coping mechanisms
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Under the Mask: The Reality of Being ‘High-Functioning’
“High functioning” just means you’re really great at hiding when you’re struggling. Let’s talk more in-depth about what that means, how to cope, and fighting the stigma. on the surface… I had straight A’s in second grade when my dad was deported. Fourth grade, too, when he died. I graduated high school two months after…
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How to Overcome Burnout Without Losing Your Progress
Discover the signs of burnout and effective strategies to overcome it while maintaining your progress. Learn how to recognize symptoms, take breaks, and stay on track, ensuring your well-being and productivity. In the fast-paced, demanding world of today, burnout has become an all too familiar foe for many striving to excel in their personal and…
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Grief and Trauma: On Grieving A Parent Who Hurt You
parental grief and trauma: missing someone who hurt you This is a heavy subject, but it’s one I feel needs to be talked about. If you’ve read my father’s story, you’ll know that I lost my dad to alcoholism when I was only nine years old. That in itself was extremely hard, painful, and traumatizing,…
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Build Your Sense of Self & Self-Esteem: Solving Your Identity Crisis
Are you struggling to find your sense of self and build self-esteem in a world filled with conflicting identities and societal pressures? Read on to uncover the building blocks to your sense of self, while solving the puzzle of your identity crisis. Society’s Perpetual Identity Crisis We live in a culture with a perpetual identity…
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How To Regulate Your Nervous System for a Balanced Life
While I was growing up, I never learned how to properly express and convey my emotions. Over a long period of time, this led to extreme regulation and emotional dysfunction. I was constantly on-edge, waiting for the next minor inconvenience to completely ruin my day. Luckily, now I know that I don’t have to live…