coping

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

Stress in the Pandemic
These are entries out of my coping journal for my psychology class. Named Stress in the Pandemic... I have found these writings to be very therapeutic.
By Rachel K5 years ago in Psyche
Stress in the Pandemic
If you're anything like me, then you would know just how debilitating anxiety and stress can be. It is something that I have dealt with since I was ten years old and has changed the course of my life. I can't remember the last day I didn't feel like I was stuck on a hamster wheel moving nowhere.
By Rachel K5 years ago in Psyche
Why I Got My First Tattoo at 16
I am going to share the story of why I got my first tattoo at age 16. To do this, I need to give some context. Heads up- it's dark, so if you feel vulnerable or suggestible when it comes to the topics of self harm and suicide, please do not read this or only cautiously read it with a friend. Similarly, if you unexpectedly feel distressed while reading this, please stop reading and talk to someone close to you about how you feel. I do not want anyone to harm themselves.
By S. Alex5 years ago in Psyche
Healing a Bleeding Heart
Having my heart broken is one of the worst experiences I have had as a person living with borderline personality disorder (BPD). When my heart is broken, I can’t describe it as “feeling sad.” I honestly don’t know if I have ever just felt “sad.” Rather, I feel like the pain is tearing me apart from my core, inside out, and my only thoughts of reprieve from the pain are suicidal.
By Ashley Nestler, MSW5 years ago in Psyche
Mental Health & the Black Community
Hey guys, I thought I would share with you the tough moments that I've had to deal with fighting anxiety and depression. Maybe I can help someone along the way who's new to this and doesn’t know what to do or doesn’t have anyone to talk to. These are just some things that I've experienced and how I've dealt with them. Thank God for me these moments sometimes don't last long. I knew something was wrong when I started having palpitations (heart flutters) when I got angry or stressed. I overlooked it for a few weeks then I exploded.
By Shante Demery 5 years ago in Psyche
5 Ways to Not Let Your Disorders Control You
How do you not let a diagnosis control you? How do you not let it define your entire life? With each new doctor, each diagnosis is either thrown away, or a new one is created. New words are added, old words are thrown away. As if each new doctor knows everything about you in the entire hour they have known you. As if that intake questionnaire was going to tell them exactly who I am and what kind of help I need. How do you not over think that? How do you not get angry?
By Katherine Estelle5 years ago in Psyche
The Sad, Solitary ... Savant?
Foreword: This article is one discussing mental health and that of artists specifically. These are simply my thoughts on the topic. If you struggle with mental health in a serious way and/or need help finding crisis resources please consider reaching out to a professional or a loved one for help. There is no shame in doing so.
By David Arvidson5 years ago in Psyche
The Reality of Loss to Suicide
The events of Sunday 23rd August 2015 are forever etched in my mind. This was the day that Jake took his own life and the day that time became irrelevant, as it will always seem like yesterday. I want to share something in this blog about the paramedics who attended Jake’s death, what one of them said to me and why I will be forever grateful.
By Melanie Anderton5 years ago in Psyche
Dear Stranger
I suffer from a lot of mental and physical illnesses. I am used to getting looked at in public when people see me using things that are obviously meant for disabled people. I know I am young, but that doesn't mean that I am not disabled. I have severe anxiety and depression, as well as PTSD and bipolar, and some other issues that I am sure I will get into later. I hate going out in public, because I am always afraid of what people think of me, or say about me. Honestly, compared to the lady today, I am starting to be grateful they say it behind my back. After an awful experience at the grocery store today, I felt the need to write this in hopes that if she didn't see it, someone with her mindset might.
By Dessa Harris5 years ago in Psyche
A Letter to my 30 Year Old Self
Let me start by saying, being cheated on fucking sucks. I know right now it feels like everything has just been snatched from you but, it hasn't. This has nothing to do with you. There was nothing you could have done to avoid it and you will thank God one day that it happened this way. Your life is about to be magic.
By Molly Elizabeth5 years ago in Psyche
3 Things That Might Help Your Agoraphobia
If you haven't seen parts one and two, you can click on the numbers here: One Two In part three, we're going to have a look at three things that you could try changing in your life in order to help your agoraphobia. If you know me then you know why I'm doing this: I'm hitting the ten year mark of being diagnosed with agoraphobia and hypochondria. I wanted to share some of the techniques and tiny things I've been doing in my life apart from taking my medication in order to make my life slightly, slightly, slightly better.
By Annie Kapur5 years ago in Psyche
How To Cope With OCD During a Pandemic
The pandemic is causing me and everybody else high stress. OCD is aggravated during times of stress. I know that I can stay well by avoiding people, and wearing a mask. Masks go a long way to stopping germs from getting through. Wearing a mask is a great way of preventing illness, but not everybody is wearing one so far as I can see. Never mind the general incompetent handling of the pandemic from a head of state who now has the illness. My OCD germ phobia is sky high, and I don't know about anybody else who is dealing with similar situations.
By Iria Vasquez-Paez5 years ago in Psyche