coping

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

Different, Not Better
My sister used to make comments about how I dressed, how I did my makeup, and how I colored my hair. She said I was trying to look different, not better. From her perspective, ‘appearance was a hierarchy, something measured by how closely you matched what others admired, what drew approval, what signaled success or desirability.’ Looking “better” meant aligning with those expectations.
By Alicia Melnick about a month ago in Psyche
Why Are Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Therapists, and Counselors Called “Shrinks”?
Most of us have heard someone say, “I’m going to see my shrink,” with a shrug or a half‑smile — but have you ever stopped to wonder where that slang word came from? It’s one of those cultural words we have heard, and we begin using them without knowing what they actually mean.
By Margaret Minnicksabout a month ago in Psyche
The Power of Positive Thinking
How are you doing? How is life treating you at the moment? Life doesn't need to crash completely for you to feel "down on your luck." A failed promotion, or work project that didn't go as planned, or a missed opportunity can set you back months.
By Elizabeth Woodsabout a month ago in Psyche
Watch Out Wednesdays - 1/21/26 (Opinion)
From an international standpoint, we have two major things to watch out for. The first is the conflict over Greenland with a proposed US takeover by President Trump. The goal appears to be to take over the entire Western Hemisphere piece by piece. If you have teenage children, then you may unfortunately will have to send them to war if these conflicts continue.
By Adrian Holmanabout a month ago in Psyche
Mirror, Mirror - Who Do You See?
Hey, how are you feeling today? Have you taken some time for yourself today? If you are a trauma survivor, the answer is probably not. As survivors, the last person we think about is ourselves because we have spent years being suppressed into believing that we don't exist, that we are nothing, and that we deserve nothing.
By Elizabeth Woodsabout a month ago in Psyche
I Was On The Brink Of Throwing It All In. Here Are The Signs I Regret Ignoring.
You know when you feel tired and a good sleep seems to fix it? You know how you get a sore throat and you take the day off work and it turns out fine?
By Ellen Francesabout a month ago in Psyche
My Experiences With Death
*Content warning: Descriptions of dead animals* When I was a teenager in high school I worked as a veterinary technician’s assistant. Believe me when I tell you there was absolutely nothing glamorous about this job. I had the grunt-iest of grunt work there was, which typically involved shit or piss (or both). While it was pretty gross it also had its moments. I’ve always loved animals so getting to see loads of them every day made it worth something. However, I was not prepared for how often I would have to work alongside death.
By Kacieabout a month ago in Psyche
The serenity of 2 years without alcohol
“God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, Courage to change the things I can, and Wisdom to know the difference.”
By Kristine Franklin2 months ago in Psyche
Living With an Anxious Attachment Style
Living with an Anxious Attachment Style for me, is one of the worst feelings. I’ve always experienced the emotions associated with it, for as long as I can remember, never really knowing why.
By Klara Kabelik2 months ago in Psyche
Changes... Are... Hard - and Good?
Today was a really long day. I woke up exhausted from a night full of nightmares - again. My body was stiff and I hurt all over - still.
By The Schizophrenic Mom2 months ago in Psyche
Where Credibility Becomes Instantly Lost. Top Story - January 2026.
There are many people in the world... Who stand for something. It is becoming more and more common... For people to be expected to take a stand...
By Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, DFM, DHM, DAS (hc)2 months ago in Psyche
Do You have a Support Network?. Top Story - January 2026.
Life is harder when you’re on your own. Human beings are social creatures, and we usually feel better when we have support from a strong social network around us. For most people, it’s our families that hold us together like glue.
By Elizabeth Woods2 months ago in Psyche