coping
Life presents variables; learning how to cope in order to master, minimize, or tolerate what has come to pass.
Lesser Known Abuse Tactics Silencing Victims
For half a decade, my every thought and action were heavily monitored and dissected by my abusive partner. Every step, every decision about my body, who I was allowed to contact, even the things I thought were mercilessly scrutinized and controlled.
Veronica WrenPublished 22 days ago in PsycheExploring the Influence of Childhood Experiences on the Psyche
Childhood experiences play a pivotal role in shaping an individual's psyche. These formative years are a crucial period for emotional, cognitive, and social development. Various psychological theories suggest that early experiences can significantly impact an individual's personality, behavior, and mental health later in life. In this article, we will delve into the intricate ways in which childhood experiences influence the psyche, drawing from both psychological research and real-life examples.
BLESSING COOLPublished 22 days ago in PsycheRun for Your Life
Is it me, or does every runner have a traumatic backstory about how running saved their lives? I’d tried to leave him once after discovering he’d been cheating on me with multiple women. Friends of mine, actually.
Veronica WrenPublished 23 days ago in PsycheBreaking Through
In the labyrinth of my mind, there existed a darkness that seemed to swallow me whole – the suffocating embrace of depression. It gripped me tightly, dragging me down into the depths of despair, where the echoes of my own pain reverberated endlessly. But within the shadows, I discovered a flicker of light – a spark of resilience that would guide me through the darkest of nights.
A Peer Supporter's Guide to Understanding the Definition of Progress in Our Mental Health Journey's
I used to be just like many of you out there, believing that persistent, challenging thoughts and feelings meant I was either regressing or not moving forward quickly enough in managing my ADHD and generalized anxiety. However, I've learned that our conventional 'in with the good, out with the bad' philosophy, while appealing, oversimplifies the complex realities of our mental health challenges.
Sandy PacePublished 26 days ago in PsycheWhere Did My Life Go?
"Where did my life go?" This is a question that keeps popping up in my mind again and again many years after my traumatic past life ended.
Carol TownendPublished 27 days ago in PsycheVerbal Abuse, Humiliation Tactics, and Intimate Partner Violence
You’re at a dive bar with your boyfriend and his aggressively shitty friends. It’s their usual, rowdy scene, although it’s never really been yours. You’re an introvert who’s learned to manage in a crowd, but you much prefer a smaller group setting. Honestly, you’re mostly there to appease and babysit a violent alcoholic.
Veronica WrenPublished 27 days ago in Psyche8 Fear Conditioning Tactics That Taught Me Not to Trust Love
The idea of falling in love again is bonkers to me, something I feel is a well-informed opinion. It’s not that I don’t believe love is real. I’ve felt it. I feel it. Deep down, I’m nothing if not a sappy, helpless pile of romantic mush. An easy target.
Veronica WrenPublished 28 days ago in PsycheManaging Emotions
Emotions are reactions that human beings experience in response to events or situations. The type of emotion a person experiences is determined by the circumstance that triggers the emotion. For instance, a person experiences joy when they receive good news and fear when they are threatened.
Dissecting a CPTSD Nightmare
My traumatized brain is mean as hell to me. Nightmares are a regular occurrence for me, a thrilling side-effect of my CPTSD, but this particular one had been nagging at me all day. As I recounted the heart-pounding details to my partner the next morning, I began to see the meaning through the seemingly random chaos.
Veronica WrenPublished 30 days ago in PsycheThings I Refuse to Feel Guilty About Doing in My Mental Health Journey
A few weeks ago, I found myself reflecting on my mental health journey since the relapse I experienced nearly a year ago. Instead of succumbing to feelings of shame, I discovered a sense of pride in my progress. Despite the setback of experiencing a relapse for the first time in five years, it served as motivation for me to confront other challenges and obstacles that I had been avoiding in my mental health recovery journey.
Sandy PacePublished 30 days ago in PsycheThe Past Awakened/ Distorted Reality book 1
*You can find this story in full on Tapas and Wattpad Typing away on my laptop, my goal is to get this post done today. I'm running late on my deadline. Usually I try to get a blog post published twice a week, but this week has been a bit off. Still, I persist to stay on schedule. Blogging is something I found more enjoyable than doing the jobs I had before. Something where I don't have to worry about others' rules and I get the freedom to build the structure that works best for me. Where my bad days can happen without fear that I have to push myself to do something that feels overwhelming or too hard in those moments. So being my own boss in a way is what I knew I wanted to strive for.
Sarah J. BethanyPublished 30 days ago in Psyche