it is easier for me to be in a “losing weight” mindset than it is to be in a “maintaining weight” mindset…if that makes sense. Long term, I am scared of losing control over myself again. There is part of me that knows I won’t, because I have ...
Extracurricular activities including sports, drama and music would normally satisfy some risk-taking needs but they’ve also been cancelled in areas with high COVID-19 cases, removing opportunities for teens to develop new skills or impress peers, Kang said. “So they’re going online an...
So, rule no. 1 for raising emotionally resourceful kids is to create an environment conducive to sharing. Even if your days are busy, establish points in your daily routine, such as meal times and car journeys, in which you actively encourage your child to talk to you about what's on th...
Fortunately, therapy can provide individuals with chronic illness with the support and tools they need to manage their illness and improve their quality of life. Through therapy, individuals can learn coping skills and strategies for managing their physical and emotional symptoms. They can also work ...
Coping is often divided into task-focused coping, which directly handles a stressor and requires learning new skills and approaches, and emotion-focused coping, which regulates the emotions rising due to stressful situations, for example, by avoidance and distancing but also by seeking support, ...
his bedroom and his routine. My caregiving kids made sure he had coffee, beer and his pills daily, but he had to climb stairs for the first time in ages and he had to feed the dog every morning. He also got to spend more time than usual with his grandchildren. He seemed to thrive...
With this goal in mind, we can set out to achieve it. And the skills we learn, I’ve found, can help us at other periods of time when we run into feeling lonely. Another goal or personal project for this holiday season, if you find yourself alone and down, is to try to keep you...
Hyperfixation is a state of intense focus that can last for hours or even days. It can be triggered by a wide variety of factors, including anxiety, depression, obsession, passion, or simply finding an activity enjoyable. When someone is hyperfixated, they become engrossed in their activity ...
fell apart. I didn’t feel validated, I felt doomed. Most of the coping skills are useless for me mainly because of the point that is made above, how when the amygdala is hijacked, you CAN’T remember how to think, or how you should think. All you think is “STOP”. I ONLY feel...
Children growing up with a chronic disease sometimes miss out on experiences other kids take for granted. This list of programs and camps for kids living with illness was curated by the nonprofit NeedyMeds, a national information resource to help people find assistance with health care costs. Fo...