coping
Life presents variables; learning how to cope in order to master, minimize, or tolerate what has come to pass.
A Mother's Horror Story. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
It was a summer like no other, but of course, I didn't know that at the time. How could I? Fall came and went as usual, and the classes I helped teach proceeded as normally as possible. But what does "normal" really mean? That year, I had a coworker who persistently harassed me, and I should have recognized that as a warning sign. Like everyone else, I was hoping that was the worst thing that would happen to me that year. I was wrong!
By Ronna Curtis6 months ago in Psyche
Healing as a Neurodivergent: A Journey Back Home to Myself
Being neurodivergent, the experience of healing feels like coming home. For years, I was told that Autism and ADHD are simply different brain designs—lifelong static conditions. I was taught that I would always need to manage my mind by restricting myself. For example:
By Neurodivergent-Soul2Soul6 months ago in Psyche
Psychological Fear
Introduction: The Silent Puppeteer of Our Minds Fear is more than just a reaction to danger—it’s an invisible scriptwriter dictating our choices, relationships, and even our potential. Unlike instinctive fear (like jumping away from a snake), psychological fear is subtler, more insidious. It’s the voice that whispers:
By its_ishfaq_ahmad6 months ago in Psyche
The Illusion of Infinite Funds: Why Credit Cards Make Us Feel Richer Than We Are. AI-Generated.
The Illusion of Infinite Funds: Why Credit Cards Make Us Feel Richer Than We Are You walk into a store “just to look.” A shirt catches your eye. It’s not on sale, but it feels like it should be yours. You hesitate — until you remember your credit card. You tap, the machine beeps, and in two seconds, the item is yours. No pain. No friction. No cash visibly leaving your hands. For a fleeting moment, you feel powerful. Free. Limitless.
By Ahmet Kıvanç Demirkıran6 months ago in Psyche
Behind the Smile: Unmasking Social Anxiety in a Performative World. AI-Generated.
Behind the Smile: Unmasking Social Anxiety in a Performative World There’s a certain kind of silence that screams louder than words. It’s the silence of a mind racing before a conversation starts. The hesitation before a phone call. The practiced smile that hides a pounding heart. In a world obsessed with extroversion and constant interaction, social anxiety is the invisible weight many carry — often alone.
By Ahmet Kıvanç Demirkıran6 months ago in Psyche
🧠 The Dopamine Dilemma: Why Everything Fun Feels Empty Now. AI-Generated.
Introduction: The Paradox of Pleasure Why does everything that once felt exciting now feel… flat? We binge-watch entire shows, swipe through endless content, chase likes, snack on ultra-processed foods, and still feel strangely unsatisfied. It’s not because we’ve grown numb—it’s because our brain’s reward system is under siege.
By Ahmet Kıvanç Demirkıran6 months ago in Psyche
Decoding the Matrix of Neurodivergence Through Energy Centers <short>. Content Warning.
Energy work has been woven into the fabric of ancient cultures for centuries. Across generations, individuals were intuitively aware of their role in processing the emotional burdens carried by their lineage—emotions like fear, guilt, and shame gets trapped in the lineage’s energy signature if not released.
By Neurodivergent-Soul2Soul6 months ago in Psyche
