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Most recently published stories in Psyche.

How I Moved Forward From "The Deadliest Mass Shooting in Modern U.S History"
Here's a personal reflection of an event, that has forever changed my life. B A C K S T O R Y A year and a half ago, my parents, and the majority or my family, made the decision of moving. They decided to move from a small town in California to Las Vegas, Nevada. I had the opportunity to attend a school near home, so that meant that I had to stay, essentially not being with my family. The transition has been tough, and at times extremely trembling.
By XXX XXXXX8 years ago in Psyche
Gotta Catch'em All
Xanex, I choose you! This is the Pokemon world. It's filled with so many different types of Pokemon and now you have to decide who will be your partner along the journey. In the world of Pokemon, you set off on an adventure to become the Pokemon master...
By K.P. George8 years ago in Psyche
Suicide Awareness
It will be two years on June ninth and I can still remember it like it was yesterday. Sitting on my bed that night when my phone rang. Which was odd considering the time of the night… my mother never called me that late so I knew that it must have been important. I can remember her voice saying that my uncle had chosen to end his life merely an hour before she called. My heart raced as tears filled my eyes. And I remember that all I could say was “No,” over and over again. It was a constant loop that echoed through my lips. You see we all knew that my uncle suffered from depression; there was even a point when he had to go to rehab for drug/alcohol addiction. Which all runs in the family, but nobody said anything or really even tried to help. Not even when he purchased the gun. A week before I had sent him an e-mail trying to reach out, but it went unanswered. Now here I am trying to hopefully raise some awareness about suicide.
By Alyssa Horn8 years ago in Psyche
The Love Life of an Anxious Being
HEYHIHELLO. Let's talk anxiety. I am 21 old and I was diagnosed officially with Generalized Anxiety Disorder about a year ago, although it really began my junior year of high school. I was also diagnosed with depression a year ago. I never wanted to admit that I was depressed, I never wanted to admit that I was an anxious mess... but the real fucking struggle is trying to have a working relationship when your mind is constantly on fast forward.
By Michele Hastings8 years ago in Psyche
Megan's Secret!
Chapter 1 "I'm not going to watch my daughter kill herself! You are going to that center whether you like it or not!" "Mom, you're overreacting. I'm fine!"
By Mia Perez8 years ago in Psyche
It's Time to Raise Awareness About the Warning Signs of Suicide
"Be observant of everything and everyone around you," is a quote that many of us have instilled in our minds which truthfully, a lot of us seemed to forget.
By Ayanna Armstrong8 years ago in Psyche
Postpartum Depression: What You Need to Know...
Starting a family can be a roller coaster of emotions. You are excited to welcome a new baby into the family, you are anxious to meet your little one, and you are nervous about the birth experience; with all of these changes happening, we get lost in the thrill of becoming new parents.
By Evan Overton8 years ago in Psyche
Mental Breakdown
Being bipolar sucks. Seriously. If you have been diagnosed with this disorder you have life 10000 times harder than everyone else. At least that's how I feel. It's like a never ending tsunami inside my mind. I can never truly focus on one thing, I'm constantly changing subjects and always on alert when I'm around other people because I feel like they are all conspiring against me. I have no idea why and no recollection of when it exactly started but I'm only 19.
By Allizae Pimbert8 years ago in Psyche
10 Signs That You Are the "Blackhood" in Riverdale
Have you been following the series Riverdale since day one? Are you confused or are you shattered by the events that have taken over your thoughts? From the ins and outs of Riverdale, I am sure you've also been in the position of the Blackhood yourself. From the moment you wake up to the time you close your eyes, you question yourself, "Who is the Blackhood, really?" You look in the mirror and suddenly get attacked by your own identity. “Maybe I am one with the Blackhood. Maybe not.” This list will make you think that you, yourself, are the mastermind of all the darkness and evil of Riverdale.
By Shadows Day8 years ago in Psyche
The Last Letter
“Death is not an option,” she kept telling herself, but in her mind, death was the only option. Death, for her, was an escape from the bondage of life. She had grown weary of her mental rollercoaster and this was her only way out. “People are gonna think I’m crazy!” she thought, but that was the least of her worries. She knew she lived her life in the shadows. Who was going to miss her? No one can miss what can’t be seen. Even though she had glimmers of hope nothing really worked out for her in the past.
By Yalanda Price8 years ago in Psyche
The Relentless
Everyday, we take so much for granted. Every sunrise, every sunset, every rain drop. Then one day, everything we knew simply ceases to exist. We all think that we have enough time to say, “I love you”, “good morning”, or “goodbye,” but there isn’t enough time. For most of us, we go throughout our lifetimes without losing someone close and dear, there are those who who know the pain of losing the ones who meant the world to them.
By Morgan Short8 years ago in Psyche
To Dream, Forever
I feel very lonely. I often think back to high school and the months following into college. Surrounded I was by people, and for granted I took them. There are often nights I find myself in my bed, about 12 pink pills swimming around in my stomach to try and numb the realization of how alone I really am. My parents are here, sure, but as a 20-year-old, I feel as though there should be more. Bridges I have burnt for sure, not ever able to go back to shout myself out of the isolation I was setting up for myself.
By Nathan Wheeler8 years ago in Psyche