coping

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

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 Femme7 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 7 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 7 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 Patel7 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 Curtis7 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 M7 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-Soul2Soul7 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 hive7 months ago in Psyche
Scared, hurt, bruised and in pain. Content Warning.
***TRIGGER WARNING: The following post discusses sensitive issues including child abuse and trauma. Do not read if this will trigger memories.***
By Elizabeth Woods7 months ago in Psyche
Where Do You Belong?
Belonging – the feeling of being comfortable and happy in a particular situation, or with a particular group of people, and being treated as a full member of the group.
By Elizabeth Woods7 months ago in Psyche
Psychological Fear
Introduction: The Silent Puppeteer of Our Minds Fear is more than just a reaction to danger—it’s an invisible scriptwriter dictating our choices, relationships, and even our potential. Unlike instinctive fear (like jumping away from a snake), psychological fear is subtler, more insidious. It’s the voice that whispers:
By its_ishfaq_ahmad7 months ago in Psyche
The Illusion of Infinite Funds: Why Credit Cards Make Us Feel Richer Than We Are. AI-Generated.
The Illusion of Infinite Funds: Why Credit Cards Make Us Feel Richer Than We Are You walk into a store “just to look.” A shirt catches your eye. It’s not on sale, but it feels like it should be yours. You hesitate — until you remember your credit card. You tap, the machine beeps, and in two seconds, the item is yours. No pain. No friction. No cash visibly leaving your hands. For a fleeting moment, you feel powerful. Free. Limitless.
By Ahmet Kıvanç Demirkıran7 months ago in Psyche