coping
Life presents variables; learning how to cope in order to master, minimize, or tolerate what has come to pass.
Musings of a Mental Mind
It seems so simple to those living on the outside living with mental illness isn't an excuse they say. Not caring that some days it's hard just to drag myself out of bed. I have heard it all my entire life. “It's all in your head,” they say. Yet they don't see the demons constantly following me. Mentally I am trapped and unable to escape the mental hell I live in everyday.
By Silver Voranjin7 years ago in Psyche
The Weeds I've Watered
Like millions of other human beings, I too struggle with mental illness. I've battled with depression and multiple anxiety disorders since I was a child. At the ripe age of 12, I started therapy. I had an almost unbreakable bond with my therapists. Since my family couldn't grasp my struggles, and I have a small amount of friends, I had no outlet. But, going to therapy gave me a voice, and skills that I can use for the rest of my life. The skills were like flowers in bloom, they filled my mind with color and beauty in the midst of the black and white.
By Lauren Harrington7 years ago in Psyche
Mercury Retrograde: The Good, The Bad and The Truth!
Have you ever wondered if the planets could actually have an affect on your life? It's not as far-fetched as one might think it is. Mercury is more than just a mysterious planet in the far away galaxy. Even though Mercury is an average distance of 48 million miles (77 kilometers) from Earth, it's presence is felt by all of the people that are living on planet Earth.
By Silena Le Beau7 years ago in Psyche
Living with Mental Illness
We all know living with a mental illness is a struggle. It is one thing we can never get away from, even with all the help we seek. It's the one thing that latches on to us and never leaves. Once you have it, you can never get rid of it. Make yourself stronger? Of course, but you need to learn to cope with it and maintain your happiness. You never know if something or someone will set it off again. You will always be a ticking time bomb.
By Danielle Leopold7 years ago in Psyche
How I Cope with Anxiety
Ever since I was child I can remember some version of anxiety existing in my life. It wasn't until I reached high school age that I really discovered that what I was struggling with was anxiety. I have a long way to go before I feel comfortable saying I'm anxiety free. Not only do I have consistent daily anxiety, but I also struggle with derealization and panic disorder. Most of the time I'm quiet about my hardships until it becomes too much to handle on my own. Over the past four months I've had to change how I approach my mental health, and it has made a significant difference in my life.
By Cailey Renee7 years ago in Psyche
Depression, Video Games, Bipolar Disorder — And A Few Smiles Later
Depression. It's a word that most of us recoil from or shrug off whenever we hear it mentioned. It's a state of mind that most of us respond to with a hasty "get over it." If only it were that simple for those of us who suffer. Depression is a mood disorder that doesn't vanish with a simple nudge to the ribs and a supplication from our peers to harden up.
By Dustin Murphy7 years ago in Psyche
Let's Talk About Mental Health In Gamers and What the Video Game Industry Does About It
Gamers. We need to have a serious conversation. I'm not talking about the conversation you'd have with your mom, dad, cousin, uncle, sister, brother, or whoever about dating or sex. I'm talking about a topic that impacts tens of millions of Americans every day, and people right here in our very own diverse gaming community. I'm talking about mental health issues.
By Dustin Murphy7 years ago in Psyche
How My Anxiety Ruined My Life
When I was in elementary school I have a distinct memory of sitting in my fifth grade class and out of nowhere I just felt...weird. My heart began to beat like crazy, I felt hot all over, almost like my body was becoming engulfed in flames. Though I was sitting still, I felt as though my body was vibrating. All around I felt an uneasy sense of something not being right. I was nine years old. I didn’t know what was happening to me.
By Jade Melling7 years ago in Psyche
Lacking the X-Mas Spirit
Los Angeles, CA The twinkling lights, cold wind, and short days. All signs representing that time of year. Now normally, with all the hot chocolate and Christmas movies running on a never-ending cycle, the holiday spirit would have already hit and give a feeling of warmth and happiness. As for now, life still feels a little lack-luster even if those twinkling lights try to ignite something from within. Although you'd love to enjoy the festivities, you can't quite seem to feel as dazzled as everyone else might be. You might be thinking that it just hasn't hit you yet, but with each passing day, that feeling never really shows up.
By Jennafer Viera7 years ago in Psyche
When Postpartum Depression Hits
Pregnancy is supposed to give joy, gratitude, and love... so why didn't I feel any of those things? When the Bough Breaks You hear people talk about it, and if you've been pregnant, your doctor or midwife probably brought it up briefly during your pregnancy, and during your postpartum appointments. It's probably not something you think will impact you, especially if you've been lucky enough not to have any experience in having mental health issues.
By Letitia Lou7 years ago in Psyche
Video Games, Depression, and a Seemingly Unlikely Way to Cope
If I sat here typing this ten years ago, I couldn't tell you where I'd be, how I'd feel, and what I'd want to feel. It's a reality that 2.6% (roughly 5.6 million people) of the American Population a year - must face every waking minute once they crawl out of bed. It's a disorder that isn't easily taken care of unless medicated to an extent that even medication may not help without some guidance from doctor. It's also a reality I live with. One I've been living with for nearly sixteen years out of my thirty - going on thirty one years of life. There's times where waking up feels like walking through a tar pit while dealing with a monsoon at the same time. It's one that can easily be calmed when grabbing onto a PlayStation 4 controller or even an Xbox One controller.
By Dustin Murphy7 years ago in Psyche