All articles tagged with #coping
The article emphasizes the importance of honest, age-appropriate communication with children following school shootings, advocating for listening to their concerns, maintaining routines, limiting media exposure, and encouraging constructive actions like advocacy to help children cope with trauma and anxiety.
After losing her mother to multiple sclerosis, the author found solace and a new beginning through biking, which she had abandoned after getting her driver's license. During the pandemic, she bought a beach cruiser and rediscovered the joy of cycling, using it as a way to process her grief and embrace life again.
The author recounts her family's struggle with keeping her father's HIV diagnosis a secret in the 1980s, the stigma and fear surrounding the disease, and the impact it had on their lives. After years of silence, her parents wrote a book about their experience, breaking free from the secrecy and finding support. The author shares her journey of processing and finding meaning in her family's experience, and how she now speaks openly about it to help others put down their unspoken burdens.
The author shares her family's struggle with keeping her father's HIV diagnosis a secret in the 1980s, the stigma and fear surrounding the disease at the time, and the impact it had on their lives. After her father's death, the family broke their silence by writing a book about their experience, leading to a sense of relief and support. The author reflects on her own journey of processing and finding meaning in their experience, and now speaks openly about it to help others put down their unspoken burdens.
Actress Christina Applegate opens up about her struggles with multiple sclerosis, describing it as the worst thing that's ever happened to her and expressing anger about the diagnosis. She uses humor and friendship, particularly her connection with fellow actress Jamie-Lynn Sigler, who also has MS, to cope with the challenges. Applegate has 30 lesions on her brain and experiences physical discomfort, but she finds solace in making jokes and connecting with others who share her experience. Together with Sigler, she has launched a podcast called "MeSsy" to help others living with MS.
Jacqueline Dooley shares her experience of finding a box of her late daughter Ana's cherished imaginary world, Arkomo, after her death from a rare cancer at age 15. The box contained tiny toys and structures that Ana had meticulously crafted, reminding Jacqueline of the unique and imaginative child Ana was. As she approaches the seventh anniversary of Ana's passing, Jacqueline reflects on the quiet, unnoticed "last times" and the fading memories of her daughter's childhood, urging parents to cherish and document every moment with their children.
Actress Christina Applegate opens up about her experience living with multiple sclerosis, revealing that her symptoms began 6 or 7 years before her diagnosis and expressing her struggles with anger and grief. She isolates at home to cope with the disease and plans to launch a podcast with Jamie-Lynn Sigler to share their private conversations about living with MS. Applegate also discusses her decision to open up about her true self and how she uses humor to cope with her diagnosis.
As daylight saving time begins on Sunday, March 10, several food spots and delivery services are offering deals to help cope with the lost hour, including Burger King's Perks Week, Taco Bell's $2 Breakfast Crunchwrap, 7-Eleven's free International Delight Reese's Iced Coffee, Grubhub's free Dunkin' coffee and CVS items, and Gopuff's free Starbucks coffee with delivery orders. These deals aim to provide some relief for the tiredness experienced by more than half of the U.S. population on the first day of daylight saving time.
Virginia Williams shares her experience of losing her stillborn son and the unhelpful comments she received from others trying to comfort her. She expresses the need for genuine support and understanding, rather than clichéd platitudes, and emphasizes the enduring nature of grief. Williams hopes to provide solace to others facing similar tragedies and advocates for honest conversations about grief and loss.
Stress can manifest in various unexpected ways, such as hair loss, digestive issues, sleep disturbances, skin problems, slow healing, difficulty concentrating, low energy, breathing difficulties, vision changes, and weight gain. Managing stress through a support network, prioritizing sleep and exercise, practicing relaxation techniques, setting boundaries, and seeking professional help when necessary can help mitigate its impact on daily life.
Discovering a partner's infidelity can lead to PTSD and betrayal trauma, causing self-blame, unstable emotions, intrusive thoughts, trust issues, and hopelessness. It's important to seek professional help to manage these symptoms and work through the healing process. Time, treatment, and awareness are essential in coping with surviving infidelity PTSD.
Experts discuss the lasting impact of romantic regret, with author Deborah Copaken sharing her personal experience of reuniting with a lost love after 21 years. Psychologist Daniel Pink explains that romantic regret is universal and can last a lifetime, citing examples from his research. Art critic Jackson Arn sees a connection between love, pain, regret, and art, while Copaken emphasizes the importance of learning from regret and using it as fuel for positive change.
A mother shares her experience of coping with her daughter's life-threatening food allergies, recounting two terrifying allergic reactions and the constant anxiety and vigilance that comes with it. She grapples with the uncertainty of her daughter's future and the fine line between paranoia and preparedness. Despite the challenges, she finds solace in therapy, medication, and support from loved ones, and is determined to take it one day at a time while celebrating her daughter's life and resilience.
After losing their 15-month-old daughter Poppy to a rare genetic disorder, Kaylee and Jake Massey decided to have her ashes turned into stones as a way to keep her close at home. The stones, about 12 in total, are placed in a box on Poppy's swing in the kitchen, providing a comforting and tangible way for the family to hold space for her. The stones have helped the family cope with their grief and provide a sense of permanence and comfort amidst the loss.
A woman, still grieving the loss of her mother, feels taken advantage of by her sister-in-law who asked for her late mother's belongings shortly after her passing. Amy advises the woman to acknowledge and express her negative feelings, recognize her right to speak her truth, and allow herself to grieve. Another widow suggests responding to insensitive questions about dating with a firm "when I am ready."