coping

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

Crawling Back To You
More times than I can count, I've sat wondering who I truly was beneath all of the shame. I wondered if I was brilliant or if I was truly destined to remain in this child-like state of confusion. Walking the world wondering my purpose as I hide in the shadows of who I knew I wasn't, yet who I'd always been. I'd been dripping in a victimhood so carefully built by those around me who claimed that their love for me meant more than what society views love and friendship as today. I spent so much time in the comfort of being the victim that I hadn't paid any attention to the fact that while these people were building this victimhood, I was handing them the nails and hammer.
By The Darkest Sunrise8 months ago in Psyche
The Nostalgia Industry: Why We Keep Buying Our Past Back. AI-Generated.
Somewhere between the VHS static of a childhood movie and the neon glow of an old arcade cabinet, a memory stirs—not just remembered, but sold back to you. Nostalgia, once a deeply personal emotion, has become one of the most profitable commodities in the modern economy. You don’t just remember your past anymore—you subscribe to it.
By Ahmet Kıvanç Demirkıran9 months ago in Psyche
Say No to the Invisible Anesthetics
As night falls, I go about my usual routine, turning on the lights one by one. The floor lamp lights up first, shadows begin to stretch along the wall. The three pale lights on the ceiling glow with the clinical brightness of a doctor’s office. The room is warm, but the intensity of that light makes me feel as if I’m under a surgical knife — exposed, uneasy.
By Cher Che9 months ago in Psyche
Inside the Mind of a Modern Human: Overthinking, Overworking, Overwhelmed
Introduction: The Inner Storm We live in an age of endless options, infinite information, and invisible expectations. But beneath the surface of glowing screens and busy schedules, the modern mind is restless—constantly overthinking, endlessly overworking, and slowly becoming overwhelmed.
By Idea hive9 months ago in Psyche
You can't draw water from a rock
“It is quite clear that between love and understanding there is a very close link...He who loves understands, and he who understands loves. One who feels understood feels loved, and one who feels loved feels sure of being understood.” - Paul Tournier
By Feral La Femme9 months ago in Psyche
The Things I Don’t Say Out Loud. Content Warning.
Trigger Warning : Suicide. I wake up before my alarm because my brain doesn’t know how to sleep in anymore. It’s always sprinting toward something. Regret, maybe? Or dread.
By Jaci 9 months ago in Psyche
Journey To Sobriety
Growing up, I heard the stories and saw the commercials telling you to "Just say no to drugs." I attended Red Ribbon Week at school and all the other anti-drug programs. I was raised in a household which had a zero tolerance policy for drugs. I remember thinking "I would never do drugs." But it turns out Justin Bieber was right when he said "never say never."
By Jaci 9 months ago in Psyche
The Nightmare
I see a lot of dreams. Often, I have nightmares during my day naps, especially around the time of waking up. Today, it happened again.
By Seema Patel9 months ago in Psyche
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 Curtis9 months ago in Psyche
When Insecurity Feeds You: The Silent Struggle of Eating to Feel Enough
"Sometimes, I eat not because I'm hungry - but because I'm trying to quiet the voice that says I'm not enough." We don't talk enough about this.
By Dishmi M9 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-Soul2Soul9 months ago in Psyche
The Art of Slow Dating: Falling in Love at the Right Pace
In an age of instant gratification, fast swipes, and one-line bios, dating has never been quicker — or more overwhelming. We meet, we match, we text, we ghost. Amidst the fast-moving whirlwind of modern romance, many are rediscovering an age-old truth: love, the real kind, takes time. Enter the era of slow dating — a mindful, intentional approach to relationships that prioritizes depth over speed, connection over convenience.
By Idea hive9 months ago in Psyche