disorder

The spectrum of Mental Health disorders is incredibly vast; we showcase the multitude of conditions that affect mood, thinking and behavior.

If You Were in This French Town in 1951, You Might Have Lost Your Mind
August 1951 was supposed to be like any other month in Pont-Saint-Esprit. Then the screaming started. People stumbled through the streets, their minds unraveling before terrified onlookers. A man leaped from a second-story window, convinced he could fly. Another cried that his stomach was full of snakes. Others collapsed, trembling, lost in horrifying hallucinations. Doctors scrambled to make sense of it. By the time it was over, seven were dead, and hundreds were left physically and mentally scarred.
By Ojo11 months ago in Psyche
The Struggle of Waking Up Early: Why We Hate It and How to Make It Easier. AI-Generated.
📌 Introduction: The Eternal Morning Battle The alarm clock goes off. You hear it. You know you should get up. 📌 But your bed feels like heaven.
By Ahmet Kıvanç Demirkıran12 months ago in Psyche
Change is a Part of Life
In the Sonapur village, the old mango tree was casting a shadow as the sun set. The slender dirt road where Rohan used to play was bathed in golden light. Now, years later, he was returning after a long time, a stranger to the place he once called home.
By Niranjon Chandra Roy12 months ago in Psyche
From Breakdown to Breakthrough: How a Mental Meltdown Became My Superpower
The Moment My Brain Declared War Have you ever felt like your mind was conspiring against you? One minute, you're cruising through life; the next, you're tangled in an emotional tornado with no exit sign. My moment of reckoning hit me like a rogue wave, and it forced me to face parts of myself I had expertly avoided.
By Alain SUPPINI12 months ago in Psyche
The Most Common Types of Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors
BFRBs, or body-focused repetitive behaviors, are repeated behaviors often associated with the body. They can be a symptom of obsessive-compulsive disorder, autism, ADHD, or any other mental health disorder; individuals with anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, depression, and other mental health diagnoses. BFRBs are often frustrating and hard to quit. These behaviors follow patterns similar to addiction, and they tend to affect many aspects of a person’s life.
By Slgtlyscatt3red12 months ago in Psyche
Girls with Autism and Why Society Missed Them
Years ago I had a theory about why there is so much violence among men and boys. Informed by my education in cultural anthropology and my own imagination, I theorized that the male human was still being affected by their evolutionary need to fight to protect the “tribe.” As such, in spite of humanity coming to a place where we should be able to “all get along,” boys and men found meaning in being part of a cohesive group of some kind, including gangs. The violence of gangs, MMA fighters, boxers, and other groups against one another was a release of this inherent need to fight; anger built up because there is no other type of release available other than these.
By Suzy Jacobson Cherry12 months ago in Psyche
The Whisper of the Peacock Feather - A Tale of Hidden Magic
Beneath the banyan tree, young Mira found a peacock feather glowing with iridescent hues. Its whispers would unravel a secret older than time itself.
By Perry12 months ago in Psyche
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is NOT Just "Being Afraid of Germs"
What is OCD? OCD, or obsessive compulsive disorder, is a mental health disorder that is defined by a person's repetitive behaviors, intrusive thoughts, and "compulsions". A person with OCD may experience many different types of repetitive behaviors and thoughts, which usually stem from a specific thing, like being clean.
By Slgtlyscatt3red12 months ago in Psyche
The Luminous Grove
The night was alive with an otherworldly glow. As Aiden stepped cautiously through the dense woods, his breath hitched at the sight before him—a colossal ancient tree standing at the heart of a meadow, its roots sprawling like the veins of the earth. But what truly stole his breath away were the tiny, glowing fungi that surrounded its base, illuminating the ground with a mesmerizing blue hue.
By Perry12 months ago in Psyche
The Lost Gateway
The last rays of the sun were fading into the horizon. Eliana slowly walked towards the luminous cave, feeling as if this path would lead her to another world. Tiny glowing specks floated around her, as if signaling the presence of an unknown force.
By Perry12 months ago in Psyche
How Journaling Saved My Mental Health
The Breaking Point Tuesday morning, and when I woke up I felt as though the weight of the world rested on my shoulders. Work deadlines, overdue debts, and a developing loneliness all spun in my head. No matter how hard I tried, I felt as though I couldn seem to catch my breath; I felt as though I was drowning in my own mind. It dawned on me at that something had to change.
By Ilyas K12 months ago in Psyche
What is Anosognosia?
Anosognosia is a term in the mental health field derived from several Greek root words meaning “not or without”, “disease”, and “knowing”. Simply put, anosognosia is the phenomenon of not knowing that you have an ailment or disease. In the realm of mental illness, this is a common occurrence with many persons experiencing mental illness, as they can sometimes seem blissfully unaware of their symptoms. Sometimes, family members might label persons with anosognosia as being “in denial” that they have a mental illness. This refusal to accept a mental health diagnosis is often a harsh reality for many people. Families must cope with the fact that their loved ones may or may not ever get treatment or help for their symptoms, and those with mental illness feel frustrated that no one believes them or is on their side.
By Slgtlyscatt3red12 months ago in Psyche