schizophrenia

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

The Month Everyone Gets Wrong About Suicide
The public conversation around suicide repeats a mistake every year. As soon as December hits, social media fills with somber graphics, dramatic pleas, and emotional declarations insisting that the holidays are the most dangerous time for suicidal behavior. The message is well-intended, but it is wrong. The data has been stable for decades.
By Dr. Mozelle Martin4 months ago in Psyche
Anxiety... Autism... or both?. Content Warning.
I've been having a lot of meltdowns and shutdowns in this past year. It's been almost 9 months since I was diagnosed with autism. It was an expensive diagnosis that has honestly been more problematic than helpful (but hopefully that will change soon).
By The Schizophrenic Mom4 months ago in Psyche
THE BASTION BULL
— THE GUARD WHO NEVER LEFT Strength doesn’t have to be seen. It doesn’t need a stage. They think strength looks loud.
By T.A. UDY4 months ago in Psyche
The Story of Psyche and Eros
The Story of Eros and Psyche Psyche was mortal, though her beauty rivaled the divine. She was not Venus, yet the world bent its worship toward her, and in that reflection the goddess grew jealous. It is always the same—when the soul shines too brightly, the voices of envy rise. Venus, in anger, sent her son Eros to strike Psyche with ruin, to bind her to a monstrous love. But when Eros looked upon her, he himself was pierced. He fell into the same love he was meant to destroy.
By Chase McQuade4 months ago in Psyche
The Loud Minority and the Manufactured Narrative
When President Trump appeared at the Washington Commanders versus Detroit Lions game, the media wasted no time turning it into a national spectacle. Headlines shouted that America had booed its own president, declaring it proof that the country was ashamed of its leader. Clips of jeering crowds were shared endlessly, accompanied by commentary claiming that even America’s favorite sport had rejected him.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast4 months ago in Psyche
Do you know your Breaking Point?
Have you ever heard of the phrase "Second opinion" in regards to medical advice? It occurred often when a professional medical advisor stated something unbelievable or unwanted. That may seem odd to you, but what is even more surprising, is that many have sought a "second opinion" in such matters, and found what they were looking for. Your BMI alerts one trained professional to tell you that you are obese, while only 20 pounds overweight. Yet another doctor who had previously been a Sumu wrestler says you are perfectly healthy. Sometimes a second opinion is the way to go.
By Shanon Angermeyer Norman4 months ago in Psyche
The potentials of yoga in helping you get better sleep
The potentials of yoga in helping you get better sleep Many people believe that yoga is all about experiencing pure ecstasy through the union of the mind, the soul, and the body. But most yoga practitioners and teachers would agree that apart from providing relaxation and peace, yoga is about the seemingly limitless capability of a person to be in control and unite with him or her inner self. With this in mind, more and more people—especially those who are having trouble to get better sleep—is using this activity.
By KASHIF karim4 months ago in Psyche
A single neural mechanism might finally explain schizophrenia, depression, and PTSD
New evidence suggests that a single biophysical mechanism — the gradual collapse of neural excitability margins — may underlie schizophrenia, depression, and PTSD alike.
By Patryk Rosa4 months ago in Psyche
Why Women Fall In Love With Married Men
Although falling in love with a married man is one of the most confusing and emotionally complicated affairs a woman can experience, it still happens more often than people admit. There’s something about married men that seems to draw certain women in, even when they know it’s risky and morally complex.
By Zeeshan Ahmad4 months ago in Psyche
Why homeless people scream
You may think there’s an obvious reason so many homeless people scream in fits of rage on the streets of Denver, often speaking nonsensically or with profanity. They may be on drugs, or they may be drunk, most would assume.
By David Heitz4 months ago in Psyche
On good days, I am a ghost. . Content Warning.
On good days, I get out of bed before noon. I brush my teeth. Brush my hair. Drink something. Maybe half a litre if I’m lucky.
By Amy O’Neil5 months ago in Psyche
The Darker Side Of Female Nature - What Girls Don't Want You To Know
Every human being has a side they don’t often reveal — a mix of emotions, instincts, and hidden motives that make up their deeper psychology. When it comes to women, this complexity becomes even more fascinating. Beneath the surface of charm, grace, and affection lies a side shaped by both nature and experience, one that is rarely spoken about openly.
By Zeeshan Ahmad5 months ago in Psyche