coping
Life presents variables; learning how to cope in order to master, minimize, or tolerate what has come to pass.
Getting Serious
Generally, this platform is my place to play, but today is World Mental Health Day. Which is not to say there isn’t space to be playful when thinking about mental health. Playfulness, after all, is a route to several fundamental protective elements of good mental health – connection, cognitive flexibility, learning and pleasure. But I’m not playing when I say that mental health awareness is important. According to the World Health Organisation, nearly three quarters of a million people die by suicide every year, and this is the tip of the iceberg – the stark, measurable tip. Below the water line people in their millions are impacted by struggles with mental health difficulties, in themselves or those they care about. Most of us, I would say, have a stake in that iceberg. And this is just it – most of us.
By Hannah Moore3 years ago in Psyche
Unwell 0.2
While I mention this throughout later writing, I’d just like to say why I’ve put “train horn” or “car honk” into my pieces. It’s because I notice patterns and those specific sounds are part of a longstanding pattern of me seemingly being listened to, monitored, followed and terrorized in addition to the license plates that show up around me with my address number, dog's name, birthday date and more that I'll probably discuss in later writing. I remember seeing a TikTok that got a lot of popularity of a child trying to record a video, but every time they were going to speak, a train horn went off in the distance, cutting them off. The child looks in the direction of the train, exasperated, and goes to speak a final time, only to be cut off by the train horn once again. It would be funny if I didn’t notice that actually happening in my own life.
By Kocoa Simpsen3 years ago in Psyche
The Simplest Way To Start Self-Love
Self-love is so important for overall mental and physical health. Much psychology research has shown that people with high self-esteem are more likely to be happy, healthy, and successful in life. They are also more likely to have strong relationships and make good choices. Not surprisingly, lacking self-love can have dire consequences for the individual, as revealed by a 2019 study by the University of California, which found that 80% of people experience low self-esteem at some point in their lives. Yet another study, published in the journal "Self and Identity" in 2020, found that people with low self-esteem are more likely to experience depression, anxiety, and other health concerns.
By Elaine Sihera 3 years ago in Psyche
Eating Disorders. Content Warning.
Eating disorders are categorized by a pathological means of either restricting food or over indulgence in food that becomes a persistent behavioral pattern. These behaviors tend to have negative emotions and thoughts surrounding food. The cause is still unknown and being debated and researched. In 2006 when I took my first Psychology course the one line that stood out to me is that Psychology is empirical. That means it has to be observed and regarding Psychology, it is ever changing. There has been some studies on the basis of eating disorders that genetics do play a link. This is not very much elaborated on, yet there is a direct correlation when observing twin studies.
By Sid Aaron Hirji3 years ago in Psyche
Establishing Boundaries
Setting boundaries with someone struggling with addiction can be challenging, but it's essential for both your well-being and theirs. Many alcoholics or addicts only achieve sobriety when their loved ones set hard boundaries and stop enabling. Most of the staff at Tennessee Detox Center are in recovery and can attest to the impact boundaries played on their decision to finally accept help. Here are some suggestions for establishing healthy boundaries:
By Chris Giesen3 years ago in Psyche
