coping

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

The Hole
I walk along the edge. The day is sunny and warm. There is a slight breeze and the birds are singing. But I see them but can’t find pleasure in the day. It is coming. I feel it. I feel almost powerless to stop it. A bout of depression is slowly stalking me.
By Traci E. Langston2 years ago in Psyche
Maladaptive daydreaming
“Maladaptive daydreaming describes a condition where a person regularly experiences daydreams that are intense and highly distracting” (Meadows, 2021). Another way of definig what maladaptive daydreamng is can be said as - “maladaptive daydreaming is a mental health issue where a person daydreams excessively, sometimes for hours at a time. “Maladaptive” means this type of daydreaming is an unhealthy or negative attempt to cope with or adapt to a problem” (Meadows, 2021).
By Mahpara Mukhtar2 years ago in Psyche
Don't Sign That Medical Release
Fantastic neuro-spicy TikTokkers raised my awareness about ADHD in women enough to inspire me to get tested at the age of 58. Unfortunately, nobody warned me about how much leeway a psychiatrist has when passing on your most traumatic, sexual, and personal details, including all of his session notes which he can send to your general practitioner. Now my most personal experiences and thoughts are available to non-medical office staff, an entire hospital/ insurance system and everyone in their offices with access to medical files.
By Lisa Suhay2 years ago in Psyche
Self-Knowledge and Meditation
Do you know we live in a hypnotic world? We are delusional thinkers and live in a fantasy world of words. However, there is a world beyond words called reality that you see right before your eyes in the present, which is timeless and eternal, and people have no idea how they are related to it. To understand reality, one requires self-knowledge.
By Mal Mohanlal2 years ago in Psyche
The Science Behind ADHD and Why You Are Not Lazy
ADHD is a highly complex developmental disorder, starting in childhood and persisting into adulthood, severely impacting the lives of the individuals affected. With one in 25 adults living with the disorder, chances are high that it affects one of your colleagues, friends, family members or maybe even yourself. In order to reduce the stigmatization of mental illnesses in general and ADHD in particular, it is important to educate the general public about the particularities of the disorder. For people who are not familiar with ADHD, the typical behavior of affected individuals cannot be distinguished from undesirable habits such as laziness and procrastination, which is often fatal for those affected in the form of unfair treatment and significant disadvantages on their career path. The following article aims to provide a good overview of ADHD, with a particular focus on the day-to-day difficulties experienced by affected individuals and the underlying neuronal characteristics of the disorder.
By Babett Eichler2 years ago in Psyche
Unveiling Deception
Everyone lies, question is, why do we lie!? In this illuminating discourse, we confront the unsettling reality that deceit lurks within our midst, interwoven into the very fabric of our daily interactions. Brace yourselves, for the person to your right, to your left, and even occupying your very seat may be harboring falsehoods. Yes, we are all, in some measure, liars.
By Līva2 years ago in Psyche
Unveiling the Art of Persuasion
Manipulation- In psychology, manipulation is defined as subterfuge designed to influence or control another, usually in a manner which facilitates one's personal aims.
By Līva2 years ago in Psyche
The Mind and the Universal Laws
Introduction It was during my darkest times that I found the light. I had been seeking answers externally, yet the source of light I needed resided within. Just as with me, your radiance shines brightly too. This light holds a universal essence, and the Universal Laws serve to illuminate and empower us throughout this journey we call life.
By Amira2 years ago in Psyche
Exploring The Secret Benefits Of Living With Anxiety
What is an anxiety disorder?! Anxiety is a typical human feeling that everyone feels from time to time, for example, when facing a problem at work, before taking a test or exam, or when your loved one is ill or injured. With that said, anxiety disorders are different from typical anxiety. The distress anxiety disorders cause are so great that it can impact a persons ability to function. For individuals with anxiety disorders, worry and fear are unstoppable and irrepressible, and can be damaging to his/her health.
By Talia Devora2 years ago in Psyche
Mindfulness and Stress Reduction Techniques
Meditating and reducing stress is a profound and attainable way to cope with the issues of the present. Our goals in conducting this comprehensive study are to gain a better understanding of mindfulness and its various uses, such as developing emotional regulation skills, building resilience, and learning to regulate our thoughts and feelings in stressful situations. At its core, mindfulness is the discipline of paying undivided attention in the present moment, accepting it as it is without judgment. A staple of modern mental health regimens, it has its roots in age-old contemplative traditions. Being self-aware, or at least able to identify and accept one's own thoughts and feelings without giving them power over one, is a prerequisite to understanding mindfulness.
By Shadrach2 years ago in Psyche
Shut Down Mode Engaged — Please Begin Emergency Restart Procedures
Last year, I did well. For a few solid months straight I was super motivated. I wrote articles every day and struggled to decide which projects to work on. Build my audience on Vocal media or here on Medium, finish editing the final draft of my book, and continue writing the new book I’m working on, I capped out most months on my eBay listings on my store. And I still have all of that going on, but I also have a real estate license to study for, as well as all the typical ‘mom-wife-life’ stuff I have going on.
By Hope Martin2 years ago in Psyche
The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health
Social media has become an integral part of our everyday lives in the fast evolving world of technology. Inspiring new relationships and worrisome consequences for people's mental health have emerged from the ubiquitous nature of these platforms. This in-depth investigation seeks to unravel the complex web of connections between social media and psychological health by illuminating the various ways in which these online communities impact our mental states.
By Shadrach2 years ago in Psyche