coping
Life presents variables; learning how to cope in order to master, minimize, or tolerate what has come to pass.
It's a Blessing to Be a Burden
At some point, most of us feel like we are a burden to others. When we struggle mentally, emotionally, or physically, we may feel like a burden because we require additional care. We cannot fulfill all of our physical and emotional needs without assistance. It’s oh-so frustrating to rely on others for our basic needs. This summer I struggled with additional anxiety and feeling like a burden too.
By Eileen Davis4 years ago in Psyche
C'est La Vie
C'est La Vie. Stuff happens. What happened to setting SMART goals? Nothing wrong with goal setting, yet when your world gets ripped apart by a mystery illness (for example) that has made us self-isolate and quarantine since the new decade (2020) has beckoned on our domain...then what can we do? Go with the flow. That is all we can do. The key is to control what we can control, knowing that we can never control everything. For starters, this is just humanly impossible. We are not here to change the world, but rather to live in it, enjoy it, and to achieve as much as we can. Life sucks sometimes. Life is disappointing sometimes too. Life can also be absolutely awesome.
By Justine Crowley4 years ago in Psyche
Why Am I This Way?
"You're such a Diva." "You're so OVERDRAMATIC." If I could remember all the things I have been called for my overreactions this would be a 50-page blog post. Am I a diva? Probably. Am I overdramatic? Definitely. But not for the reasons you're thinking. I love shoes, makeup, and knockoff sunglasses with bling. I do love attention when I am in a good mood, which is often. I get really into fictional characters. It doesn't matter if it's books, movies, or tv shows and I will tell people everything that happened in a very overdramatic fashion so they completely understand all the important parts.
By Melissa Wilson4 years ago in Psyche
My life is a soap opera
OK so you all know pretty much how my mind works...kinda. Now try navigating things in this world that get thrown at you with a mind like that. Some of it is my fault, some of it isn't. When I was little, things seemed so easy...PSYCH things have never been easy for me. when I was 12 years old possibly 13, 14 maybe. well I was young and in middle school. I had this friend I met in 6th grade. She was so nice to me. I felt like she understood me for the most part except for the part of me being a total dork and completely uncool. yeah, I wore corduroy Winnie the pooh overalls and had absolutely NO style whatsoever back then. Anyways, this girl became my best friend. we were together all the time. Then our circle grew a bit. we were all the misfits of the school that had banded together.
By Tyger Jackson4 years ago in Psyche
What are the activities for Sober Living
What are the main activities for Sober Living? It's a challenging decision because there is no set curriculum for Sober Living. A person may choose to stay sober for a certain period of time or for the rest of their life and at the end of that time decide to go back into the world. Sober Living is something that someone decides to do for themselves.
By Joel Navarro4 years ago in Psyche
Father's Advice
Today is intensely challenging; I’m not sure how I’ll endure. There’s a vibration under my skin that’s twisting and burrowing down to my gut. My family is gathered downstairs for the funeral. I can hear them saying my name, mentioning that I’m still upstairs in my childhood bedroom. I’m frozen solid in the middle of the room. I just can’t bring myself to move a muscle. Many years ago, Dad taught me, “When you notice yourself in a panic, stop, and slowly take two deep breaths. This will ground you to the world – to reality.” So I take a deep breath in; then I let my breath leave my body, slowly…
By Stephane Sauve4 years ago in Psyche
On the path (8/23/21)
Sometimes you get caught up in life. The weight of the world tends to hit hard. You start to worry. Can't think. It's these moments that you will seek balance consciously, unconsciously, or both. You'll seek balance physically, emotionally, and spiritually. It's easy to get lost if you're not careful.
By Reiki Mikael4 years ago in Psyche
The Pandemic May Not Be Over For You
A few weeks ago I saw the images and videos from the Lollapalooza in Chicago and for the first time I thought: "Yup, the pandemic is gone." I went to a bar for the first time in months. I'm vaccinated, bands are playing stadiums. You can't help but feel that the Coronavirus is a thing of the past. Although the statistics suggest otherwise.
By Mindsmatter.4 years ago in Psyche
Depression is like a Storm
Content warning: this article talks about anxiety and depression, with some mentions of selfharm and suicide. ... I’ve struggled with my mental health for a long time. Long before I knew what depression was – what it really was. I felt unsure of myself, second-guessed everything I did, kept my mouth shut because I didn’t think anyone would care what I had to say. I spent days upon days in bed, not seeing the point in even trying to do something, unless I was forced to go to school (and I really needed forcing, I hated school). Given the chance, I’d have never crawled from beneath my duvet. With the door shut and my head buried in the dark I felt safe. I didn’t realise this was not normal.
By Jade Hadfield4 years ago in Psyche
My life is a soap opera
Between growing older, having kids, almost dying and just life complications in general I have been through a lot and learned a lot. It doesn't always work out in my favor, even with all of my knowledge and wisdom I've gained over the years. So, I've decided to write a mini series of different times and events that have happened. I've already written a couple so i wont back track, Ill just add them to the series of the soap opera that is my life.
By Tyger Jackson4 years ago in Psyche
Just A Child
I was just a child, a kid. I used to dream in vivid color and narrated stories. But you stole my innocence away from me. You, all by yourself. I hope that one day you'll realize the pain you caused me. I hope that one day you'll face your creator and justice comes forth. I hope one day you suffer just as much as I did--am.
By Evan Hayden4 years ago in Psyche
Caring Too Much?
Caring full time for someone is hard work. Really hard. It's not just the mundanity of it. Carers sometimes feel as though they're strong enough to handle whatever comes next. It's a duty. An obligation. Guilt may creep in for thinking that someone else could do a better job, so you stick with it. You step onto a path that looks solid and manageable. And so the journey begins.
By Julia Ford4 years ago in Psyche
