Category: Coping Kit
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Your Nervous System is Trying to Help: Understanding Fight, Flight, Freeze, and Fawn
Read more: Your Nervous System is Trying to Help: Understanding Fight, Flight, Freeze, and FawnWhy did I snap at them? Or: I completely shut down and couldn’t say anything. Or: I just kept apologizing even though I knew I wasn’t wrong. These moments of feeling hijacked by our own reactions make more sense when we understand what’s actually happening: your nervous system is doing its job. It’s scanning for…
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Understanding Panic Attacks
Read more: Understanding Panic AttacksYour heart’s pounding, you’re sweating and you can’t catch your breath, and there’s this overwhelming sense that something terrible is about to happen—or maybe that you’re dying. And you have no idea why. This is very likely a panic attack. If you’ve never had one, panic attacks can sound like “just really bad anxiety.” Anyone…
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CBT Techniques That Work in Real Life
Read more: CBT Techniques That Work in Real LifeYour brain is being dramatic again. Maybe you’re convinced your partner is losing interest, spiraling about a pitch meeting, or catastrophizing about that weird pain in your side. We’ve all been there—caught in loops of worry, self-doubt, or worst-case-scenario thinking that feel logical in the moment. This is where Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can help.…
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Understanding How Your Mind Tricks You
Read more: Understanding How Your Mind Tricks You“Just think positive.” If you’ve ever struggled with anxiety or depression, you’ve probably heard this well-meaning but frustrating advice. Changing negative thought patterns isn’t about forcing fake positivity—it’s about learning to think more accurately and realistically. This is where Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) comes in. CBT is one of several evidence-based therapeutic approaches shown to…
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Managing News-Related Stress and Anxiety
Read more: Managing News-Related Stress and AnxietyIf you check news apps and political socials throughout the day and end up feeling worse for it, you’re not alone. As a doomscroller, you likely know well how 24/7 connectedness can undermine mental health. Understanding why this happens and learning some practical strategies can help you try to stay informed without sacrificing your well-being.…