coping strategies

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spoon_theory The spoon theory is a disability metaphor used to explain the reduced amount of energy available for activities of daily living and productive tasks that may result from disability or chronic illness. Spoons are an intangible unit of measurement...

Hey all, so here's the story (There's a condensed summary at the end || read the bold as well): I'm an INFJ who's come to have a lot of emotional stress centered around my relationships, particularly friendships and romantic interests. I've had a lot of high points and low points related to...

Hello everyone, This is my first thread. I just wanted to start a discussion asking anyone who would like to talk about how they dealt with parents/caregivers with mental illness as a child. In the last year or so, I became aware that for my entire life, my single mother had Borderline...

Sigh* I had to post this somewhere so that people who can actually relate and care can see it. I'm currently single and I don't want to be. I've been trying to look for "the one" and so far things have not been bad, meaning I've met some great people and made some friends, but I still don't have...

I'm An INFJ. I relate to all the INFJ posts to a greater or lesser degree. I have a highly stressful job as a manager of a large staff. I have a wife and kid. I have civic responsibilities. Spiritual responsibilities. Family responsibilities. and I read the coping mechanisms of INFJ's in this...

I will start with some of the things I do, and people, well you just add to the list please :) Also, for those of you who are emotional people, then how do you deal with more logical and emotionless people?

Hello Fellow Introverts! How many of you out there are outnumbered by extroverted immediate family members but have developed routines and strategies that keep you energized and functioning with the daily interaction that could potentially drain you completely? Do you have an...