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Most recently published stories in Psyche.
Sinners Movie: Exploring the Depth of Guilt, Choices, and Redemption
The “Sinners” movie captures attention not just as a story, but as a mirror of human complexity. It invites audiences to witness mistakes, regrets, and moral struggles that feel painfully real. Watching it, you cannot help but reflect on your own choices, fears, and the judgments we pass on others. This film goes beyond simple storytelling it examines how guilt shapes identity, how forgiveness can be elusive, and how actions ripple through families and communities. It asks difficult questions about morality, consequences, and understanding. By exploring the lives of its characters, the “Sinners” movie shows that no one is entirely good or bad, and every decision carries emotional weight that resonates long after the credits roll.
By Muqadas khan12 days ago in Psyche
When Traditional Talk Therapy Isn’t Enough: Reflections on Hypnotherapy in Western Sydney
There comes a point for some people where talking things through, again and again, stops creating movement. The words still come, the insight is still there, but the patterns remain stubbornly intact. This experience is more common than many realize, and it does not mean talk therapy has failed. Instead, it may signal that the work needs to shift direction. In recent years, conversations around hypnotherapy in Western Sydney have quietly become part of that shift, particularly among people looking for approaches that work beyond conscious discussion.
By Rochelle Martinez13 days ago in Psyche
Let Grief Be Loud.
When I first started writing about grief, I thought it would be too hard, but it turns out to be the easiest thing I’ve ever done. It has been so easy reaching into my soul and spilling my feelings. Whether people read the poems or I’m posting without results, writing about grief and putting it out into the world has been so healing. Though I’ll never heal, I’m thankful for that, because it means I’ll always have something to write about.
By April Kirby.13 days ago in Psyche
Different, Not Better
My sister used to make comments about how I dressed, how I did my makeup, and how I colored my hair. She said I was trying to look different, not better. From her perspective, ‘appearance was a hierarchy, something measured by how closely you matched what others admired, what drew approval, what signaled success or desirability.’ Looking “better” meant aligning with those expectations.
By Alicia Melnick 13 days ago in Psyche
Stepping Out of the Shadow of My Beautiful Twin
I can’t remember how many times I have been almost ‘admired’, not for who I was, but for who I was related to. This admiration would be expressed in the style of the following examples, on finding out I was related to my twin brother:
By Chantal Christie Weiss13 days ago in Psyche
What exactly is Alzheimer's disease?
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) was a disputatious topic since long time ago which some researchers such as Jay W. Pettegrew, Matcheri S. Keshavan, Nancy J. Minshew and so forth who put forward the statement of AD was origin by nature factors while some researchers such as Krysten K. Fulcher, Michael L. Alosco, Lindsay Miller and etcetera propose that AD was cause by nurture factors. Even though there are more than 70 diseases that lead to dementia, AD is the most serious compare to the other disease and accounts for 50-70% of dementia (Akter, Rani, Nordin, Rahman, Aznan & Rathor, 2012). The characteristics of AD which involve the patients in numerous areas has become a medical and social challenge for nowadays society, follow with the need for diversity of professional development in fulfilling the need of patients and their caregivers (Cobos & Rodríguez, 2012). AD is considered as multifactorial disease, with no single cause known, and some modifiable and non-modifiable risk elements are connected with the development and progression of AD (Korolev, 2014). As there was a finding which the prevalence, incidence of AD, brain structure and function were vary by the sex and gender as well (Mielke, Vemuri & Rocca, 2014).
By Ng Teck Sen13 days ago in Psyche
Why Are Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Therapists, and Counselors Called “Shrinks”?
Most of us have heard someone say, “I’m going to see my shrink,” with a shrug or a half‑smile — but have you ever stopped to wonder where that slang word came from? It’s one of those cultural words we have heard, and we begin using them without knowing what they actually mean.
By Margaret Minnicks14 days ago in Psyche
Are Psychedelic Mushrooms Addictive? Here’s What You Need to Know
The world of psychedelic mushrooms has become a subject of intense interest, especially with growing discussions surrounding their therapeutic uses. With the increasing popularity of psilocybin—the active compound in psychedelic mushrooms—many are wondering: are psychedelic mushrooms addictive? Can they be misused or lead to dependency like other substances?
By The Shroom Groove14 days ago in Psyche
