coping
Life presents variables; learning how to cope in order to master, minimize, or tolerate what has come to pass.
Prompt — Actions Vs Words — What Do You Use To Say What You Can’t or Don’t Want to Say?
In a discussion this morning with one of my daughters, and she said I was non-confrontational. I don’t confront people when they wrong me.
Annelise LordsPublished 6 months ago in PsycheCAN'T
Go ahead. Try that new interest of yours. Take part in a new activity that you'll only spend 3 months actually trying. Go on. Start it. You know what the outcome will be. We know what the outcome will be. It's the same result each time, you moron. Do you really think you'll amount to anything?
Indigo ValePublished 6 months ago in PsycheCommon Anxieties, And A Key Question, Of People Approaching 40
Being 40 years old is supposed to be a trying, and worrying, time for many people who seem to reach a bewildering crossroads in their life that causes them to question everything they might have done before, perhaps to lose their self-esteem, to doubt their achievements, and to dread the future.
Elaine SiheraPublished 6 months ago in PsycheHow To Care Without Letting Others Take Advantage
Do you sometimes have that uneasy feeling that you are being taken advantage of, but not quite sure how to deal with it? If you feel that way, your instincts are right, and perhaps some coping mechanisms could be useful. The first crucial action iin such a situation is learning to say NO, and always being consistent with it, so that people know where you stand.
Elaine SiheraPublished 6 months ago in PsycheHealing Hearts: Personal Stories of Grief and Recovery
In the darkest corners of our lives, where pain and suffering reside, grief stands as a testament to the depth of our humanity. It is a force that can both consuming and transformative, an experience that every individual eventually confronts. My own journey through grief revealed it’s profound impact and the surprising path to healing. As I unraveled the layers of my shattered heart, I found solace in the simple acts of daily life that had once seemed mundane. The routine of making breakfast, folding laundry, and watering plants became a grounding force, offering a sense of normalcy amidst the chaos of loss.
Moving in with Grief
Is it just me or does it seem to be ever-present? You’re asking me to move through this grief? Okay, well tell me this…
Laura Hanson ReberPublished 6 months ago in PsycheHell According to Oliver
'I should have just rented a room or something... Bell wouldn't have found me that way...' Oliver could not help but wonder what he could've done to avoid this outcome. This outcome being his present situation, a patient resident in the Our Mother of Mercy mental institution. 'Why does she always have to but-in my business? Everything could've been over, but now, because of her, I have to live this... this hell...'
The Healing Power of Leaving: A Journey From Domestic Violence to Survival
In my darkest corners of my past, I found strength to leave a life of torment and pain behind. It was a lengthy journey, one that I didn’t think I would make, but it was a journey that led to healing and self discovery. This is my story.
My Mother, My Murderer?
Yes, you read that correctly.. My mom was trying to kill me when I was a kid. The only reason I found out is because of some information I learned from a TikTok video. In the video, a young woman was in the hospital because she had mixed urine and bleach in an attempt to make a home pregnancy test, based on a suggestion from someone else. Next, a person responded to this video with an explanation as to why this is a bad idea. The person explained that mixing bleach and ammonia/urine, creates a chemical called "chlorine gas". This gas is very dangerous, as it can cause severe irritation and harm to the upper respiratory system, burn skin on contact, sting and burn eyes. The exposure, if severe enough can be fatal. Common symptoms of exposure to chlorine gas include, flu-like symptoms coughing, wheezing, vomiting, nausea, dizziness. Exposure can lead to bronchitis or pneumonia.
Deth AngelPublished 6 months ago in PsycheGetting Serious
Generally, this platform is my place to play, but today is World Mental Health Day. Which is not to say there isn’t space to be playful when thinking about mental health. Playfulness, after all, is a route to several fundamental protective elements of good mental health – connection, cognitive flexibility, learning and pleasure. But I’m not playing when I say that mental health awareness is important. According to the World Health Organisation, nearly three quarters of a million people die by suicide every year, and this is the tip of the iceberg – the stark, measurable tip. Below the water line people in their millions are impacted by struggles with mental health difficulties, in themselves or those they care about. Most of us, I would say, have a stake in that iceberg. And this is just it – most of us.
Hannah MoorePublished 6 months ago in PsycheUnwell 0.2
While I mention this throughout later writing, I’d just like to say why I’ve put “train horn” or “car honk” into my pieces. It’s because I notice patterns and those specific sounds are part of a longstanding pattern of me seemingly being listened to, monitored, followed and terrorized in addition to the license plates that show up around me with my address number, dog's name, birthday date and more that I'll probably discuss in later writing. I remember seeing a TikTok that got a lot of popularity of a child trying to record a video, but every time they were going to speak, a train horn went off in the distance, cutting them off. The child looks in the direction of the train, exasperated, and goes to speak a final time, only to be cut off by the train horn once again. It would be funny if I didn’t notice that actually happening in my own life.
Kocoa SimpsenPublished 6 months ago in PsycheThe Simplest Way To Start Self-Love
Self-love is so important for overall mental and physical health. Much psychology research has shown that people with high self-esteem are more likely to be happy, healthy, and successful in life. They are also more likely to have strong relationships and make good choices. Not surprisingly, lacking self-love can have dire consequences for the individual, as revealed by a 2019 study by the University of California, which found that 80% of people experience low self-esteem at some point in their lives. Yet another study, published in the journal "Self and Identity" in 2020, found that people with low self-esteem are more likely to experience depression, anxiety, and other health concerns.
Elaine SiheraPublished 6 months ago in Psyche