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Most recently published stories in Psyche.

Diagnosis
Seven. Seven years old, and my first diagnosis appeared on my lap like an unwanted animal, begging for attention. I didn't know what ADHD was, or even if it was a real thing, and not just random letters in the alphabet. How was I to know that the reason for my constant "story telling," the way I always tapped my foot while the teacher was talking, or interrupting class just to say something that didn't even pertain to what was being taught, was my very own diagnosis?
By Angel Peugh8 years ago in Psyche
What Living with Depression and Anxiety Is Really Like
Imagine waking up every day with your first thought always being, "What kind of day am I going to have today?" The Anxiety Filter
By Myles Bowman8 years ago in Psyche
'Dear Evan Hansen': For Forever
The top hit musical Dear Evan Hansen has hit the hearts of so many people across the country. This show is so empowering and expresses so many important themes about love, friendships, and many more. I say this show is underrated. People need to watch this show, because of the huge impact it has on people of all ages.
By John Max Byrne8 years ago in Psyche
How Not to Die
When I was in my junior year of high school I started to be more anxious than usual. I began to have insomnia and since I was taking such hard classes and studying for my SATs I became very distant from myself and my needs. Eventually it got to a point where I would spend days without eating a proper meal or sleeping. I am only human, but in my obsession with being perfect I became so ill I was hospitalized for 10 days do to heart failure. My body gave up on me; the lack of food and sleep got me down to 84 pounds, which led to feeding tubes down my nose and painful needles everywhere. I didn’t want to accept it, I always thought this was just a coincidence and that I was fine, I just needed to get through the year and everything would go back to the way it was. However, as you can guess that wasn’t the case. I developed depression and became such a ghost of a person I stopped recognizing myself. This went on for over a year until it became so much for me I started to harm myself in many ways, no need to mention them, you can guess. I became obsessed with death and the peace I thought it would bring me. I planned it many times in my head, I even started leaving notes for my friends and family so they would have something to hold on to when I was no longer here. So, trust me when I say I know what it feels like to see no choice, no light whatsoever in the life you’re living. But take it from a survivor of such a horrible illness, you can make it through.
By Diana B8 years ago in Psyche
The Invisible Curse
When most people hear the phrase, "Beauty is pain," they think of plastic surgery or bikini waxes. But what I think of is the hunger pains and the fainting spells. Or the mind numbing, excruciating feeling of my organs slowly eating themselves to death.
By Miquela Wallace8 years ago in Psyche
Sharon & Me
Churchill called his depression ‘the black dog.’ Susan Calman, a Scottish comedian who wrote a hilarious memoir about her depression, called hers ‘the crab of hate.’ Seeing as I’m not particularly a fan of dogs or crabs, I won’t liken my depression to a particular animal. Animals, to me, seem like an unobvious choice for personifying depression.
By Niamh Dunne8 years ago in Psyche
Suicide During the Holidays
It is past Halloween and the Christmas season is now fast approaching. With candies now being replaced with twinkling lights, holiday decorations, many people overlook the dark side of this supposed merry season.
By Lisa Palmer8 years ago in Psyche
Where's Your Passport?
Ever hear of your ‘Inner Voice’? When I teach people how to speak 'out loud', I always say that you must figure out your 'inner voice' first.
By Nails Mahoney8 years ago in Psyche
Borderline Personality Disorder vs. Relationships
Having borderline personality disorder isn't something that I share often or with many people, mostly because I am afraid of what people will think. People with borderline personality disorder know what I'm talking about when I say we do not take the word "no" easily. Sometimes, I blow things way out of proportion for no reason at all, lash out, and sometimes even black out what I am doing.
By Ginger Curls8 years ago in Psyche
Psychologists Are the Biggest Narcissists of Them All
Have you ever been to see a psychologist, maybe because your doctor referred you or you just thought you could do with talking a problem over? Have you ever disagreed with them about something? Then you probably know exactly what I'm talking about.
By SR James8 years ago in Psyche
My Story Isn't Over Yet
I can't remember when it all really started. Somewhere along the way I just lost myself, and I've never really been able to find that person again. Bits and pieces of her show through some days but, it's like an out of body experience. I'm watching this girl from above and I can feel all her pain and I just want to reach out and shake her awake. I don't know how things got so bad. One day I'm this happy little kid playing sports and loving being alive and then next I'm waking up from a coma.
By Rita Margaret8 years ago in Psyche
Bullying
"You are ugly." "You will never graduate." "You are fat." These are just some words that I have been told. I don't really talk about my bullied experience. Some of this my own mother doesn't know about. So first thing you should know is I was always an outcast. My first time getting bullied was in 7-8th grade. I got pushed into lockers. I got kicked in the shins at lunch. I got laughed at when I failed at something. I got hit on the school bus. I got my hair pulled. This lasted for about 1-2 months. Then I spoke up (from the goodness of a friend). I told the principle and he talked to them. It stopped after that.
By Ashcraz McKay8 years ago in Psyche