a year ago in Psyche
The Dam Breaks
Here is an article with subjects of outrage, self-disclosure and the meaning of close to home articulation, as motivated by the text: The Break in the Dam: Exploring the Rapids of Outrage There's tension snapping all around, one that I haven't felt for quite a while. It isn't the slow structure disdain of bygone eras yet something else entirely a crude, untamed energy fuming underneath the surface. I've been paying attention to music that shouts, seethes against the perishing of the light, music that repeats the savage I epitomize inside my Prisons and Winged serpents crusades: a person characterized by unrestrained rage.
By Sikandar prasadabout a year ago in Psyche