coping
Life presents variables; learning how to cope in order to master, minimize, or tolerate what has come to pass.
The Connection Between Biggest Failure of My Life and Happiness
We all have been in that phase where we have to decide between “greed” and “fear of losing.” This happened to most of us. Our reactions can vary.
Noorain HassanPublished 2 years ago in PsycheWhen you're in denial that you're a Highly Sensitive Person
There are some Highly Sensitive People out there that were always aware they were and found ways to adapt to this fairly early on. Even though environments and people could cause overstimulation they knew the skills to deal with that. That wouldn’t be the type of HSP I am.
Nikki AlbertPublished 2 years ago in PsycheImposter Syndrome and chronic illness
I have had Imposter Syndrome for really all my life. Along with 70% of the population, at some time or another. Imposter syndrome is the feeling that any successes you have had are due to luck or some external influences outside of yourself. And not your skills, talent or qualifications.
Nikki AlbertPublished 2 years ago in PsycheHow The Grinch...Can Teach Kids About Mental Health | Pt. 2
In the second part of this series, we'll be focusing on something pretty much everyone is familiar with -- bullying. Although previously touted by many as a standard part of growing up or a 'rite of passage', bullying is far from normal or acceptable.
Jeryn CambrahPublished 2 years ago in PsycheHow I Left A Fist and Ugly Words Behind Me
When you experience domestic violence on any level, you oftentimes can’t recall each traumatic incident. Four decades is a long time to wait to tell this story.
Cathy CoombsPublished 2 years ago in PsycheHow I Beat Depression
In 2003, I experienced a severely traumatic event that left me with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. By 2007 I had to be medically retired from my job and was considered permanently disabled by the medical profession.
Leon MacfaydenPublished 2 years ago in Psyche24 Hours Inside the Life of a Homeless Alcoholic
I spent three years homeless because of my alcohol addiction. Sometimes, when I could afford to, I lived out of motel rooms. The majority of the time I lived out of my car. I learned a lot during that time. I met so many people who were in similar circumstances and heard their stories.
Ashley BrousseauPublished 2 years ago in PsycheMe, Myself & I
Growing up playing sports, my coach always told me I was more of a passer than a shooter. I ‘m afraid I’ve never taken a shot at having my own life.
Patrick WaddenPublished 2 years ago in PsycheUncovered
Tits. Titties. Tiddys. I fucking hate these words. I was 15. School was nearly out - for both the day and the school year; just a few days left really. Maybe an hour, hour and a half left in the school day.
Megan Baker (Left Vocal in 2023)Published 2 years ago in PsycheThe Introverted Extrovert
I have always been the book nerd. The girl who sat at the lunch table with her book instead of hanging out with her friends. I am the girl who would rather be alone with her thoughts and her notebook than in a crowd of people. I don't care for parties or big gatherings at all.
Jennifer WrightPublished 2 years ago in PsycheHow Time Changes Us
I believe that it was 2017 when I was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder, Type II. I was 21 years old. At a turning point in most people's lives, their early twenties, I was finding out that I had a mental illness that would never go away and could never be fixed. Yes, I could remedy some things with medication and therapy, but it would be a lot of work for the rest of my life, and it would be very hard.
Amanda DoylePublished 2 years ago in PsycheMaking snow angels and calling it love.
Love and other things we find too intimidating, so we dabble. We dabble in hearts. We give 10%. We dip a toe in it.
Jaded Savior BlogPublished 2 years ago in Psyche