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Jason<p>My version of Keep Calm and Carry On</p><p><a href="https://toots.dgplug.org/tags/Books" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Books</span></a> <a href="https://toots.dgplug.org/tags/Reading" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Reading</span></a> <a href="https://toots.dgplug.org/tags/Life" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Life</span></a> <a href="https://toots.dgplug.org/tags/Coping" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Coping</span></a></p>
Diligence Jones<p>At LAX.<br>Did I just finish my breakfast sandwich and order a margarita?</p><p>Yes.<br>Because.</p><p>This is effing rough.</p><p><a href="https://sfba.social/tags/Coping" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Coping</span></a></p>
jbarros<p>Some says get hard<br>Some days start with crushing news <br>Then there are days what ch are just hard to start, and there is no apparent reason. Nothing new or strange has happened. There is no disaster that was not already there.</p><p>These are the days not for discipline, but for habit, for repetition. For being able to do that which you have done before, to make it to another day. Today, I will get out of bed, and pull my duvet flat. I will walk to the refrigerator and get 1 strawberry ensure and use it to take my morning medication. I will step into the shower and let water run over me, stripping the scents my fleshy carcus has developed over the night. I will dry and dress myself and walk 2800 steps around the block, before sitting down at my work computer and turning it on. I will be late, but I will be there, and productive or not, I will look at that screen and be present and try to focus. This isn’t quite quitting, it is allowing myself to move without needing success, because that is what I need to do to make it through a day when my meds are already off. </p><p><a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/coping" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>coping</span></a></p>
Furthering<p>This article is a helpful reminder and includes ways to communicate differently and reframe thinking instead of trying to manage other people's behavior as a way to quell anxiety.</p><p>"Because anxious humans often try to think about how other people can be more mature and step up to meet the moment. We become overinvolved with other people’s responses to challenges and less involved with our own."</p><p>"There’s nothing inherently wrong with passion, or even with prodding people toward solutions. But it’s useful to stop and ask yourself: Is this an attempt to solve a problem, or is this me trying to manage my anxiety as quickly as possible?</p><p>"So many of our seemingly do-gooder impulses are secretly about managing our emotional reactivity. We need people to agree with us, to be as upset as we are, or to act as quickly as we are. These are attempts to feel steady in the moment. If you take a step back, they have little to do with solving problems."</p><p>* Say I instead of we<br>* Ask more questions and give less advice<br>* Find the togetherness instead of forcing it<br>* Predict where you'll overfunction for others</p><p><a href="https://slate.com/life/2025/02/trump-musk-bossy-anxiety-therapy-tips.html" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">slate.com/life/2025/02/trump-m</span><span class="invisible">usk-bossy-anxiety-therapy-tips.html</span></a></p><p><a href="https://convo.casa/tags/Anxiety" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Anxiety</span></a> <a href="https://convo.casa/tags/CurrentEvents" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>CurrentEvents</span></a> <a href="https://convo.casa/tags/Psychology" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Psychology</span></a> <a href="https://convo.casa/tags/Communication" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Communication</span></a> <a href="https://convo.casa/tags/Relationships" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Relationships</span></a> <a href="https://convo.casa/tags/Friendship" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Friendship</span></a> <a href="https://convo.casa/tags/Coping" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Coping</span></a></p>
jbarros<p><a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/bookreview" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>bookreview</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/books" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>books</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/psychology" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>psychology</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/coping" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>coping</span></a> </p><p>Book/Coping technique review</p><p>TL:dr; Read "The Power of Now" by Ekhart Tolle. It is incredibly useful for helping with big feelings and spiraling emotions. </p><p>Longer version: </p><p>Some time back, I read the stoics. One of the most important ideas I got from them was that thoughts which come to us unbidden are also "sense impressions" and are not our responsibility, our reaction to them is. Thus freed from responsibility for those things outside our control, and recognizing that the first reaction we have may be out of our control, we are free to focus on our reactions. </p><p>While this is a great concept, learning how to actualize this was... challenging. I hit up my reluctant stoic mentor, who turned me on to "You are not your brain" a good text, although the most useful part can be gained from a short article in Psychology Today (<a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/use-your-mind-to-change-your-brain/201106/you-are-not-your-brain" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">psychologytoday.com/us/blog/us</span><span class="invisible">e-your-mind-to-change-your-brain/201106/you-are-not-your-brain</span></a> ) </p><p>The steps above are super useful, but only really come into play once you already realize you're in a spiral, and consequently, you're fighting an uphill battle the whole way. To quote the saint and prophet Ron Burgundy "60% of the time, it works every time" </p><p>In my youth, I had little tolerance for those who misused scientific terminology for psychological or metaphysical subjects. As such, I dismissed Ekhart Tolle out of hand. The other day, a friend recommended "The Power of Now" and I revisited it. </p><p>"The Power of Now" gives techniques for seperating our identity from the pervasive thoughts and emotions which flood us, and in the process, removing their power. In the brief time I've been using the techniques in the book it has helped me immensely. Unlike "You are not Your Brain", you start doing the work when you are in a generally healthy state, or more correctly, you can do it at any point, and I was able to successfully move into the detached observer state fairly reliably within a few days of doing the work. </p><p>Yes, he talks about fields, vibrations, and other new age gobbldigook terms, but the underlying ideas and methods are sound. He just describes them in the terminology that was in vogue in those circles at the time. </p><p>For anyone else having a hard time with big feelings in the world around us, I highly recommend taking a long, slow read through the book and seeing if it might help you as it is helping me.</p>
HumToTable<p>Yesterday's Cope-a-nastics was painting - again. Did this Jess Chung Patreon tutorial in gouache.<br>Proving to be one of the few ways I can get a mental break. <br>But I do need to be careful about art as coping because it can morph into OCD art supply buying. I confess I ordered five tubes of paint I definitely did *not* need. The colors were just so pretty. 😌<br><a href="https://sfba.social/tags/Coping" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Coping</span></a><br><a href="https://sfba.social/tags/CopingStrategies" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>CopingStrategies</span></a></p>
Mark A. Rayner<p>In case anyone's ever confused about what's happening on my feed.</p><p><a href="https://mas.to/tags/humor" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>humor</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/humour" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>humour</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/coping" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>coping</span></a></p>
Drew Crecente (they/them)<p>"It is time that we recognised and acted upon the undeniable significance of social and emotional skills and give them the recognition they deserve" </p><p>🌐<a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c05l883gp46o" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">bbc.com/news/articles/c05l883g</span><span class="invisible">p46o</span></a></p><p><a href="https://games.ngo/tags/SEL" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SEL</span></a> <a href="https://games.ngo/tags/education" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>education</span></a> <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://a.gup.pe/u/edutooters" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>edutooters</span></a></span> <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://a.gup.pe/u/educationecon" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>educationecon</span></a></span> <a href="https://games.ngo/tags/teach" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>teach</span></a> <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://games.ngo/@gamingagainstv" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>gamingagainstv</span></a></span> <a href="https://games.ngo/tags/resilience" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>resilience</span></a> <a href="https://games.ngo/tags/criticalthinking" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>criticalthinking</span></a> <a href="https://games.ngo/tags/connectedness" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>connectedness</span></a> <a href="https://games.ngo/tags/empathy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>empathy</span></a> <a href="https://games.ngo/tags/communication" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>communication</span></a> <a href="https://games.ngo/tags/coping" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>coping</span></a> <a href="https://games.ngo/tags/research" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>research</span></a> <a href="https://games.ngo/tags/prevention" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>prevention</span></a> <a href="https://games.ngo/tags/future" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>future</span></a> <a href="https://games.ngo/tags/conflictresolution" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>conflictresolution</span></a> <a href="https://games.ngo/tags/wakeup" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>wakeup</span></a></p>
HumToTable<p>Today's (and yesterday's) Coping with Dystopia and <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/USPol" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>USPol</span></a> is brought to you by "Double Trouble" as we are dog sitting another <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/GoldenRetriever" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GoldenRetriever</span></a> for a week. Just about every toy has been plucked from the toybox &amp; there is much kerfuffle &amp; competion over the squeaky duck rn. Very entertaining. However, the Old Pug is like, "I can't even with this shit" &amp; has retreated to her office bed (she has 3 beds btw).<br><a href="https://sfba.social/tags/DogsOfMastodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DogsOfMastodon</span></a><br><a href="https://sfba.social/tags/Coping" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Coping</span></a></p>
HumToTable<p>I painted this forest scene from a Sarah Burns tutorial yesterday (her original above; mine below). It was a nice break from [waves hands around in the air] and fun to boot. Used a lot of Prussian Blue which I'm starting to really like. Today I'm a bit off, but forging ahead.</p><p>How is everybody else out there doing? Are you hanging in there?<br><a href="https://sfba.social/tags/MentalHealth" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MentalHealth</span></a><br><a href="https://sfba.social/tags/Dystopia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Dystopia</span></a><br><a href="https://sfba.social/tags/Coping" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Coping</span></a></p>
Resilience Games :verified:<p>🎮 New Sun: A game for young people about resilience and family.</p><p>❤️ Help these siblings cope during a lockdown. </p><p>Select activities for them based on their current moods to help them better cope with their situation.</p><p>▪️ Relatable characters.<br>▪️ Appropriate for all ages.<br>▪️ Free, no ads.</p><p>🌐 <a href="https://jag.itch.io/newsun" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">jag.itch.io/newsun</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p><p><a href="https://games.ngo/tags/indiegame" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>indiegame</span></a> <a href="https://games.ngo/tags/resilience" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>resilience</span></a> <a href="https://games.ngo/tags/coping" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>coping</span></a> <a href="https://games.ngo/tags/videogames" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>videogames</span></a> <a href="https://games.ngo/tags/publichealth" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>publichealth</span></a> <a href="https://games.ngo/tags/SEL" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SEL</span></a> <a href="https://games.ngo/tags/education" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>education</span></a> <a href="https://games.ngo/tags/itchio" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>itchio</span></a> <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://games.ngo/@stopTDV" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>stopTDV</span></a></span> <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://mastodon.gamedev.place/@itchio" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>itchio</span></a></span></p>
OccuWorld<p>Alpha Wolf - Haunter (Official Music Video)</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iFTGrxGuZw" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">youtube.com/watch?v=7iFTGrxGuZ</span><span class="invisible">w</span></a></p><p>I can't hear myself drown (shut up, shut up)<br>Don't wake me up</p><p>//Tasmanian Metalcore//</p><p><a href="https://syzito.xyz/tags/AlphaWolf" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AlphaWolf</span></a> <a href="https://syzito.xyz/tags/Haunter" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Haunter</span></a> <a href="https://syzito.xyz/tags/Metalcore" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Metalcore</span></a> <a href="https://syzito.xyz/tags/Coping" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Coping</span></a> <a href="https://syzito.xyz/tags/Nightmare" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Nightmare</span></a> <a href="https://syzito.xyz/tags/MentalHealth" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MentalHealth</span></a></p>
small circle 🕊 in calmness<p><a href="https://social.coop/tags/ThoughtProvoker" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>ThoughtProvoker</span></a> 🤔</p><p>A <a href="https://social.coop/tags/philosophy" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>philosophy</span></a> byte: Is having a <a href="https://social.coop/tags/CommonsIdeology" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>CommonsIdeology</span></a>, an <a href="https://social.coop/tags/ideology" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>ideology</span></a> that is shared and binding force for an open <a href="https://social.coop/tags/commons" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>commons</span></a>, a case where ideology as <a href="https://social.coop/tags/concept" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>concept</span></a> is fine and unproblematic when reasoning <a href="https://social.coop/tags/society" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>society</span></a>-scale and solve its wicked problems?</p><p>Or is ideology as concept by definition flawed for any real practice use, since it can never account for the intricacy of the complex <a href="https://social.coop/tags/SocialDynamics" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>SocialDynamics</span></a> that are at play. A simplification, <a href="https://social.coop/tags/coping" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>coping</span></a> mechanism for <a href="https://social.coop/tags/people" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>people</span></a> to think order to chaos.</p>
Nat Oleander<p><a href="https://partyon.xyz/tags/therapy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>therapy</span></a> <a href="https://partyon.xyz/tags/therapist" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>therapist</span></a> <a href="https://partyon.xyz/tags/escape" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>escape</span></a> <a href="https://partyon.xyz/tags/escapist" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>escapist</span></a> <a href="https://partyon.xyz/tags/forest" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>forest</span></a> <a href="https://partyon.xyz/tags/cottagecore" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>cottagecore</span></a> <a href="https://partyon.xyz/tags/cottage" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>cottage</span></a> <a href="https://partyon.xyz/tags/rural" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>rural</span></a> <a href="https://partyon.xyz/tags/library" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>library</span></a> <a href="https://partyon.xyz/tags/caturday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>caturday</span></a> <a href="https://partyon.xyz/tags/animals" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>animals</span></a> <a href="https://partyon.xyz/tags/rescue" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>rescue</span></a> <a href="https://partyon.xyz/tags/coping" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>coping</span></a></p>
Your Shrinky Bestie<p>Happy Day 1 of the <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/tiktokban" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>tiktokban</span></a>.<br>Besties, we've been through a huge <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/trauma" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>trauma</span></a>, even if others don't get it. 🫶🏻 Be kind to yourselves (&amp; each other) today.<br>Here's an <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/affirmation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>affirmation</span></a>, if you need help getting your brain to say some nice things. <br><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/mentalhealth" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>mentalhealth</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/tiktokrefugee" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>tiktokrefugee</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/community" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>community</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/coping" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>coping</span></a></p>
Sara Lobkovich, J.D., NBC-HWC<p>Here are a few ways to make sure that you're finding a mental health provider who's actually qualified to help you with what you're struggling with, from Dr. Sherlonda Adkins in Episode 30 of the Thinkydoers Podcast.</p><p>Read more 👉 <a href="https://lttr.ai/AabgU" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">lttr.ai/AabgU</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p><p><a href="https://thinkydoers.social/tags/Coping" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Coping</span></a> <a href="https://thinkydoers.social/tags/MentalHealth" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MentalHealth</span></a> <a href="https://thinkydoers.social/tags/Podcast" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Podcast</span></a> <a href="https://thinkydoers.social/tags/Careers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Careers</span></a></p>
PaulaToThePeople<p>Any psychologists here that have an option on whether <a href="https://climatejustice.social/tags/depression" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>depression</span></a> can be a <a href="https://climatejustice.social/tags/CopingMechanism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>CopingMechanism</span></a>? </p><p>I mean constantly occupying my mind with my own mental issues instead of global issues seems very tempting right now.</p><p><a href="https://climatejustice.social/tags/NotJustSad" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>NotJustSad</span></a> <a href="https://climatejustice.social/tags/MentalHealth" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MentalHealth</span></a> <a href="https://climatejustice.social/tags/coping" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>coping</span></a> <a href="https://climatejustice.social/tags/CopingStrategy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>CopingStrategy</span></a></p>
David Boles<p><strong>Psychology of Delusions: Why We Cling to False Beliefs</strong></p><p><a href="https://bolesblogs.com/2010/08/30/the-twilight-zone-effect-and-tricksy-audience-endings/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Delusions aren’t just quirky thoughts</a>; they’re deeply held beliefs that defy logic and evidence. They’re like stubborn weeds in the garden of the mind, refusing to budge even when confronted with the most compelling counterarguments. But why do they take root in the first place? Often, it’s because they serve a purpose, acting as a psychological shield against the harsh realities of life. Think of them as a mental coping mechanism, a way to cushion the blow of painful truths or overwhelming anxieties. The DSM-5, the psychiatrist’s bible, defines them as fixed beliefs resistant to change, often arising from complex emotional and cognitive landscapes. They’re not mere whims, but rather a reflection of a deep-seated psychological need.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Perception, delusion, and reality are like three intertwined threads, each distinct yet constantly interacting. Perception is how we take in and make sense of the world around us. Reality, though a slippery concept, is generally understood as the objective truth, independent of our individual biases. Delusions, however, are like tricksters, masquerading as interpretations of reality, especially when our minds need a comforting narrative to shield us from the harsh glare of truth. The key difference? Delusions persist even when confronted with a mountain of evidence to the contrary. You might see a shadow and, quite rationally, assume it’s just that – a shadow. But a delusional mind might interpret that same shadow as an omen of impending doom, even when the light clearly reveals its true nature.</p><p>Challenging a delusion head-on is like poking a hornet’s nest. You’re not just questioning a belief; you’re threatening the very foundation upon which a person’s psychological stability rests. Imagine someone convinced their long-lost friend is still sending them letters, despite evidence to the contrary. Presenting them with proof of their friend’s passing might trigger denial, accusations of forgery, or even a complete rejection of the system. It’s a defensive maneuver, a desperate attempt to protect a fragile sense of self. Freud, the father of psychoanalysis, recognized this phenomenon, noting that dismantling illusions can lead to a psychological unraveling. The backlash can be fierce because, in their mind, the person is fighting for their emotional survival.</p><p>Yet, there’s hope. With careful and empathetic guidance, it’s possible to gently nudge a person towards a re-evaluation of their delusional framework. Carl Jung, a pioneer of analytical psychology, believed that true insight comes from within, not from external criticism. Allowing individuals to question their own assumptions, at their own pace, can lead to a more lasting and meaningful realization. This is why the adage “Don’t mess with people’s delusions” holds so much weight. Direct confrontation can be like ripping off a Band-Aid too quickly, leaving the wound exposed and more vulnerable than before.</p><p>Humanity has a knack for weaving illusions into the fabric of our cultures, politics, and religions. Plato’s Allegory of the Cave paints a vivid picture of this. Prisoners chained in a cave, seeing only shadows projected on a wall, mistake these shadows for reality. When one prisoner escapes and sees the true world, his attempts to enlighten his fellow prisoners are met with disbelief and scorn. This allegory highlights the uncomfortable truth that challenging collective delusions can trigger hostility and resistance.</p><p>But here’s the real test of us: can we, or should we, even strive to live entirely without delusions? On the one hand, intellectual honesty demands that we seek the truth, no matter how uncomfortable. On the other hand, some illusions, like a touch of self-deception, can act as a buffer against the anxieties of existence. Nietzsche, the philosopher of the Übermensch, even argued that certain illusions are life-affirming, fueling our creativity and helping us cope with the bleakness of reality.</p><p>In a world often perceived as cruel and chaotic, delusions can offer a sense of solace. Some find comfort in rigid belief systems, while others cling to unwavering optimism or an exaggerated sense of control. These illusions act as psychological scaffolding, propping up our emotional well-being. They may not be rooted in logic or morality, but they can become essential tools for self-preservation.</p><p>However, we must also acknowledge the darker side of illusions. When they morph into widespread ideologies, they can justify violence and oppression. Collective delusions, or myths, can warp our moral compasses, leading to the exploitation and harm of others. History is littered with examples of this, from totalitarian regimes to colonial conquests, each fueled by distorted narratives that masked injustice.</p><p>Can we ever truly escape the clutches of delusion? Human cognition is remarkably adaptable. Through philosophical inquiry, scientific discovery, and introspection, we can challenge and refine our illusions. But complete eradication of self-deception is a rare feat. At best, we cycle through illusions, trading one for another that seems more beneficial or less harmful. Ideally, we replace delusion with knowledge and acceptance, but even our understanding of reality is constantly evolving, shaped by partial truths and inherent biases.</p><p>We stand at a crossroads, caught between the need for psychological comfort and the pursuit of moral truth. Delusions can cushion us from life’s blows and even inspire creativity. But left unchecked, they can fester into social and ethical maladies. To truly understand these “warped reality fields,” we must recognize their potential for both harm and creative expression. They can propel us to imaginative heights, fueling art, literature, and innovation, but they can also trap us in denial and destructive behavior.</p><p>“Don’t mess with people’s delusions” is both a warning and an invitation to engage thoughtfully. We must respect the emotional function of these beliefs, but we cannot remain silent when they cause harm. The key lies in finding a balance: empathy coupled with a commitment to truth, ethical responsibility, and personal growth. In a world that’s constantly changing and often harsh, a little psychological sedation might seem necessary, but critical thinking and moral vigilance are equally crucial if we hope to build a better collective reality.</p><p><a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://bolesblogs.com/tag/commerce/" target="_blank">#commerce</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://bolesblogs.com/tag/coping/" target="_blank">#coping</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://bolesblogs.com/tag/delusions/" target="_blank">#delusions</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://bolesblogs.com/tag/dilemma/" target="_blank">#dilemma</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://bolesblogs.com/tag/mechs/" target="_blank">#mechs</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://bolesblogs.com/tag/morality/" target="_blank">#morality</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://bolesblogs.com/tag/perception/" target="_blank">#perception</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://bolesblogs.com/tag/psychology/" target="_blank">#psychology</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://bolesblogs.com/tag/reality/" target="_blank">#reality</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://bolesblogs.com/tag/warped/" target="_blank">#warped</a></p>
Cees Grootes<p>The Art and Science of Curiosity.</p><p>The world is changing faster than ever. And it can feel like it’s impossible to keep up.</p><p>Curiosity can help us keep up. When we experiment and stay open to uncertainty, we’re better equipped to handle whatever comes our way.</p><p>🔗 <a href="https://nesslabs.com/a-year-of-curiosity" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">nesslabs.com/a-year-of-curiosi</span><span class="invisible">ty</span></a></p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/curious" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>curious</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/curiosity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>curiosity</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/sciences" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>sciences</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Science" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Science</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/uncertainty" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>uncertainty</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/coping" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>coping</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/CopingStrategies" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>CopingStrategies</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/lifehack" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>lifehack</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/lifehacks" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>lifehacks</span></a></p>
R.L. Dane :Debian: :OpenBSD: 🍵<p><em>*breathe*</em><br><em>*slow down*</em><br><em>*the steady tortoise wins the race*</em><br><em>*I don't have to break the speed of light*</em><br>Better.</p><p><a href="https://polymaths.social/tags/adhd" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ADHD</span></a> <a href="https://polymaths.social/tags/coping" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>coping</span></a></p>