coping
Life presents variables; learning how to cope in order to master, minimize, or tolerate what has come to pass.
A True Story: What It is like To be Homeless.
I have told many stories of my past. Many of which are deeply painful. This story is about my experience of struggling to survive as a young homeless person. Many people today have at least some support with homelessness, but I survived my ordeal alone. Before you read further, this is no light-hearted story. It is revealing and honest without anything hidden, but it must be told.
By Carol Ann Townend5 years ago in Psyche
compulsive exercising? how & why can't I stop? How did I get here
I'm going to start this by saying, currently at this moment... it's very hard for me to sit still and write this rather than engage with compulsively exercising. It's hard to recognize that sitting still is much harder for moving for me because it causes me not to be able to use movement as a distraction and essentially as a form of dissociation (more on this later). as you read this, I hope if you identify, you have compassion with yourself and just remember to try your hardest to meet yourself where you are (something I've NEVER been good at/wonder if it will ever become a strength of mine). Let's dive in
By Shahn Mcknight (Shahn Donovan)5 years ago in Psyche
Journaling
Journaling to Relieve Stress I am sure many of you have heard that journaling can relieve stress. Sometimes it feels as if you are getting something out in the open just by writing it down. When you first start journaling you just write about what happened during your day. The goal is to dig deeper and express feelings in your writing. Expressing feelings of anger, sadness and anxiety in your writing is like taking it out of your body and looking at it. It is like getting something “off your chest” without yelling it out at someone. Start slowly and you will see how this daily ritual adds to your calmness and ultimately your overall well-being.
By Elaine M. Gallagher5 years ago in Psyche
Being Honest With Myself When I Dissociate Is Easier Said Than Done
Originally published on Medium 24/03/2021 I’ve learned a lot about myself since March 2020, but good grief, it’s been profoundly uncomfortable. The main lesson learned appears to be "never underestimate the depth of my own unconscious self-deception" and has led me on a quest for an identity that functions for me now. That’s definitely a work in progress.
By The Duffers Diary5 years ago in Psyche
Take My Brain--Please!
What goes on in my brain? I’m not a neuropsychologist or a researcher, but I am in a unique position of having sustained at least four traumatic brain injuries, plus meningitis, which is an acquired brain injury. I will live with the consequences of those injuries for the rest of my life. Most of the time, it’s ‘no biggie’.
By Catherine Kenwell5 years ago in Psyche
Aspirations, Obsession, Destruction
Meditation Journal: Questions always arise. “Is my breathing too fast? Is it too slow? Am I hyperventilating? Why are my thoughts wheeling around my serious intentions?” I’m a pseudo Buddhist. I can talk the talk, but ask me to sit quietly counting my breaths and suddenly my dedication crumbles faster
By Steve B Howard5 years ago in Psyche
Understanding Depression Generated Defense Mechanism And Ways to Tackle it!
Before coming on to my topic I would like to make it clear that this article is for people who are experiencing that a person close to them is going through a prolonged depression or stuff like that. See I am also not an expert so will not be dealing with that technical terminology but yes I will try to help you in understanding the perspective of that person close to you and will also try to guide you through a path in which your small efforts can help out that person who is close to you.
By Vaibhav Mehra5 years ago in Psyche
