coping

Life presents variables; learning how to cope in order to master, minimize, or tolerate what has come to pass.

The Unexpected Joy of Solitude
In our hyper-connected world, the idea of spending time alone often carries a negative connotation. Many people equate solitude with loneliness, imagining a state of sadness or isolation. However, solitude and loneliness are not the same. While loneliness is a negative emotional response to being alone, solitude is the joy of being alone by choice. Embracing solitude can lead to surprising psychological benefits, fostering creativity, self-discovery, and mental well-being.
By Sandra M2 years ago in Psyche
Bent Progress
If you've ever dealt with any form of trauma, there is one mantra that therapists looove: "Healing isn't linear" Ugh. If you've been to therapy, you probably resent the saying as much as I do (even if you know it's true).
By Ashley Tripp2 years ago in Psyche
$#*£ Resilience. Top Story - May 2024.
I was going to relax this evening. Tune out, hunker down, look after myself. I need it. I am exhausted. Thoroughly used up. And it's only Wednesday. Not even half way through the week. A week that in the UK, is Mental Health Awareness week. I don't know who decides these things, who gets to co-opt a day, a week, a month, and declare it a thing about a thing. But I do know a lot about mental health. I know a lot about mental health AND I know a lot about working for the UK's National Health Service. And so it was with interest that I clicked play on the below video, earlier today. By the time I finished, I was in tears.
By Hannah Moore2 years ago in Psyche
Unlocking the Power of Positive Affirmations
In the ever-evolving landscape of mental health and personal development, strategies for enhancing psychological well-being continue to be in the spotlight. Among these strategies, positive affirmations have emerged as a trendy and effective technique for promoting resilience, optimism, and overall mental wellness. In this comprehensive guide, we delve into the science behind positive affirmations, their psychological benefits, practical tips for implementation, and their broader implications for holistic health.
By Sandra M2 years ago in Psyche
Resilience
List all the ways you have been resilient throughout your life. Rupi Kaur's Gratitude Writing Prompts So, I am 70 and have many stories of resilience. I will tell but a few. Maybe 3 minutes worth, or 600+ words per Vocal.
By Denise E Lindquist2 years ago in Psyche
The six pillars of self-esteem
The six pillars of self-esteem- Why it is not centred on how you feel but pivots essentially around what you think you are capable of
By Hridya Sharma2 years ago in Psyche
How My Life’s Purpose to Have an Unbreakable Heart Left Me Broken in Life
Ever noticed how people who are afraid of having their heart broken often end up feeling broken? Until recently, that was the case for me anyway. I was always striving to have an unbreakable heart — but never quite succeeded. What did it mean for me to “have an unbreakable heart”? For one, it meant that I was always trying to protect my heart from everything and everyone. I thought I could achieve that by not letting anything or anyone in. You’ve probably heard about the concept of “building walls around your heart”. That’s what I was doing. I built high, wide, fortified walls around my heart — walls that would even make the Great Wall of China look small.
By Unbreakable Heart2 years ago in Psyche
Finding Behavioral Residue
Everything is the same, yet nothing is the same. By appearances it felt like home, but the heart of it is missing. The light from the sun floods in, in search of it, but unable to find it, so light is everywhere. It seems extra bright as if trying to compensate for the loss even it knows exists. Light touches Everything in the office. The settled dust sparkles as glitter giving it a heavenly feel. Maybe it once was.
By simplicity2 years ago in Psyche
Breaking the Silence: My Healing Process. Content Warning.
I had a teacher who taught me how to be passionate and how to stick out because I wasn’t very confident. Now he should be on a list of adults children should not trust. I don’t know why I thought I knew him that well. I believed in all of his lies because I thought that he would never do what he did. He used to tell me that “ I would understand when I’m older. I wonder if it ever crossed his mind that if I was young enough to talk down too maybe I was too young to be sleeping with him. It was a very confusing time in my life. I felt all alone and he was there.
By Nat 2 years ago in Psyche
What is Borderline Personality Disorder?
Borderline personality disorder is a mental disorder characterized by unstable moods, behaviors, and relationships, and it usually involves general instability, impulsivity, relationship difficulties, intense fears of abandonment and rejection, distorted self-image, and often self-harm. I wanted to make this video to kind of break down what borderline is, how to manage it and cope with it if you struggle with it, and if you don’t personally struggle with it, but you know someone who does, how you can help them. I was inspired to write this article based on an interaction I had in the comments on YouTube, so thank you to that viewer for the inspiration.
By zoe frenchman2 years ago in Psyche
A Few Of My Favorite Stories
“The Eagle Story” I tell this story when working with people who have trauma, grief, and loss work to do. The many people who are giving up drugs, alcohol, sugar, overworking, gambling, etc. Those traumas have been self-medicated by using one of the above and others.
By Denise E Lindquist2 years ago in Psyche
A Guide to Quieting and Acknowledging Your Inner Critic
As someone with ADHD, I've faced significant challenges stemming from my inner critic, a common struggle not limited to ADHD alone but prevalent among individuals with various mental health conditions. This internal battle has often hindered me from seeking support and acknowledging my progress, setbacks, and wins, big and small, for a lot of my mental health journey.
By SP 2 years ago in Psyche