But because dissociation is quiet and invisible, it often goes unnoticed. A withdrawn or “spacey” teen draws less attention than one who’s anxious or acting out. Misunderstanding this response can ...
But even though that's how they're dealing with something, it doesn't mean it's healthy. That's why child psychologists are begging parents and grandparents to never to a blind eye to 11 coping ...
I’ve noticed of late a trend in online conversations revolving around the concept of procrastination. Of course, this could just be ‘the algorithm’ feeding me such discourse given my relationship with ...
I have several mental health conditions, and because of that, I have some unhealthy coping “skills” like compulsive shopping, binge eating, cutting myself and high impulsivity. I still struggle with ...
You may use defense mechanisms to help protect you from stress, but they can be both helpful and harmful. Recognizing defense ...