coping
Life presents variables; learning how to cope in order to master, minimize, or tolerate what has come to pass.
Rare Glimpse Into a Survivor’s Diary Shortly After Escape
The following journal entry was written during a time that may resonate with anyone who’s escaped from an abusive or toxic situation.
Veronica WrenPublished about 3 hours ago in PsycheBreaking the Loop: Why You Need to Stop Googling Your Anxiety Symptoms Today
Let me take you back to a time very different from today. It's sometime in the spring/summer of 2017. I couldn't tell you what day it was because, at the time, days didn't exist. The sun would come up, then go again. To me, it was all just one day, the longest day of my life.
Rebekah CrawleyPublished about 9 hours ago in PsycheTriggering Elephants In The Room on Mental Health
No matter where you live in the world, the recent stabbings inside Sydney's Westfield Bondi Junction has brought out some heroism, as well as bravery, unresolved trauma, shock, and unconscious and unresolved mental health challenges to name. This circumstance has also brought out kindness and generosity in abundance. All of those elephants in the room, metaphorically speaking. America has g*ns, while Australia has k!iv#s. No country or circumstance is ever perfect. The elephant in the room when it comes to this article in relation to the human psyche for me is writers block right now, among other things that last Saturday (as at the time of writing this particular bit) seemed to have triggered. Based on this unfathomable event, I am doing my best to ensure that this article is part wisdom, part memoir, so that others can also heal.
Justine CrowleyPublished a day ago in PsycheWhat strength is...
I haven't been writing lately ... or editing... or really anything to do with my business because my plate has been very full with much more important matters: decisions and issues relating to my children.
The Schizophrenic MomPublished a day ago in PsycheAre You Afraid of the Podcast?
I have my first podcast interview today. What is my life? That feels so absurd to type. Seeing as discussing my abuse publicly is completely at odds with my every survival instinct; I assumed I’d be a nervous wreck this morning.
Veronica WrenPublished 4 days ago in PsycheExploring the Enigmatic World of Reality Shifting
Within certain circles, there exists a captivating phenomenon known as reality shifting. While its roots may be traced back to anime and manga, it's far more than just a fleeting trend. Reality shifting is often misunderstood or dismissed as nothing more but a mere fantasy or a means of daydreaming.
Gail Kathleen PilapilPublished 5 days ago in PsycheUnderstanding ADHD in Women: Beyond the Stereotypes
Understanding ADHD in Women: Beyond the Stereotypes When picturing ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) people usually picture a young child 'bouncing off the walls' with energy and constantly chattering. However, this stereotype overshadows how ADHD presents in men differently than it presents in women. This can lead to missed diagnoses and delayed access to essential mental support.
Melody HessPublished 5 days ago in PsycheThe Problem with Autism
Last year, at the age of forty-eight, I discovered that I have autism. While it explains some of the difficulties I’ve had in life relating to people, especially my father, and my low tolerance for sensory overload, I have struggled to accept the label: autistic.
Skye BothmaPublished 5 days ago in PsycheThe Beast in Me
Picture a recent instance when stress had you in its grip. Maybe it was a looming presentation at work, a heated argument with a loved one, or another unexpected setback. In that moment, your body sensed danger and began to react before you were even conscious of it.
Veronica WrenPublished 6 days ago in PsycheSex and Porn Addiction - The Start of My Road to Recovery
Hello, my name is Paul Stewart and I suffer from sex and porn addiction. I am a sex and porn addict. There, I got that out of the way.
Paul StewartPublished 7 days ago in PsycheDenial of the Fittest
Even in my periods of deepest denial during my abusive relationship, when I was doing my absolute best to placate him, it was hard to disguise how much I despised spending time with his toxic family.
Veronica WrenPublished 8 days ago in Psyche5 Common Symptoms of ADHD
Here is a list of things that are normal for people with ADHD. Hopefully this list will help people with ADHD feel better about themselves, and people who don't have ADHD understand their friends and loved ones better.
Melody HessPublished 9 days ago in Psyche