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Social media dramatically impacts our offline lives and mental well-being; examine its benefits, risks and controversies through scientific studies, real-life anecdotes and more.
"The Interpretation of Dreams" by Sigmund Freud: A Journey into the Unconscious Mind
"The Interpretation of Dreams" by Sigmund Freud: A Journey into the Unconscious Mind "The Interpretation of Dreams" is not just a book; it is the foundation of modern psychology and a journey into the mysterious world of the unconscious. First published in 1899, this book revolutionized our understanding of dreams. Dreams are no longer seen as random or meaningless images; instead, they are glimpses into our hidden desires, fears, and experiences. Freud's writing is a blend of science, philosophy, and personal discovery. This book explains how dreams are formed, their connection to the unconscious mind, and how they reveal hidden truths through symbols. Although it can be challenging, for those interested in understanding the human mind, it is a feast for the intellect.
By Ikram Ullah7 months ago in Psyche
The Age of Secondhand Emotions: How Social Media Has Turned Us Into Borrowers of Other People’s Feelings. AI-Generated.
There was a time when feelings were private. Grief happened behind closed doors, joy was shared over phone calls, and anger was reserved for real-world confrontations. Now, all of it is broadcast, looped, liked, and commented on. In the age of Instagram Reels and TikTok For You pages, feelings are no longer just felt—they are performed, consumed, and echoed. We are living in the age of secondhand emotions, where we experience feelings not through our own lives, but through the curated and choreographed lives of others.
By Ahmet Kıvanç Demirkıran7 months ago in Psyche
How TikTok Changed the Way We Think About Fame
There was a time when fame came wrapped in decades of effort. Musicians performed in empty bars before stadiums. Actors climbed theater steps before the red carpet. Writers survived rejection letters stacked like towers before seeing print. Time was the currency fame demanded—years, sometimes lifetimes.
By Mehtab Ahmad7 months ago in Psyche
The Day I Deleted All Social Media – What Happened Next Changed Me
I didn’t plan it. There was no “digital detox” challenge, no Instagram announcement about taking a break. One quiet evening, I simply snapped. After hours of scrolling through photos of people I barely knew living lives I didn’t really care about—and yet somehow envied—I put my phone down and whispered to myself, “This isn’t living.”
By Talha Maroof8 months ago in Psyche
The Science of Overthinking: Why You Can’t Turn Off Your Brain. AI-Generated.
Have you ever found yourself trapped in a cycle of endless thoughts—replaying a conversation, worrying about the future, or second-guessing every decision you make? It’s 2 a.m., your body is tired, but your mind is wide awake, bouncing from one anxious thought to another. That, in a nutshell, is overthinking.
By Dorking Waves8 months ago in Psyche
The Difficulty Of Freedom
In the US, many people Celebrate today as a Day of Freedom from Tyranny. Now, if you go into the History of the US, there are Challenges that Exist, and some may say this is not accurate, or that it is a day about the "Possibility" of Freedom.
By Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, DFM, DHM, DAS (hc)8 months ago in Psyche
The Sewing Box
The box had been there for years — untouched, unspoken, and always in the same corner of Nana’s old attic. Covered in lace that had long since yellowed, it waited like a quiet witness. When Nana passed away that winter, I returned home after seven years to settle her affairs — not entirely ready for what I would find.
By Arshad khan8 months ago in Psyche
Scroll to Death: We Lost Our Lives to the Scroll: The Dark Reality Behind Social Media's Illusion of Connection
Introduction: The Silent Suicide We All Chose Imagine you're lying in bed, phone in hand, scrolling endlessly. You've seen hundreds of faces, dozens of fake smiles, tragedies, dances, deaths, and desires—all within an hour. Yet you haven't moved. You haven't prayed. You haven't looked into your mother’s eyes. You haven’t breathed.
By DRE Explains8 months ago in Psyche
