coping
Life presents variables; learning how to cope in order to master, minimize, or tolerate what has come to pass.
Overcome difficult times
Contemplating life with a grave, serious, and unsmiling demeanor appears justified when reflecting on the profound capacity for wickedness within our species. The pages of human history are stained with instances of monstrous suffering, driven by unbridled greed and an insatiable penchant for cruelty. Our minds, often capricious and unruly, lead us down labyrinthine paths of error and chaos, leaving no soul untouched by the formidable challenges existence throws our way. It's easy to succumb to the belief that every day is a relentless onslaught of adversity, culminating in the inevitability of the worst possible outcomes.
Matt BakoshPublished 2 months ago in Psyche- Top Story - January 2024
How I Got Through College with IBS and Gerd
*There are moments that might be considered too much information (TMI) for some readers. There was a backstory about an eating disorder (which I do not encourage).* I’m not a doctor or a professional. If you are experiencing symptoms, please see a medical professional. I'm not here to promote anything. I’m sharing my experiences and some tips that may help others get through college.
Responding to Perceived Threats
The image above will make sense if you read the article, even the beginning. * * * Most people have heard of the "fight or flight" response which is cause by the sympathetic nervous system. This is the opposite of the "rest and digest" response caused by the parasympathetic nervous system. What many people don't seem to be aware of is that "fight or flight" has been turned into "fight, flight, freeze, or fawn." I'm going to go slightly in depth about each of these with any resources linked at the bottom.
Rene PetersPublished 2 months ago in PsycheOn Being in Love With an Addict
We made sense together. The downfall of our relationship wasn’t the drugs. It was how the drugs made him act. Our relationship was always complicated, drinking and drugs didn’t help anything. We both had crappy childhoods. We understood each other. I understood why he did the things he did. I tried saving him but I knew it wasn’t going to work. He was going to have to want to get help but I couldn’t keep watching him harm himself. It took me a long time to get over that guilt. I have a lot of regret about how I left the relationship. For a long time I blamed myself. I thought that nothing I do is going to make him get sober. I didn’t understand that it needs to be more than me. He needed to admit that he needs help. I wish being in love was enough. I wish it counted for anything at all. We were both just kids who were forced to grow up quickly.
Elara's Clockwork Symphony
In the veiled city of Zephyr, where clockwork owls patrolled the gaslight-kissed streets and houses sprouted mechanical vines, lived a clockmaker's apprentice named Elara. Unlike the stoic cogsmiths around her, Elara possessed a forbidden talent: she could weave stories into clockwork, infusing intricate mechanisms with whispered wishes and fantastical dreams.
Yuusuf Jawad OlamidePublished 3 months ago in Psyche3 Simple, Quirky Mental Tricks for a Easily Happier New Year
It’s widely understood that our minds possess immense power. Tapping into this power can lead us to manifest our desires. This is where those mind-bending principles come into play — Law of Attraction, positive thinking, and more.
Tone & MannerPublished 3 months ago in PsycheFrom Awkward to Awesome: 7 Ways To Boost Your Self-Esteem!
Self-esteem has its roots in the value we place on ourselves - basically our self-worth. It has little to do with money or material things, but a lot to do with self-perception, and is governed by how we routinely feel about ourselves. It follows that if we think very little of ourselves, with no love or self-acceptance, we would place no value on ourselves, and our self-esteem would be pretty low.
Elaine SiheraPublished 3 months ago in PsycheWhat does it actually feel like to get shot?
In the world of movies and television, we've become accustomed to dramatic portrayals of gunshot wounds. However, do these depictions align with the actual experiences of those who have survived such incidents? The grim statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in 2017 reveal that approximately 40,000 people lost their lives due to gun-related incidents in the United States alone. Yet, amidst these tragic numbers, there exists a resilient group of survivors with stories to tell. What does it truly feel like to be shot, and how accurate are the on-screen renditions?
Ernest RogerioPublished 3 months ago in PsycheMissionaries in America
*What is a Christian Missionary? "A Christian missionary is a person who dedicates his or her life to fulfilling the Great Commission: to preach the Gospel, baptizing and making disciples (Matthew 28:19-20)...When we typically think of missionaries, we tend to imagine individuals or families going to Africa or heading to China or going to an unreached people group in a remote locale." https://www.compellingtruth.org/Christian-missionary.html
Shirley BelkPublished 3 months ago in PsycheThe Beginning of Healing
Too many people today are wounded. In fact, "wounded" might be too light of a word. We've been abused, traumatized, scarred, damaged... you name whatever words fits your life.
Ashley TrippPublished 3 months ago in PsycheAnxiety Across the Lifespan
Life is ten percent what you experience and ninety percent how you respond to it. -Dorothy M. Neddermeyer Anxiety, a multifaceted psychological condition, manifests uniquely across the human lifespan. Its presentation and implications vary significantly from childhood to old age, influencing individuals’ developmental, social, and cognitive functions.
Donna L. Roberts, PhD (Psych Pstuff)Published 3 months ago in PsycheDrawbacks of Punishment
Scenario: A school is dealing with a persistent problem of students vandalizing the restrooms. The administration has tried various approaches to address this issue, including education on the importance of respecting school property and increased supervision in the restrooms. This will show how despite the administration tied to supervise, however, vandalism still happened. The administration tried hard to keep school property from getting damaged despite these efforts, the vandalism continues.
Regina BrooksPublished 3 months ago in Psyche