coping
Life presents variables; learning how to cope in order to master, minimize, or tolerate what has come to pass.
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.5 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 Hadfield5 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 Jackson5 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 Hayden5 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 Ford5 years ago in Psyche
Pain
Today as I sit here, I am in pain. I am in pain physically. Today, it is not a heavy pain. On a scale of one to ten I would only rate it a four. But it is there. I have not taken any medication. Nor will I. I have not told a single person about this pain yet today, nor did I intend to. Why is that?
By David Diehl5 years ago in Psyche
Mental Health
A lot of attention concerning mental health was brought about when Olympic athlete Simone Biles talked about the importance of her own mental health while performing at the Olympics this year. If you have a mental illness it not only affects you, but it affects everyone around you.
By Lilli Adams5 years ago in Psyche
It Took A Pandemic For Me To Become A Functional Adult
We have read thousands of stories during quarantine. The story of success and self-improvement of those who realized that they didn't love what they did and took control of their lives. They started a business, quit their 9 to 5 jobs, and achieved financial freedom.
By Mindsmatter.5 years ago in Psyche
An Open Letter to Simone Biles After Winning the Bronze on Beam
Dear Simone, The last few weeks were rough, weren't they? Rough for gymnastics fans everywhere who have watched your 2021 Olympics struggle yes, but more importantly for you: an incredibly talented young woman with a dream and the chops to pull it off finding your body and mind unable to cooperate during one of the most important competitions of your life.
By L.A. Hancock5 years ago in Psyche
