We've all got our toolbox of coping skills to draw on when things start to get difficult. It's usually not quite as simple as that, though. My toolbox has multiple different compartments, and multiple different keys. When I'm well, I've got the master key and I have access to all the different compartments with all … Continue reading When events overwhelm coping skills
In psychiatry, magical thinking refers to the idea that there is a causal relationship between one's thoughts and the outside world; basically that thinking something makes it so. I tend to combine magical thinking with avoidance to produce a thought pattern of "I won't think about it and therefore it's no longer real." It's entirely … Continue reading Pass the magical thinking hat
I think I used to be fairly resilient, although it's hard to remember because it's been so long. I am most definitely not resilient anymore. My weekend was not great, even though I tried to be mindful of self-care and include good stuff like journalling and meditating. My mood was low, and I felt alone, … Continue reading So much for healthy coping strategies
