coping
Life presents variables; learning how to cope in order to master, minimize, or tolerate what has come to pass.
No More Excuses: How to Reclaim Your Power and Find Healing
Leaving an abusive marriage takes tremendous courage and strength. It is a decision that no one should take lightly, but it is important to remember that it is never too late to take control of your life and break free from a situation that is causing you emotional, mental, and physical harm. Once you have made the decision to leave, it is important to focus on your own healing and recovery.
By Mitchella O Erayoma3 years ago in Psyche
The Empathy Factor: The Key to Thriving Relationships and Navigating Unsupportive Ones
Finding yourself in a relationship where your partner lacks empathy can be a challenging and isolating experience. Empathy is the ability to understand and share another person’s feelings; it is an essential component of any healthy relationship. When your partner fails to show you empathy, it can leave you feeling misunderstood, unsupported, and alone.
By Mitchella O Erayoma3 years ago in Psyche
I've lost all confidence; what can I do?
A person's self-worth may be defined as the degree to which they value and accept themselves. Many things affect a person's sense of self-worth, and the way in which they interact with those influences is what ultimately decides how they feel about themselves.
By dotarsojat3 years ago in Psyche
Regulating My Emotions
Regulating my emotions has always been a challenge for me. I’ve struggled with anxiety and depression for as long as I can remember, and it often feels like my emotions are controlling me rather than the other way around. However, in recent years, I’ve been working hard to gain more control over my emotions, and I’ve found several strategies that have been helpful in regulating my emotional responses.
By Tazeen -E-Dil3 years ago in Psyche
From Hurt to Hurtful: How Unresolved Trauma Can Fuel Verbal Abuse
Being in a relationship with an abusive partner can be a traumatic and challenging experience. While physical abuse is often the first thing that comes to mind, emotional abuse can be just as damaging. This is especially true when the abuser has a history of abandonment and neglect, as they may struggle to form healthy attachments in adulthood. In this article, we will explore why victims of emotional abuse need to move on from the relationship, even if they are married, and the steps they can take to protect themselves.
By Mitchella O Erayoma3 years ago in Psyche
Challenges and Progress in Treatment and Prevention
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a viral infection that attacks the body's immune system, gradually weakening it and leaving it vulnerable to opportunistic infections. HIV is spread primarily through sexual contact, contaminated blood transfusions, sharing of needles or from mother to child during childbirth or breastfeeding.
By Muhammad Telmeez 3 years ago in Psyche
Why Mental Health Matters to Me
One secret I fail to keep is that I grew up poverty-stricken. Food banks, Hud housing, and bill roulette was ingrained in the Rice Household daily. With the lack of funds came the lack of proper medical care. I can count on one hand the times I saw a doctor when I was a child. And two of those times were emergencies (shot in the head and a sliced finger, stay tuned for my memoirs). So, it shouldn't come as a shock that mental health was nowhere on my radar.
By Steven Rice3 years ago in Psyche
Silent Scars: The Devastating Effects of Verbal Abuse on Victims
Verbal abuse is a form of emotional abuse that involves using words and language to hurt, control, manipulate, and belittle another person. It can happen in any kind of relationship, including romantic, familial, professional, and social. Verbal abuse can cause the victim significant emotional and psychological damage, often leaving them feeling powerless, confused, and isolated.
By Mitchella O Erayoma3 years ago in Psyche
Broken Promises: The Danger of Narcissists Future Faking Their Victims
Being in a relationship with a narcissist can be a rollercoaster of emotions, with highs and lows that can leave you feeling confused and hurt. One common tactic that narcissists use is future faking, where they make false promises of change and a better future together, only to continue their abusive behaviour. In this article, we will explore what future faking is, how to recognize it, and what steps victims can take to walk away from it.
By Mitchella O Erayoma3 years ago in Psyche
Gaslighting Unveiled: Surprising Behaviors That Could Be Gaslighting You Without You Realizing It
Gaslighting is a term used to describe a manipulative tactic that someone uses to make another person question their own reality. It is a form of psychological abuse where the abuser plants seeds of doubt in the victim's mind, leading them to question their memory, perception, and sanity. Often, the victim of gaslighting may not even be aware that they are being gaslit. In this article, we will explore some behaviors that people may not realize is gaslighting and why it is considered gaslighting.
By Mitchella O Erayoma3 years ago in Psyche
The Art of Manipulation: How Narcissists Use Toxic Techniques to "Win" Arguments
Narcissists are known for their desire to be in control and to always come out on top. When they find themselves in an argument, they will often use a variety of toxic techniques to win at all costs. These techniques are designed to manipulate and intimidate the other person, leaving them feeling helpless and defeated. In this article, we will explore some of the most common toxic techniques that narcissists use to win an argument.
By Mitchella O Erayoma3 years ago in Psyche
