Psyche

An open conversation about mental health; stories, experiences, advice, real life. Psyche exposes the inner workings of the human soul, mind, and spirit.

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The Secret Of Our Value
How much are you worth? Many people have different answers to that question... But it is not the prepared answers that we have that matter...
By Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, DFM, DHM, DAS (hc)9 days ago in Psyche
Mental Health Matters
How are you doing? I mean really, how are you? Your mental well being is important because it affects everything that you think, say, do and feel, every single day.
By Elizabeth Woods14 days ago in Psyche
What Happens To Your Brain When You Stop Multitasking
Digital technology is the culprit that is causing us to doom scroll when tired, disengaged and unmotivated with the content that motivated you to log onto your device to consume in the first place. That is only the beginning. In the modern workplace (and even when filing cabinets were around, I confirmed this with my adopted parents to get my facts right); reading files while you are supposed to be present to the caller on the other end of the phone line is another classic example of multitasking that causes your brain (although adaptable and intelligent) to lose focus and concentration.
By Justine Crowley17 days ago in Psyche
What fentanyl users want you to know
There are dozens of people at Fusion Studios, the homeless hotel in Denver where I live, who use fentanyl. But even hardcore meth users judge them. The fentanyl users are the most stigmatized group in the building.
By David Heitz24 days ago in Psyche
Learn to Be Alone...
We often find that people are told to stop making 'X, Y and Z' their personality. Well, this only arose in the social media age as especially women's interests: reading, dramas, art etc. was heavily criticised as being 'useless'. It is historically well-documented that though many men require the work of women, whether it be through unpaid labour or entertainment, they also refuse to acknowledge it is important. This is why since it has been something of recognition, they have been complaining of a 'loneliness epidemic' now that women are withholding access.
By Annie Kapur28 days ago in Psyche
How To Make Things Worse
Life is hard. Things go wrong. We all have those times in our lives when it feels like everything is breaking around us...
By Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, DFM, DHM, DAS (hc)24 days ago in Psyche
ADHD Life
I had to meet with psychiatrist they said. My appointment was at two pm. Okay, so I should go grocery before but my appointment is at two though. I don’t want to be late. So I should go after…? Right? Or will the store be closed by then? Or I could go tomorrow and order in today. Yeah, I will order in food that’s safe, I don’t need to leave my house. It’ll get done then. So then all I did was wait. It’s like being in a waiting room in your own house. I checked to make sure zoom was working so I can have this appointment. The appointment started and the psychiatrist looked at me and said “it sounds like you might have ADHD” and she noted something down. Wait. What? Then something started to make sense. Is that why I spent most of my days in the classroom daydreaming? Yes. Is that why I had to click my pen at work? Yes. Is that why I am consistently interrupting others? Probably. Do I overshare at work? 100% is that why I can never enter a grocery store and just get what I need? Yes. Literally, today I walked into Walmart “All I need is a stapler” I told myself before I walked in. All I need is a stapler okay? Oh what’s that the make-up aisle. I wonder if they have E.l.f. Oooo yes and it’s on sale score! Right. Stapler, new Nicholas Spark book? I’ll take that! That reminds me I need a library card. Wait. Stapler. I found the stapler and then I looked over the clothing aisle. I did lose that shirt, just a white tank top. Yes, okay I need to leave. And like that I spent 38$ ouch. The stapler cost me 5$.
By Ada Zubaabout a month ago in Psyche
Where Credibility Becomes Instantly Lost
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

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