trauma

At its core, trauma can be thought of as the psychological wounds that persist, even when the physical ones are long gone.

Raw record of my mental illness on YouTube can’t be erased
During a bout with mental illness that occurred shortly after my dad died and other traumas, I went through a phase where I created YouTube videos while in psychotic states.
By David Heitzabout a month ago in Psyche
The Power of Positive Thinking
How are you doing? How is life treating you at the moment? Life doesn't need to crash completely for you to feel "down on your luck." A failed promotion, or work project that didn't go as planned, or a missed opportunity can set you back months.
By Elizabeth Woodsabout a month ago in Psyche
My Experiences With Death
*Content warning: Descriptions of dead animals* When I was a teenager in high school I worked as a veterinary technician’s assistant. Believe me when I tell you there was absolutely nothing glamorous about this job. I had the grunt-iest of grunt work there was, which typically involved shit or piss (or both). While it was pretty gross it also had its moments. I’ve always loved animals so getting to see loads of them every day made it worth something. However, I was not prepared for how often I would have to work alongside death.
By Kacieabout a month ago in Psyche
The serenity of 2 years without alcohol
“God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, Courage to change the things I can, and Wisdom to know the difference.”
By Kristine Franklinabout a month ago in Psyche
Changes... Are... Hard - and Good?
Today was a really long day. I woke up exhausted from a night full of nightmares - again. My body was stiff and I hurt all over - still.
By The Schizophrenic Momabout a month ago in Psyche
Where Credibility Becomes Instantly Lost. Top Story - January 2026.
There are many people in the world... Who stand for something. It is becoming more and more common... For people to be expected to take a stand...
By Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, DFM, DHM, DAS (hc)about a month ago in Psyche
Do You have a Support Network?. Top Story - January 2026.
Life is harder when you’re on your own. Human beings are social creatures, and we usually feel better when we have support from a strong social network around us. For most people, it’s our families that hold us together like glue.
By Elizabeth Woodsabout a month ago in Psyche
I Live With Telephone Phobia Every Day!
Warning: Contains some distressing themes. I never used to have a problem using the telephone. When I was in my teens, there was nothing I enjoyed more than the dramatic ring of our bright red Bakelite. To me, it was a very welcoming and social sound.
By Simon Aylwardabout a month ago in Psyche
This Show Makes You Suspicious on Purpose
At first, it feels harmless. You sit down to watch His & Hers the way you sit down to watch any thriller. Lights dimmed. Phone face-down. A body on screen. A mystery to solve. Two people telling the same story in different voices. You tell yourself this is entertainment. Suspense. Craft.
By Aarsh Malikabout a month ago in Psyche
Decision Fatigue and the Hidden Cost of Constant Choice. AI-Generated.
Modern life is defined by choice. From the moment we wake up, we are faced with decisions: what to wear, what to eat, which messages to answer first, how to structure the day, what to buy, what to avoid. While choice is often framed as a form of freedom, psychology reveals a more complicated reality. Too many decisions, even small and seemingly harmless ones, can exhaust the mind. This phenomenon is known as decision fatigue, a subcategory of cognitive psychology that explores how repeated decision-making depletes mental energy and affects judgment, impulse control, and emotional regulation.
By Kyle Butler2 months ago in Psyche
Situational Depression: Causes, Symptoms, Recovery, and How to Heal After Life’s Challenges
Life does not always go as planned. Unexpected events such as academic failure, job loss, relationship breakdowns, or family conflicts can deeply affect emotional stability.
By Daily Motivation2 months ago in Psyche
My Experience on Silencing Autism
I wanted to do an educational article on something that has recently come up in my attention. I was having lunch with some of my peers - and one of the ladies spoke briefly about someone she provides care for: "You know, so-and-so still is so loud and needs to learn to not make everyone miserable just because she is miserable." The so-and-so is an autistic individual and I wanted to say something then, but bit my tongue.
By The Schizophrenic Mom2 months ago in Psyche