coping

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

The Urge to Run
The urge to run was bigger than the urge to stay. I had so many reasons to run. , I always thought running never solved anything until one day it did. People say leaving is the hard part but it’s not. Knowing you can never go back is one of the hardest lessons you can learn. I don’t know where it all began. I know that I am not alone in this. I am not the first girl who desperately needed a way out and I know that I wouldn’t be the last. I genuinely felt like I had to run to undo my mistake. I had to try at least. Maybe there I would like myself and finally work on my mental health. Before he died he told me that if we can feel happiness we should be grateful. The more he isn’t here the more I want to run. I always used to say that I wouldn’t leave without him but I can’t stay here without him. It just doesn't feel right. I know too much about this city. Sometimes a city will tell you when it’s time to go.
By Nat 12 months ago in Psyche
Lost in Translation: The Strange World of People Who Can't Recognize Faces.. AI-Generated.
Imagine walking through a bustling city, the air thick with the scent of street food and the sounds of laughter and chatter. You spot a familiar face in the crowd, someone you’ve known for years. You wave enthusiastically, only to be met with a blank stare. The person you thought you recognized isn’t who you thought they were. This scenario, while awkward for most, is a daily reality for those living with prosopagnosia, or face blindness.
By hiteshsinh solanki12 months ago in Psyche
The Leader's Brain Problems Caused By Blood
Leaders are Struggling around the World. There has been a long list of things that Leaders Need, yet never seem to be able to Obtain.
By Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, DFM, DHM, DAS (hc)12 months ago in Psyche
Fear in a Box. Top Story - January 2025.
I recently had an experience which has made me thoughtful and reflective (and all of those introspective adjectives) and I wrote about it on here. I actually dressed it up as a story, which was a little naughty of me. The reason for doing it was two-fold: I wanted it to read like fiction rather than a first person account; and the distance of the third-person created a detachment to the events that I sort of felt at the time and sort of didn't.
By Rachel Deeming12 months ago in Psyche
Do You Actually Deserve Happiness And Success?. Content Warning.
When people say that they are "Looking" for Something, you can usually follow up with some variation of the following words...
By Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, DFM, DHM, DAS (hc)12 months ago in Psyche
"NO MORE GASLIGHTING". Content Warning.
Galighting is everywhere. It has always been here, but it is now the trend trickling down from the Whithouse spreading unfiltered to the people. I am bored with that form of mentality. It causes mental health issues and societal and psychological problems with human beings.
By Vicki Lawana Trusselli 12 months ago in Psyche
Forgiveness is Overrated
A while ago, I wrote an article about The Mother Wound, unpacking topics like generational pain and trauma recovery. You can read it here, but the point is that I got an interesting comment from a reader, saying that they're grateful we now have the resources and insights today to help daughters heal and better understand their mothers.
By Tania T12 months ago in Psyche
Going Dark
I had a conversation with a friend last night and it reminded me of a pattern of behavior from other people around me. I was letting my friend know that I may not be very responsive in the next several days because of situations that I am dealing with in my life and they responded with the understanding that I am a busy person.
By The Schizophrenic Mom12 months ago in Psyche
You Don’t Know What Breadcrumbing Means
In the world of modern dating and relationships, emotional manipulation techniques have evolved into more subtle and complex forms. One such technique that has gained considerable attention in recent years is “breadcrumbing.” Often dismissed as harmless flirting or mixed signals, breadcrumbing is a manipulative tactic that can leave emotional scars and a distorted sense of self.
By Tania T12 months ago in Psyche
You Don’t Know What Gaslighting Means
Gaslighting is a term that’s become almost ubiquitous in our cultural lexicon. You’ve likely heard it used in casual conversation, online forums, or maybe even in therapy, but the truth is that most people don’t fully understand what gaslighting is or how it operates in relationships. It’s easy to mistake it for a trivial disagreement or an occasional argument, but gaslighting is much more insidious. It’s emotional manipulation with the intent to undermine your reality, making you doubt your thoughts, memories, and perceptions.
By Tania T12 months ago in Psyche
Music to Calm the Chaos
Have you ever felt so overwhelmed by life that you didn't know where to turn? Yesterday was a rough Monday for me. We're 9+ months into our major renovation, which we are living through, and I have construction fatigue. I feel like a caged animal stuck on a boat, floundering at sea with no captain. It's not what you want to be feeling this far into your project with no clear end in sight.
By Xine Segalas12 months ago in Psyche
Have You Stopped... Really?
We live in a Non-Stop World. People are Always Pushing to Go Further and Further, Each and Every Microsecond. Go Faster. Go Bigger.
By Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, DFM, DHM, DAS (hc)12 months ago in Psyche