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The Call You Don’t Remember Making. AI-Generated.
The phone rang at 3:11 a.m. Not a notification. Not an alarm. A real call. Omar stared at the screen through half-closed eyes. Unknown Number. He almost ignored it—almost—but something about the timing felt deliberate, like the call had waited for him to wake up before ringing.
By shakir hamidabout 14 hours ago in Psyche
Can I trust a chatbot with my mental health?. AI-Generated.
The author used artificial intelligence in the crafting of this report. An increasing number of Americans has turned to artificial intelligence when in emotional distress, according to a survey by the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill and Ipsos. While many argue this is providing important access to information, NAMI wants to make sure the responses AI generates are accurate, sensitive and don’t cause harm.
By David Heitzabout 15 hours ago in Psyche
Do We Ever Really Heal, or Just Learn to Hide It?
No one tells you this, but healing is rarely loud or dramatic. It does not arrive with a clear ending, a final conversation, or a moment where everything suddenly makes sense. Most days, it looks like waking up tired, pretending you are fine, and carrying memories you no longer talk about. Maybe that is not healing at all. Maybe it is just survival wearing a calmer face.
By Salman Writesabout 16 hours ago in Psyche
The Labyrinth of the Heart: Understanding the Female Psychology in Extramarital Affairs
In the complex tapestry of human relationships, extramarital affairs remain one of the most misunderstood and judged phenomena. While society often views these connections through a lens of morality, there is a profound psychological landscape beneath the surface—particularly for women.
By Elena Vance about 22 hours ago in Psyche
The Labyrinth of the Heart: Understanding the Female Psychology in Extramarital Affairs
In the complex tapestry of human relationships, extramarital affairs remain one of the most misunderstood and judged phenomena. While society often views these connections through a lens of morality, there is a profound psychological landscape beneath the surface—particularly for women.
By Elena Vance a day ago in Psyche
Addiction Recovery Guide. Breaking Free & Staying Resilient.
Being addicted to either something and/or someone is more common than you think. It is commonplace and natural to think of drugs, food and drinks (mainly the alcoholic variety) when it comes to addictions; yet people can be addicted to a myriad of substances, people, and circumstances. What starts as an obsession breeds an addiction.
By Justine Crowley2 days ago in Psyche
When Life Gets Too Much
"Each one of us has lived through some devastation, some loneliness, some weather superstorm or spiritual superstorm; when we look at each other, we must say, I understand. I understand how you feel because I have been there myself. We must support each other and empathize with each other because each of us is more alike than we are unalike."
By Elizabeth Woods2 days ago in Psyche
I Saved My Family from a House Fire
It was late September, and I had moved up to senior school. I was only just eleven and wouldn’t be twelve until the far end of June. I had spent the summer holidays carefree, happy, and getting prepared for my new ‘big’ school, and my twin and I were both ecstatic to leave junior school far behind us.
By Chantal Christie Weiss3 days ago in Psyche
