coping

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

Are we true or pseudo-scientists?
On 3 May 2025, an article by Dr Sue Ieraci, appeared in the online Medical Observer with the following headline: Are you an expert or just a doctor with a platform?
By Mal Mohanlal11 months ago in Psyche
Taking A Nap On A Battlefield
These are not normal times. Seriously, not normal. While you may be rolling your eyes and muttering, “obviously,” I feel like that is a really important statement to make.
By Alys Revna11 months ago in Psyche
One Glass Changed Everything: The Life-Changing Drinking Story You Won’t Forget
Introduction: The Drink That Didn’t Feel Special—Until It Was It was just one glass. Nothing fancy, nothing extravagant. No celebration. No crowd. No warning.
By M.SUDAIS 11 months ago in Psyche
Tragedy, Tribulations, and Finding Peace Within Myself . Content Warning.
Greetings, Vocal readers. Before I begin, I want to say thanks to the wonderful team on Vocal for selecting my story as on of the Top Stories of May. I'll have a link to that story down below if you would like to read it. For this story, I want to be open and honest about, and in detail, about my devastating lows and numerous suicide attempts. It's an uncomfortable topic to discuss, but I believe by being transparent about what I've gone through mentally, it might encourage someone to seek professional help. In my previous stories on Vocal, I've been frank about my mental health struggles. We should have difficult, yet necessary conversations about mental health. It will show that people are honest and genuine about their feelings. In fact, we should normalize being open about our struggles, not have it suppressed. I was diagnosed with depression and anxiety in February 2012, but had been experiencing those feelings since I was 19.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 11 months ago in Psyche
She Sat in the Empty Chair… and Saved a Life
High school hallways are often filled with laughter, noise, and chaos — but for Alex Carter, they echoed with silence. Shy, soft-spoken, and always alone, Alex blended into the background like wallpaper. He wasn’t bullied, nor was he teased. He was simply invisible — the kind of student most forgot even existed.
By M.SUDAIS 11 months ago in Psyche
The Last Door Left Open
The storm hit Greenwood at 11:07 p.m.—not that anyone had expected it. No warnings, no thunderclouds on the horizon. Just a sudden clap of thunder, a downpour like crashing glass, and then the lights went out. All of them.
By M.SUDAIS 11 months ago in Psyche
"It Was I"
Child. My love was announced through colored handprints. Excitement trembled in my chest, but I held the craft safely.
By Lora Coleman11 months ago in Psyche
The Day After.. Content Warning.
I look at my phone. 6 AM. My eyes still sting with tears. It's only been 30 minutes since he left, but it feels like a lifetime. Everything around me looks blurry. I look down at my hands and notice they are still shaking. All I want to do is crawl underneath my covers and never come out. There's only one problem with that, though. My bed is the scene of the crime.
By Jaci 11 months ago in Psyche
The Duality of Human Nature and the Path to Unity of Knowledge and Action
Humans inherently possess an inseparable duality: the physical and the spiritual. This binary nature forms the foundation of our existence and is the source of our quest for balance.
By ren11 months ago in Psyche
13 Clever Ways to Handle Toxic People Without Losing Your Sanity
Introduction: The Invisible Toll of Toxicity Toxic people can take many forms - manipulative coworkers, overly critical relatives, family, drama-prone friends, or emotionally draining partners. What defines them isn't a one-time mistake or an off day - it's the consistent pattern of behavior that leaves you feeling worse after every interaction. Whether they guilt-trip you, belittle your achievements, or twist your words, their impact goes far beyond the surface.
By Dishmi M11 months ago in Psyche
Seven Myths About Mental Illness
People living with mental illness experience stigma everywhere. We are often faced with stigma at home, in the workplace, at school, in hospitals and doctors offices, and in public settings. People living with mental illness struggle with discrimination in a world that is largely still unaccepting of mental illness diagnoses, even today.
By Slgtlyscatt3red11 months ago in Psyche
21 remedies to strengthen Venus. AI-Generated.
Introduction Venus—the planet of love, beauty, wealth, and harmony— has long been revered in astrology for its profound influence on human life. It governs not only our relationships and emotions but also our artistic inclinations, financial prosperity, and overall sense of luxury. A strong Venus blesses individuals with charisma, attraction, and material abundance, while a weak Venus can lead to struggles in love, financial instability, and a lack of fulfillment. In Vedic and Western astrology, Venus is associated with the finer aspects of life—art, music, luxury, and pleasure. It shapes our romantic connections, influences our aesthetic sense, and enhances our ability to appreciate and attract beauty in all forms. More importantly, Venus governs our ability to maintain balance in relationships and live a harmonious life filled with joy and contentment.
By Kadam's Publishing Company11 months ago in Psyche