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Mirror, Mirror - Who Do You See?
Hey, how are you feeling today? Have you taken some time for yourself today? If you are a trauma survivor, the answer is probably not. As survivors, the last person we think about is ourselves because we have spent years being suppressed into believing that we don't exist, that we are nothing, and that we deserve nothing.
By Elizabeth Woods18 days ago in Psyche
Phobia
Defining Specific Phobia Specific phobia can be defined as a continual fear that is constrained to a circumscribed stimulus either item or scenario (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). Without delay on exposure, the stimulus is prevented each time feasible or is persevered only with extreme anxiety happening. Besides, the intensity of fear commonly is extreme enough to exhibit interference in individuals functioning educationally, socially including family activities. Usually, the most normal reaction towards specific phobia would be flight or avoidance in terms of motor or known as behavioral system (Silverman & Moreno, 2005).
By Ng Teck Sen18 days ago in Psyche
The Strange Comfort Of Slot Games You Can't Lose Money On. AI-Generated.
I never expected slot games with no real money involved to feel as calming as they did. At first, the idea almost felt hollow. What’s the point of spinning reels if there’s nothing real at stake? No risk, no reward in the traditional sense. It sounded like a watered-down version of something meant to be thrilling. But once I actually spent time with those games, that assumption slowly fell apart.
By Tori Yankal18 days ago in Psyche
The Color We Learned to Fear
Black is a color that refuses to be neutral. It enters a room with history on its shoulders and silence in its wake. For some, it is elegant, powerful, and endlessly modern. For others, it is heavy—too heavy—with meanings they did not choose but inherited. The dislike of black is rarely about the color alone. It is about what black has been taught to represent, the emotions it awakens, and the stories people carry inside them.
By LUNA EDITH18 days ago in Psyche
Why Are We Obsessed With Perfect Crimes?
Setting the stage Picture this: a master thief slips past alarms, outsmarts guards, and vanishes into the night with priceless treasures—never caught, never suspected. Or a cunning murderer leaves no trace, no motive, no evidence, baffling even the sharpest detectives. These scenarios are the stuff of novels and films, yet they resonate far beyond fiction.
By The Crime Canvas19 days ago in Psyche
Why Our Brains Remember Negative Experiences More Than Positive Ones
Have you ever noticed that a single criticism can overshadow a dozen compliments? Or that a stressful incident lingers in your memory far longer than a joyful moment? This phenomenon is known as negativity bias, a cognitive tendency where the brain prioritizes negative experiences over positive ones. It’s not a flaw — it’s an evolutionary adaptation that has helped humans survive for thousands of years.
By Games Mode On19 days ago in Psyche
5 Breathing Techniques That Reduce Stress Instantly
Stress has become an inevitable part of modern life, whether it’s caused by work, school, relationships, or daily responsibilities. While many people turn to coffee, scrolling through social media, or distractions to cope, there’s a scientifically proven method to calm both the mind and body: breathing exercises. Controlled breathing can lower heart rate, reduce cortisol (the stress hormone), and improve focus almost immediately.
By Games Mode On19 days ago in Psyche
Self-Care Isn’t Selfish: Creating a Daily Routine That Works
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to forget that self-care isn’t a luxury — it’s a necessity. Whether you’re juggling work, school, family, or social commitments, taking time for yourself can feel selfish or indulgent. But research in psychology and wellness consistently shows that prioritizing your own health benefits both you and those around you. Creating a daily routine that incorporates self-care can boost mood, increase productivity, and protect against burnout.
By Games Mode On19 days ago in Psyche
