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How to cope with your emotions, maintain mental health, deal with life's stressors and help others do the same.

Mastering Adaptability: Strategies for Enhancing Emotional Agility & Building Resilience.
Mental flexibility is the cornerstone of improving mental health. But what exactly does it entail? In the complex landscape of mental health, one trait stands out as a fundamental cornerstone — Flexibility. The theory posits that at the core of mental health lies flexibility. A healthy individual who possesses flexibility in the psyche allows for growth and resilience. Many factors contribute to flexibility in the psyche. However, adaptability stands out as a key component of flexibility in the psyche. It’s the secret sauce for navigating life’s twists and turns with grace.
By Lady Lavinia Dasani2 years ago in Psyche
Managing Emotions
Emotions are reactions that human beings experience in response to events or situations. The type of emotion a person experiences is determined by the circumstance that triggers the emotion. For instance, a person experiences joy when they receive good news and fear when they are threatened.
By Jisa John2 years ago in Psyche
Unraveling the Enigma of Memory
Memory's Labyrinth: Exploring the Depths of Forgetting and Recall Picture this: Sherlock Holmes, that enigmatic sleuth, likened the brain to an attic, a space with finite room for memories. In his deductive brilliance, Holmes quipped that cluttering it with trivial facts only hindered the storage of crucial information, like distinguishing deadly poisons. But was Holmes onto something profound? Does our memory truly mimic the confines of a computer's storage? Or does it harbor boundless potential? Imagine a life where every detail, every experience, remained etched in your mind, never fading into oblivion. What would such a world look like?
By Natalie Perlman 2 years ago in Psyche
He sees the faces of demons... and a wrong diagnosis almost puts him in a mental institution
A rare disease that few people in the world suffer from, caused by a severe vision disorder, which causes a person to see parts of people’s faces distorted in shape, color, or position, while the rest of the body parts remain as they are in their natural shape. It is known as “prosopometamorphopsia” or “PMO.”
By “M”2 years ago in Psyche
Unlocking Joy: The Best Ways to Heal Depression
Introduction: Depression can cast a heavy shadow over one's life, dimming the brightness of each day and making even the simplest tasks feel insurmountable. Yet, within this darkness lies hope, as there are numerous strategies and techniques that can help alleviate its grip. In this article, we'll explore some of the most effective ways to heal depression, offering insights into both traditional and alternative approaches that have shown promise in restoring joy and vitality to life.
By ABDO2 years ago in Psyche
Whispers in the Mind
In the dimly lit room, the soft glow of a flickering candle barely penetrated the shadows that clung to the corners. Adam sat on the edge of his bed, his hands trembling as he clutched a worn journal to his chest. His mind was a battleground, torn between reality and delusion, each vying for control of his fractured psyche.
By Priya Patel2 years ago in Psyche
The broken window
Have you ever wondered why when we enter a neighborhood inhabited only by the rich, the neighborhood seems to us pure, elegant and flawless, and you feel safe while walking in it and if you park your car, you do not fear for it, while if you pass through a poor, marginalized neighborhood full of filth, you will feel insecure, a thief may come out to rob you, cleanliness is almost non-existent, everything is broken, and you cannot park your car safely , There is this strange and contradictory situation , you may think it is due to the upbringing of both the poor and the rich, but no. In 1969, a famous American psychologist and sociologist from Stanford University named Philip Zimbardo decided to do strange research on which an even stranger theory called the Broken Window Theory was built by sociologists James Wilson and George Keeling in 1982 and later turned into one of the most important studies in criminology and social and psychological sciences in the world . The theory says that regardless of whether this neighborhood is inhabited by rich or poor people. One broken window in this neighborhood will soon lead to the appearance of more broken windows. The theory literally says that one broken window that has not been repaired is a signal that no one cares and therefore breaking more windows will not cost anything, and the disorder leads to increased levels of fear in citizens, which leads them to withdraw from society and reduce participation in informal social control.
By “M”2 years ago in Psyche
How to care for oneself while grieving
How to care for oneself while grieving Grief in its entirety strikes while you least expect it. The atrocity of sadness lies in the false notion of being alone and having it all together all the time. To be or not to be in the constant state of despair is not in one’s hands, as melancholy varies in its intensity ranging from a dejected mood to deep and chronic loneliness. Oftentimes people subject their negativity to a mere passage of time, but often there is an underlying cause that needs to be addressed and healed to become in a state of awareness of their emotions and innate being. It is important to bring light to the need to embrace one’s emotions and not shame ourselves with guilt when we don't feel happy or in rhythm with our souls. Often we lose the sense of self when surrounded by grief.
By Hridya Sharma2 years ago in Psyche
Brain Hacks
Have you ever wished you could be a human lie detector, instantly deciphering someone's true thoughts? Or maybe you've fantasized about projecting a specific image, influencing how people perceive you without uttering a word. While telepathy might remain firmly in the realm of science fiction, the good news is there's a powerful tool at your disposal: psychology.
By JUDE ANI2 years ago in Psyche
Conscience
Easier it is to raise mountains tall, Lighter to carry cliffs so small, Easier to hold worlds within your sway, Than let conscience in darkness stray:
By Elle Vihman2 years ago in Psyche
Have you ever writhed in your own intrusive thoughts
What Are Intrusive Thoughts? Intrusive thoughts are spontaneous and involuntary mental images, ideas, or impulses that intrude upon our consciousness without warning or invitation. They can take many forms, ranging from fleeting worries and doubts to disturbing or taboo thoughts. While everyone experiences intrusive thoughts from time to time, they can become problematic when they persistently disrupt our peace of mind and interfere with our daily functioning.
By NGUYEN T P THUY2 years ago in Psyche
How To Regain Energy
This is for all the introverts, the neurodivergent's, the empaths, the overworked (yes, that includes parents) and those feeling burned out, because a lot is demanded of you or you're perhaps feeling overwhelmed in a world where you are expected to constantly be present, to interact and to 'conform' or people please.
By Jasmine Morris2 years ago in Psyche