coping
Life presents variables; learning how to cope in order to master, minimize, or tolerate what has come to pass.
Procrastination - Rearranging The Deck Chairs on The Titanic
A friend once said to me that procrastination was like rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic. While it made for alternate seating arrangements, the damn boat was sinking and life jackets were needed – quick. There was action, but, not the kind required to have any positive effect on the lives of the passengers.
By Susan Lee Woodwardabout a year ago in Psyche
Everything For Me Is All-Or-Nothing
As far back as I can remember everything has been all-or-nothing. I liked to skateboard, so my life revolved around it. I wore the clothes, watched the videos, listened to the music, and skateboarded twenty-four-seven. It was my first real obsession.
By Patrick Meowlerabout a year ago in Psyche
Suicide Prevention: Honorable endeavor or impossible mission?
Suicide is a serious subject and I haven't written about it seriously or intellectually for most of my writing career. I've written many poems expressing in various ways the emotions and thoughts of a suicidal person. I've also written some stories in an attempt to shed some light on the matter. However, today's submission isn't about being "suicidal" or dealing with mental illness. In this article, I'd like to discuss mental health in general and the Florida Mental Health Act of 1971 (also known as The Baker Act). I'd also like to share my personal experiences with suicide, crisis stabilization facilities, and my overall opinions about how people should handle this subject. What makes me an expert? Do I have a Doctorate degree in Psychology? No, I majored in English. But I've spent 25 years in and out of the "insane asylums" and on and off prescribed psyche medications. I've been to hospitals in Florida, New York, Illinois, Georgia, and New Jersey. I may not be qualified to prescribe medications, but after 25 years of experience as a diagnosed and treated patient, I feel quite confident in my expertise on the subject.
By Shanon Angermeyer Normanabout a year ago in Psyche
Proper Injection Techniques and Angles: A Pharmacist's Essential Guide
Pharmacists, especially those working in community pharmacies or clinics, often go beyond the traditional role of dispensing medications. Administering injections to patients is a critical part of their responsibilities. However, giving injections requires more than just skill—it demands precise knowledge of the proper techniques, angles, and procedures to ensure safety and effectiveness. Administering an injection at the wrong angle can lead to complications such as tissue damage, infections, and even improper absorption of the medication. Therefore, understanding the correct techniques is vital for both patient safety and the pharmacist's professional competence.
By William Henryabout a year ago in Psyche
