coping
Life presents variables; learning how to cope in order to master, minimize, or tolerate what has come to pass.
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
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
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_ahmad9 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 Demirkıran9 months ago in Psyche
Behind the Smile: Unmasking Social Anxiety in a Performative World. AI-Generated.
Behind the Smile: Unmasking Social Anxiety in a Performative World There’s a certain kind of silence that screams louder than words. It’s the silence of a mind racing before a conversation starts. The hesitation before a phone call. The practiced smile that hides a pounding heart. In a world obsessed with extroversion and constant interaction, social anxiety is the invisible weight many carry — often alone.
By Ahmet Kıvanç Demirkıran9 months ago in Psyche
