addiction

The realities of addition; the truth about living under, above and beyond the influence of drugs and alcohol.

My Battle with Anxiety and the Words That Saved Me
Introduction: My Silent War with Anxiety For the longest time, I wore a smile like armor. To the outside world, I looked like I had it all together — a steady job, good friends, and a decent life. But inside, I was quietly falling apart. Anxiety wasn't just a feeling; it was a shadow that followed me everywhere — in crowded rooms, during sleepless nights, and even in moments that were supposed to be joyful.
By Mr.Sinan9 months ago in Psyche
The Addiction to Validation No One Talks About
The Silent Addiction That Controls Our Lives When we think of addiction, we usually picture alcohol, drugs, or nicotine. But there's a subtler, quieter addiction sweeping through society—one so normalized, we don’t even recognize it.
By Shoaib Afridi9 months ago in Psyche
Letters to the Version of Me That Gave Up
Letter One: The Night You Stopped Dear Me, You didn’t even say goodbye. You just closed the notebook and turned off the lamp. Said, “I’ll try again tomorrow,”
By waseem khan9 months ago in Psyche
I Was Chasing Success Until I Realized I Was Already Happy
We all want to be successful. We scroll through Instagram and see others with expensive cars, perfect bodies, and dream vacations. We feel behind. So, we push harder—longer hours, more stress, less sleep.
By Umar Farooq9 months ago in Psyche
The Complex Role of Dopamine in Our Lives: Understanding the Science Behind Pleasure and Motivation
*The Complex Role of Dopamine in Our Lives: Understanding the Science Behind Pleasure and Motivation* Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that plays a crucial role in our brain's reward and pleasure centers. It is often referred to as the "feel-good" hormone, and for good reason. Dopamine is released in response to pleasurable activities, such as eating, exercise, or social interactions, and it helps to motivate us to repeat those behaviors. However, when dopamine is released in excess or in response to artificial stimuli, such as social media or pornography, it can have negative consequences for our mental and physical health.
By Ikram Ullah9 months ago in Psyche
Overthinking Is Not Just a Habit. It’s a Silent Destroyer.
Why can't I stop thinking about that one moment? Why do I replay conversations like broken records?" If you’ve asked yourself these questions, you’re not alone.
By DR. Allama iqbal9 months ago in Psyche
The Silent Epidemic of Loneliness in a Hyperconnected World
You scroll. You like. You comment. You send a voice note. You reply “LOL” to a meme. And yet—why does it feel like no one really sees you?
By Hilal Hussain9 months ago in Psyche
The Largest Reasons We Miss The Solutions We Need
One of My Greatest Superpowers is Helping Clients Escape Dis-Stress Quickly. This allows them to Perform Higher. Stay Moving Toward Their Goals Longer and Achieve Them Faster.
By Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, DFM, DHM, DAS (hc)9 months ago in Psyche
Why Your Truth Fears Your Fear???
By Muhammad Ilyan Ahmad Introduction: The Silent Struggle of Truth: “Speak your truth” is empowering, but what if your truth feels too heavy? It’s not false—it’s raw, vulnerable, and tangled with fear. Your truth senses the risks: rejection, conflict, or unraveling your life. So it retreats, mirroring your hesitation. This article explores why fear silences truth and how to create space for it, using neuroscience, psychology, and real-world experiences.
By cheaper collection9 months ago in Psyche
The Last One Waiting
Left Behind, Watching When the world moves forward and you're still standing on the platform I disappoint them. A shut mouth: what is the point? Trembling lips, and all morning I have disappeared like a turned down flower. I would like them to see the last of me, wherever this goes, however it ends, but I send them away quickly. And if they try coming back, I will send them away again. They do not belong here, nor I with them. Like the slow train cutting diagonal across the road. Where is it going? Into a field to disappear, where it will become grass, then hay. In the distance the cows are specks, and up close they are blobs, and all my figuring cannot stop life from being so. If I were good for them they would stay, and if I were meant for them, I would be capable.
By Burhan Afridi9 months ago in Psyche
Whiskers in the Wind: The Story of a Poor Rabbit with a Brave Heart
In the quiet outskirts of a vast forest, far from the blooming meadows and the cozy burrows of well-fed rabbits, lived a little rabbit named Miso. He wasn’t like the others. His fur was thin, his ears drooped not just from exhaustion, but from years of surviving on scraps. Miso didn’t have a family, nor a warm nest lined with leaves. His home was a shallow hole beneath a crooked, dying tree near the creek—a place forgotten by the forest and its inhabitants.
By Ghani9 months ago in Psyche
From I Think Therefore I Am to I Scroll, Therefore I Am
The New Mirror of the Self At 2 AM, eyes blurry and thumb sore, you’re still scrolling. But why? Another meme. Another perfect face. Another video of someone you laugh, you like, you swipe—but somewhere inside, a question flickers;
By Yasar Ahmad 9 months ago in Psyche