addiction

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

Coaching for Survivors Healing from Narcissistic Abuse By Som Dutt. AI-Generated.
Most people don't realize they've been in a toxic relationship until they're already out of it. Or worse, they don't realize it until years of quiet unraveling, until they look at themselves in the mirror and barely recognize who they've become.
By Som Duttabout 5 hours ago in Psyche
I’m a Psychologist and Addiction Is Not a Disease: Here’s What It Actually Is (And Why That Matters)
Introduction : For decades, addiction has been widely described as a disease. Governments, rehabilitation centers, and even many medical professionals promote the idea that addiction works like illnesses such as diabetes or heart disease. According to this model, addiction is something that permanently affects the brain and must be managed throughout a person’s life.
By Shahid Zamanabout 17 hours ago in Psyche
Why Inpatient Dual Diagnosis Treatment Is Essential for Lasting Recovery. AI-Generated.
When someone is struggling with both a substance use disorder and a mental health condition, recovery becomes more complex. Treating only one issue while ignoring the other often leads to relapse, frustration, and repeated cycles of crisis. That’s why inpatient dual diagnosis treatment plays such a critical role in long-term healing.
By Jordan Blake4 days ago in Psyche
As a Neuroscientist, I Quit These 5 Morning Habits That Secretly Destroy Your Brain
The First Hour Controls Everything : During a neuroscience workshop I attended hosted by researchers affiliated with Harvard University, one sentence completely changed my perspective on daily life: “The first hour after waking up determines your brain’s chemistry for the rest of the day.” At first, I thought that sounded dramatic. But the deeper I studied brain science, the more I realized something uncomfortable: Most of us are unknowingly damaging our brain every single morning. Not through drugs. Not through trauma. Not through disease. But through small, repeated habits. And because these habits feel “normal,” we never question them. Over time, I decided to experiment on myself. I removed five common morning behaviors — and the cognitive changes were undeniable. Here are the five morning habits I quit — and why neuroscience suggests you should reconsider them too.
By Shahid Zaman4 days ago in Psyche
How Do DBT IOP Programs Near Me Help With Emotional Regulation?
Managing intense emotions can feel overwhelming, especially for individuals struggling with mood disorders, trauma, or co-occurring substance use issues. When emotional reactions become difficult to control, relationships, work performance, and overall well-being can suffer. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offered within an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) provides structured tools to improve emotional regulation and stability.
By Jordan Blake6 days ago in Psyche
8 Subtle Signs You’re Dissociated
You didn’t lose yourself overnight. You learned, slowly and quietly, how to leave without anyone noticing. Sometimes, you don’t fall apart.
By Zakir Ullah8 days ago in Psyche
Is Facebook Fueling Narcissism?
Facebook and Narcissism Facebook is both a wonderful communication tool and a disturbing forum. Over the years, the popular social media site has gone from a place where friends and family members connect with each other to a realm where enemies get on soapboxes to squabble with each other.
By Dean Traylor9 days ago in Psyche
The Truth About Social Media Addiction: Why We Can’t Stop Scrolling
The Reality of Social Media Overuse One morning in 2026, fingers swipe screens before feet touch the floor. Instead of coffee, attention flows into glowing rectangles filled with faces, clips, noise. Beneath each endless feed lies invisible wiring - patterns forming without consent.
By Abdul Lateef10 days ago in Psyche
The Inner Critic: Understanding the Psychology of Self-Talk. AI-Generated.
There is a voice most people hear every day, though few pause to examine it closely. It comments on mistakes, evaluates performance, predicts outcomes, and quietly narrates social interactions. Sometimes it encourages. Often it criticizes. This internal dialogue, commonly referred to as the inner critic, belongs to the subcategory of cognitive and self-psychology that explores self-talk and self-evaluation. Far from being random mental noise, the inner critic plays a central role in shaping identity, confidence, and emotional well-being.
By Kyle Butler10 days ago in Psyche
I Finally Let Myself Cry — Here’s What Happened
I used to believe that crying meant losing. Losing control. Losing strength. Losing respect. So I stopped myself every time the tears came. I swallowed them in meetings. I blinked them away in arguments. I turned my face to the wall at night and told myself to “be strong.”
By Dadullah Danish10 days ago in Psyche
MY FAVORITE ALBUMS OF THE 2000s (THE AUGHTS) [PRISONERS OF CHILDHOOD?]. Content Warning.
1. AIMEE MANN, Lost in Space 2. The Dresden Dolls, The Dresden Dolls 1. AIMEE MANN, Lost in Space (2002) [grade: A+]
By ANTICHRIST SUPERSTAR11 days ago in Psyche
The Tiny Night Habit That Stopped Me From Overthinking
Sleepless nights used to control my life. I would lie in bed, exhausted but wide awake. My body was tired. My mind wasn’t.
By Dadullah Danish11 days ago in Psyche