coping
Life presents variables; learning how to cope in order to master, minimize, or tolerate what has come to pass.
I CAN Do It
I could feel my heart beating in my chest, my hands were sweating, and I could not think through the fog that enveloped my brain. The woman was speaking; I knew because I saw her mouth moving, but I didn’t know what she was saying. I felt as though I was a visitor in my body watching the events unfold like a movie. I did not know these people, and I did not know what they expected of me. One thing I knew for sure: I did not belong here.
By John Walters3 years ago in Psyche
The shoebox underneath my bed.
I woke up again in a cold sweat, from the same nightmare that felt all too real. I could hear you laughing and you were standing almost close enough to touch. You were standing off to the side of my view, so I could not clearly see your face.
By Jaded Savior Blog3 years ago in Psyche
The 3-Month Sleep Experiment (2021)
I began this experiment after a few key things this year: dreams while visiting relatives, beginning a new journal, and family drama driving me to concede that I should (finally) look into therapy. I’ve long had sleep issues, as described in “Night Walker”, and I have used cannabis to aid these sleep issues for about 7 years now, as mentioned in “A Dreamless Sleep”. This “experiment” is still being conducted, but I wanted to share my findings after the first month.
By Megan Baker (Left Vocal in 2023)3 years ago in Psyche
Why Drug Addiction is a Social Problem?
Why should drug addiction be a social problem? What's the big deal? Well, drug addiction is definitely a social problem. It's been proven that drug addiction has direct links to crime and violence, and it is believed that drug addiction causes higher rates of HIV and STD infection as well. So, if drug addiction is not just a problem amongst individual users, what is the reason for its growing popularity as a social problem?
By Mozell Maass3 years ago in Psyche
Toxic Self-Reliance and How It Can Affect Your Mental Health
Identifying Dispositions of Toxic Self-Reliance Toxic self-reliance is a defense mechanism that people use to protect themselves from the fear of being abandoned or rejected. It is often characterised by a belief that there are no needs outside those which can be met by the person himself. This type of behavior may intensify in response to traumatic events or other types of major life changes, such as loss or conflict, and typically manifests in the form of anger, withdrawal, and isolation.
By Kate Strong3 years ago in Psyche
The 5-Minute Rule
For the first few years after my brain injury, whenever I was faced with making a decision I would momentarily freeze. My mind would go blank, I’d stare into space, and I became catatonic (in other words, in an immobile or unresponsive stupor). Being in an already-stressful environment would make it even more pronounced. This involuntary behavior caused a great deal of misunderstanding and argument in our household and amongst family. It tested the limits of my marriage and my sanity, until I learned how to deal with it. Thanks to the Ontario Brain Injury Association and Brock University for helping me put this approach into practice. I think it's helpful for everyone who finds themselves decision-making challenged.
By Catherine Kenwell3 years ago in Psyche