coping
Life presents variables; learning how to cope in order to master, minimize, or tolerate what has come to pass.
The Psychiatric Ward and Vocal
This piece marks a milestone: 100 articles. 100 different snapshots of my mind. From horror short stories to silly items about dogs to explorations of why I believe The Beatles are the greatest musicians who have ever existed to poems I would never have dreamed of writing.
By Christopher Donovan3 years ago in Psyche
Letter to the Editor
Hi, most people know me better as my online alias and pen name: The Schizophrenic Mom. I had no intention of writing this to my hometown paper as I appreciate my anonymity online – and the freedom I have to talk about my disability without fear of retribution. However, part of my goal is to educate people and I see a big education gap in the rural midwest.
By The Schizophrenic Mom3 years ago in Psyche
The Elusive Feeling of Being Energetic
Feeling empowered gives you a boost towards achieving your goals and dreams. (Photo: sasing on Pixabay) This will be a bit of a personal post. I have had a difficult year for various reasons, but they all combined were leaving me totally drained and, at times, unable to take care of my home properly, and I had to take a prolonged sick leave. This was not fun.
By Neurodivergent_ai3 years ago in Psyche
Memory Reconsolidation
In the past, scientists believed that memories were set in stone once they were formed. Much like a computer hard drive. However, new research has shown that memories are actually much more malleable than previously thought. This process, known as memory reconsolidation, could have major implications for how we learn and remember information.
By Kate Strong3 years ago in Psyche
5 Ways in Which Amazon Prime Can’t Ease My Depression
1. Binge-watching Hammer horror films on Amazon Prime Depression Rating — 5 out of 10 Watching horror movies is good for your mental health. Something to do with the safe and cathartic release of emotions. Given that I’m always looking for a serotonin hit, I went swimming in the back catalogue of Britain's finest purveyors of terror.
By Christopher Donovan3 years ago in Psyche
We Were Forced To Get Naked in Junior High
One thing about my awkward junior high years I’ll never understand was being forced to shower after class in P.E. At the height of our 6th and 7th-grade insecurity, someone on the school board thought, “Hey. How can we make these kids’ awkwardness any worse? Oh yeah, let’s force them to get naked and shower in front of each other.”
By The Mouthy Renegade Writer3 years ago in Psyche
Saying No When You Have To Prioritize Your Own Needs.
My work and studies have become busier today as I try to reach my career goals, and so has my home life. Life at home can be an endless chore of washing, cleaning, and meeting other people's needs, leaving very little time for my own work.
By Carol Ann Townend3 years ago in Psyche
Remembering...
As I write this, it is 3:48am in the morning. I just woke up from a cold sweat, terror-filled, and very realistic nightmare. So for the record, this article might not make sense. *wink* I did edit it several times though and I think it works now... and as a bonus? I have 3 different articles started outside of this one... *smile*
By The Schizophrenic Mom3 years ago in Psyche
The First Thing I Did To Start Talking About My Feelings
When emotionally illiterate parents raise a heart-on-sleeve daughter Growing up with Asian immigrant parents, I never talked about my feelings. My parents made it clear to me that it was the hard skills that mattered. They were practical people.
By Katharine Chan3 years ago in Psyche
