#maladaptive coping and self sabotage

[pixielle-hrrngrv]

i never consciously realized… if Billy graduated Summer of '85 like implied in canon (tho i stand by the fanon of Billy being in Nancy and Robin's grade, it's just a vibe) and he died on the 4th of July... he likely was less than a MONTH away from going off to college and finally getting to build his own life. to be himself.

if he was gonna go, he would've already committed to his school by then and that was at the forefront of his mind.

lifeguarding was probably his Summer job to get him the gas and travel money he needed to drive cross country and get back home.

[angria]

Some flowers at work left on my desk. Ended up relapsing last night. It was my first macro class last night and I felt so stupid and intimidated afterward, being in a whole new cohort again. When I was just getting used to my clinical one. On top of an already shitty mood and week long urges.

Seeing T for the first time after 3 weeks in a few minutes. Feel numb to it. I've been counting the days, hours till I could see him again and now I don't even care. There always seems to be an attachment rupture…the day of our session arrives and I don’t want to see him. Just feel stupid, guilty, useless. Alone.

[spectrum-color]

Being a RotE fan is so fun because the way we talk about Fitz legit must seem to outsiders like we hate him, but we actually collectively adore him and he’s our special boy

[nsuiswitch]

every time I try to quit this stupid world of mine i end up having the most vivid dream about my paracosm that's all parts emotional and intimate and jarring and it's too bright and vivid like I can literally feel things brush up on my skin and people's laughter rumble in their chests. And I'm just supposed to get up the next morning and stay sober and be okay? Go fuck yourself

[aeth-eris]

TW : drug use, addiction, abuse, etc. basically a ramble of 12th house/square neptune energy. personal placements squaring neptune natally are more susceptible to addictions, struggles with escapism. + 12th house placements. may use music, naps, isolation, and depressants to cope and/or recharge. fans of meditation, as it helps with escaping from the usual drone of the mind. they seek to quiet the mind in order to escape it (very mercury in 12th coded i must say.) dissociation and depersonalization can be common. escaping into books, shows, movies to ignore reality. perhaps maladaptive daydreaming could be a possibility with these placements. vivid dreams and/or night terrors. hallucinations at night. sensitive to psychic attacks. needs protection via. the divine and/or the occult. spirits communicate to them via dreams. spiritual warfare warriors. self sabotage due to spiritual warfare (evil entities attacking through people around you.) feeling like you're under a fog 24/7. avoidant of reality in general. subconscious being your own enemy. (pluto in 12th specifically) truancy. (skipping school/college/work) can make amazing artists however. extremely intuitive due to sensitivity to energy. extreme adversity to drugs due to bad experiences can happen as well. trauma from drugs. social worker. drug abuse advocate. spirits playing tricks on you. fictional crushes to cope with reality. limerence. wanting to be in a higher realm. needs to learn about grounding. to be brought back to earth. prayer is important. savior/saved complex. usually gossiped about and/or bullied. seen as an easy target. hidden enemies. frenemies. being plotted against behind your back. paranoia of surprise attacks/betrayal. dark magic. evil eye. jupiter in 12th has a guardian angel. saved from death. near death experiences. third man syndrome. pluto in 12th tend to deal with hauntings, demonic energy that needs to be banished/purged, and obsessive hidden enemies. shadow work. use of divination.

mercury in 12th/gemini in 12th/virgo in 12th/6th ruler in 12th/3rd ruler in 12th - siblings/neighbors/coworkers are your hidden enemies. words can manifest = words are spells. drug addict/alcoholic siblings. sun in 12th - your father figure is your hidden enemy. abusive father figure/absent father figure. trauma from father/lack of father. agoraphobic. hates being perceived. prefers remote. father being a drug addict/alcoholic. moon square neptune - experiences with emotional abuse/gaslighting. emotionally delulu. gaslit by mom. mars square neptune - painted as the villain. framed. actions lied about. procrastination. deer in headlights. task paralysis. illusion causing hesitation. attacked in dreams. fights in dreams. help those who are traumatized, inspired from own trauma. - chiron in 12th - coming from a 12th stellium, moon sq nep, mars sq nep and yes, astrology can be very dark. life can be.

[squishyslurpee]

I'm back in the thick of it.

I can't stop self sabotaging.

I am the definition of it.

And knowing that isn't enough to stop me..

That's the thing about addiction.

Self destruction that stops at nothing to continuously dress your wounds.

Sores that keep reopening because of the act itself.

Addiction doesn't care about your dreams

It doesn't care about your relationships

It doesn't care about your dignity

Addiction does what it needs to, to last just another second. Addiction takes care of business right then and there. Addiction gets your most human, evolutionary needs met. Is that love? The squeaky motor retuning for some oil to keep you running?

It's a maladaptive form of care. It is a version of love that your body knows. Toxic love. . But it is the one blueprint that worked for you at some point in your life that your body, your brain thinks is reliable.

Your body doesn't know that it's hurting you, it just knows that it worked at some point in your life.

Some point in your life, this harmful coping mechanism helped you.

Is it not love that your mind will rip through jungle shrubs with a machete to find this one resource to help you?

It is love.

But to love it back, you have to do better.

Stop letting the motors rust. You can reward the rusting motors with a regular polish instead of a regular drink.

We don't need to rely on outdated survival instincts to feel better.

Have a glass of water, a piece of bread, and probably call your therapist.

[larksheaven]

i’m sat on my desk chair in full night makeup and a cardigan waiting for my friends to cancel. i have this gnawing, aching feeling like i can predict what words will light up my screen next.

sorry, my friend doesn’t want to hang out as three. rain check? or the more subtle: hey, so sorry i don’t think we’re gonna go after all. i can picture it clearer than i can see myself now, sitting in this room. i can picture me, two minutes from now, putting my tail between my legs and going back to bed waiting for life to happen to me.

that’s fine, i’ll say. i was kinda tired anyway. long week and all.

she tells me she’s almost leaving and i still don’t believe it. i am sat in this chair with my back slouched. my nerves have been acting up all day. i had to film a mock video interview today, twice. i cried during both.

a firework goes off and i’m so on edge it feels like a gunshot. they hunt a lot of animals where i grew up. i think i always understood what the animals must feel. i’ve always believed something’s out to get me. usually because it has.

i should be checking my pizza isn’t burning but i’m just sat here thinking how i know this isn’t normal. i know that this is nurture, not nature, that my nurture was ostracism and closed doors. i don’t remember ever getting out. i think a part of me is still locked in there most days.

normal. a normal person would take rejection in stride. a normal person would not be frozen to this chair to begin with. a normal person would be excited to go out clubbing for the first time. (the fireworks are at it again. it’s like i can feel them in my spine). i’m meeting my friend, and her friend. that’s too many degrees of separation for my liking. i’m not used to this hands on stuff, i mean, clearly. here i am, not moving, waiting for a text to wake me up like some sleeper agent on standby.

i watch them in my head like it’s some movie, laughing behind my back, sending the text to cancel and going anyway. i see it later on their instagram story, they danced all night and had a blast while i curled under a heated blanket.

i started therapy again last week; she told me my avoidance was a maladaptive coping mechanism. i already knew that, but i acted a little surprised to make her feel like she was Doing Her Job Well. not that she was doing bad or anything, it’s just that when you spend enough time alone, you get to know your demons. calling them demons feels mean. maybe little ghosts is more apt.

the little ghosts look like me at different ages, and they all warn me with every turn i take. don’t get your hopes up too high. take a whole lot of photos, that way you won’t have got all made up for nothing. do it before they cancel, you don’t want sad eyes. you want to look like you did before it all went wrong.

i don’t mind these ghosts, though i wish i could talk back to them sometimes. i know they’re just trying to save me from what they couldn’t save themselves from. but im here now, in the end. and isn’t that nice? if you look at me you might almost think im a whole person.

i do wish i could stop feeling so guilty all the damn time. i think it’s self sabotage; i talk to myself like for some reason i’m not allowed to enjoy the full breadth of human experience. like i’m some stowaway in the back of a truck full of real people who are allowed to exist.

i just realised, maybe i should read all this to my therapist. third one in the bag, woo! i should get an award or something for all the times i’ve had my brain put into a test tube in front of me. i would read this to her, but i got a call a few days after my first session. bereavement. she’ll be off indefinitely. i know it’s nothing to do with me, but i find it morbidly funny. we were about to start emdr, an eye movement therapy to help me process something that happened ten years ago. we’re almost at that anniversary. i feel like i should get a cake, or a million or something. but nobody pats you on the back just for getting there. you just do.

i’ve psyched myself out so much that now i’m considering cancelling. i’m fantasising about my bed and not having to drive. my head likes to ruin things for me until it gets me to ruin them myself. i always think people will laugh at me, see. i think they’ll know that i’m naked underneath.

[musical-chick-13]

Who is the woman on your pfp? She looks very cute.

Ohhh, let me introduce you, my friend, to Cersei Lannister from Game of Thrones, the Character Of All Time, and my FAVORITE character in any piece of media ever.

This woman is the most fascinating fictional construct I have ever encountered, and, although she is...not a good person, her struggles are so painfully real (and even, many times, relatable) that she feels the most human to me out of an entire cast of richly human, well-rounded characters. She has an extreme tangle of a bunch of different psychological issues, all of which manifest in some pretty unpalatable ways.

She gets angry and jealous, she acts out, she has an unhealthy dependence on alcohol and is part of the most intensely codependent relationship known to fiction. She feels so trapped in her womanhood due to the horrible way the society she lives in that she resents other women and has a hell of a lot of internalized misogyny. She has an over-idealized view of her parents while also having been influenced in all of the worst ways by her father. She leans on violence and cynicism and increasingly-ill-advised personal isolation as a way to try and feel some semblance of control in a dangerous, misogynistic world. She exemplifies this intersection of "being a bad person," benefiting from material financial privilege, and being incredibly sympathetic and disenfranchised. And she fully owns up to the fact that she does horrible things!! She believes that what she does is justified to survive and to prevent other people from hurting her children, but doesn't try to kid herself into thinking she's a good person; and there are not enough words in the multiverse for how much I appreciate that. She also serves as a deconstruction of the "Evil Queen" archetype, because what would push someone to act like that? How do we measure those actions against a world hell-bent on cruelty? How do we reconcile the fact that there's still a person under there, one who is also suffering and who also deserves to be viewed with humanity, just like everyone else?

And probably most significantly (for me, anyway, lol) she's an excellent example of an antagonist who is mentally ill but not Evil™ Because Of It. Her mental illness and the maladaptive things she does to cope with it (mostly by turning...just about everything she does into a desperate attempt to avoid feeling any more pain--from her violent grabs at power, to her feral protection of her children, to her alienation of most of the people around her, to her automatic and self-sabotaging distrust of pretty much anyone and everyone) simply lend context to her worldview and allow us to see why she chooses to act the way that she does. The suffering she experiences due to her mental illness is intentionally meant to be sympathetic and to humanize her. We're meant to feel for her, and the few people she trusts and/or genuinely loves (mainly, her twin brother; her children; and, eventually, her right-hand-man) are the ones who don't make a habit of calling her "mad" or treating her like she's "crazy." She still gets to affect the overall story and other major characters in significant ways, which...doesn't always happen for female antagonists or characters who are meant to be read as mentally ill. And she doesn't die prettily after two or three episodes before never being mentioned again, either!! She's an extremely important character all the way through the show. And though mental illness deeply affects her in many aspects of her life, it's not The Reason™ she's violent or hostile or dangerous. It's simply a characterization choice that helps us understand her.

I love her more than life itself. She's everything to me.

[i-never-knew-keats]

Self-sabotage is very often just a maladaptive coping mechanism, a way we give ourselves what we need without having to actually address what that need is.

The Mountain is You by Brianna Wiest, 13

[sanguine-salvation]

what themes/motifs do you hope other people notice most about your character?

[ Questions for Muns - ACCEPTING! ]

Ooooh another toughie.

I try and explore a lot of themes through Viktor, but I feel like (and hope?) the strongest that come through are self-destruction and self-sabotage, loss and grief, maladaptive coping, loneliness, struggles with trauma, guilt, denial, finding purpose for better or worse, death, identity. And, in context to certain relationships and verses, lowering walls, trust, accepting kindness, and finding acceptance.

I hope that they come through and help make Viktor a little more interesting and multi-faceted! ;u; Even if they’re a nasty lil creacher who should be trapped under a laundry hamper.

[angria]

Complete sobbing mess of a session on attachment. Turned my back to him, which I haven't done in a long time. Don't even want to write about it.

Everything in me is screaming, howling to sabotage.

[chaosdisorganized]

hi. i saw a something you shared the other day and it got me curious (obviously you dont have to answer and i really hope thiss isnt inappropriate)

what exactly is a persecutor ?

A persecutor is a kind of alter role given to parts who cause harm to the system in some way. Persecutors often hold a lot of trauma and pain, they may believe they are being helpful when in reality they're causing harm. Persecutors may lack healthy coping skills or may not understand the error of their ways. We noticed many of our persecutors either 1. Don't know any good coping skills or haven't found any that work for them 2. Believe that what they doing/saying will prepare us for more trauma or will prevent more trauma from happening 3. They believe self sabotage will keep the system safe/protect us from harm or 4. They want to ease/put an end to their pain and the systems pain.

I wanted to put in this long explanation because it's a common misconception that persecutors are bad and that's far from the truth. I understand they can be scary, some of our persecutors scare the shit out of me sometimes, but they're hurting and learned maladaptive ways to help/deal with their pain and with some of the trauma they went through I can understand why they ended up developing these harmful behaviors. At the end of the day, persecutors deserve compassion and understanding, it may be hard sometimes but with lots of work persecutors can learn to be more helpful and less harmful, they can learn to see the error in their ways and change. We still struggle a lot with ours, but just recently one, surprisingly, fronted during therapy and I think that will open the door for other persecutors to start seeking out help with our therapist. Sorry for this long ass response lol I just wanted to explain some things I guess.

[blahhhh-dead]

Haha story time: TW! Venting about my shit life lmao :p

I was separated from my class for most of elementary school and given no recess at any time in the day. Instead I was told to redo the same page of long division over and over till I got it right while sitting beside the most disgusting dudes that are no doubt creeps now.

In middle school I went to a charter school that forced nationalism and conservative agendas. At that point I had a counselor but no one diagnosed me with anything because I "seemed fine". The teachers would disclose my medical history willy nilly and never made any real accommodations even though I tried to advocate for my quiet self at age 11.

I became extremely depressed and suffered with severe apathy and passive suicidal ideations choosing to stay in my bed and ignore hunger or anything else. I was the only one trying to help myself and felt extremely alone. I often wished I could go to sleep forever and imagine how cool the after life must be. Started maladaptive daydreaming to cope.

Once I heard a rumor about the school janitor that mind you WAS IN CHARGE OF THREE OF THE SCHOOL ELECTIVES. I asked the actual PRINCIPAL, she told me it was fake and made up. Not long after I left that janitor was arrested as a p3d0. Exactly what I'd heard from that rumor.

High-school I was only diagnosed with anxiety and OCD but nothing else. The school was too small to have so many kids making the halls packed and hard to navigate for the first time. The teachers didn't care and never knew what was happening so I was always confused.

I wore face masks to keep warm from cold weather and avoid being perceived only to be told I had to take them off and see my full face. Surprise surprise half a year later covid forced quarantine.

Several students were openly racist, homophobic and harassed girls but nothing was really done. Yet when I played my dumb anime game on my phone under my desk to cope with anxiety I was immediately found out and berated for it.

My anxiety was so bad I felt phsycal pain and struggled to sleep every single night before school. I was so exhausted I barely managed to retain any information or even stay awake most days.

The only female friend I ever had started telling rumors about me behind my back even though all I ever did was be nice and listen to her problems. My only long term friends at the time slowly drifted away then the moment they found a reason too they started an argument and I blocked them both.

I barely made it past freshman year. By the end I transferred to a home study school and segregated myself from everyone I had known at the time. I also started needing guidance medication because the phsycal discomfort from anxiety was had grown too strong and kept me magically spiraling all the time.

The charter school housed a teacher that deliberately sabotaged my autistic younger sister because she didn't seem autistic enough to actually need help. They kicked her out of the school and made my mother cry. I finally stopped maladaptive daydreaming at least.

Graduated with barely enough credits to get by and was on a few different pills to manage my anxiety and help me sleep, one of which made me hallucinate which is why I stopped trying to sleep normally.

All my life people thought I was fine because I made jokes, kept silent when in pain because I couldn't even fell it myself, and was singled out by teachers for no reason at all. After graduating I was diagnosed with ADHD and wouldn't you know it SEVERE anxiety as well as a mind set that made me spend too much energy trying to be careful and mindful of others and deny my own exhaustion and need for soothing.

I never smoked, never broke into places, never got into any fights, never harassed people, never dated, never even had a kiss or a proper crush, never partied or snuck out, I just existed. Never played catch with my dad, never had a sweet sixteen or quince, never had a best friends or even a real close friend, I just kept existing.

I'm gonna be 20 by the end of the year but I feel stuck in the age I was that freshman year. Yet at the same time I know I'm more emotionally mature then I was and smarter then the other small town idiots. I have close friends, I try and take care of myself but my body struggles from the left over effects of neglect, I take more medication and barely leave the house due to fear of other outside my home and safety net.

And yet I'm so much happier then I was before and even if it's slow I'm working to get better and love myself. To be the bright smiley person I pretended to be for decades

Man is so tire now -_-

once again shout out to the kids that were left behind in school, when the teachers failed us, treated us like burdens who couldn't do anything right cuz we had a pretty bad learning disability.

[khetho-040517]

My Reflection on The King of Staten Island Movie.

The King of Staten Island tells the story of Scott, a 24-year-old man drifting through life with little sense of purpose. Living with his mother and stuck in the emotional aftermath of losing his firefighter father at a young age, Scott struggles with unresolved trauma, mental health challenges, and a lack of direction. His days are filled with hanging out with friends, smoking weed, and half-heartedly pursuing his dream of becoming a tattoo artist, but he remains trapped in a cycle of grief and stagnation. These issues deeply affect his participation in meaningful areas of occupation.

Scott’s unresolved grief and trauma are central to his inability to move forward. The death of his father left a lasting impact, and he is particularly resistant to his mother forming a new relationship, especially with another firefighter (out of fear that they too might die). This fear, though understandable, causes conflict within the family. Scott’s avoidance of personal growth, lack of motivation to seek employment, and reliance on humor and isolation as coping strategies highlight the psychological impact of his trauma. This taught me that trauma can lead to aggression, impulsivity, and emotional withdrawal, which negatively affect interpersonal relationships, role fulfillment, and the ability to form new, healthy connections. Scott’s behavior is an example of occupational alienation, where an individual feels disconnected from meaningful activities and roles in their life.

Throughout the film, Scott also exhibits symptoms of depression. His low self-esteem and belief that he is not good enough to succeed prevent him from pursuing meaningful goals, like improving his tattooing skills. He lacks energy, motivation, and purpose, often spending his days in boredom. Signs of this depression include disturbed sleeping patterns, frequent periods of sleep late and difficulty structuring his days, and substance abuse. Scott regularly smokes weed to escape his emotional pain and boredom, using it as a coping mechanism to numb his feelings. This taught me that depression can create an occupational imbalance, where an individual’s habits and routines are dominated by maladaptive behaviors, further deepening feelings of disconnection and despair (Townsend & Polatajko, 2007).

Scott’s anxiety also plays a major role in his inability to move forward. He constantly worries about his family’s safety, fearing that he is the only one left to protect them. Despite having friends, he struggles with forming deeper connections and often withdraws emotionally, displaying signs of social anxiety. In social gatherings, he tends to sit alone, smoke, and avoid engaging with others. His sarcastic humor and impulsive actions, like tattooing people without their consent, are ways he masks his anxiety. This highlighted for me how anxiety can prevent someone from building and maintaining relationships, reinforcing isolation and occupational deprivation (Townsend & Polatajko, 2007).

One of the most striking aspects of Scott’s character is his pattern of self-sabotage. Though he has growth potential, he repeatedly undermines himself through reckless behavior and an unwillingness to directly address his mental health issues. His relationships, especially with his mother and girlfriend, suffer as a result, as he struggles to control his emotions and maintain stable connections. His dream of becoming a tattoo artist remains unfulfilled because he lacks the motivation and commitment to improve his skills and pursue opportunities. This demonstrates how unresolved trauma, anxiety, and depression can disrupt volition (the motivation to act) leading to stagnation in life (Wilcock & Hocking, 2015).

By the end of the film, Scott begins to confront his unresolved grief and trauma. With the support of his family, he starts to focus on his career and his relationships, showing that healing and personal growth are possible with the right support systems in place. This transformation underscored the importance of expressing emotions and having a strong social support network in recovery.

Reflections as an OT Student

As an OT student, The King of Staten Island taught me several valuable lessons that I can apply to my practice. First, the importance of self-expression in managing emotional tension became clear to me. Encouraging clients to express their feelings can reduce stress and promote mental clarity. Second, the film demonstrated how crucial it is to have a supportive environment when addressing mental health challenges. Family and friends play a vital role in providing the encouragement needed for healing.

The film also emphasized the need for a structured daily routine, which is essential for maintaining balance in life. For someone like Scott, who struggles with motivation, implementing a structured routine can guide daily activities, reduce overwhelm, and alleviate anxiety. Additionally, the importance of strong social and interpersonal skills was evident, as Scott’s difficulties in maintaining relationships further contributed to his isolation. Helping clients develop these skills is critical for fostering healthy, supportive relationships.

Another key takeaway was the importance of vocational skills in achieving independence. Scott’s dream of becoming a tattoo artist was hindered by his lack of motivation and practical skills. As an OT, I see the value in helping clients acquire the necessary vocational and life skills to achieve their goals and lead more fulfilling lives. Lastly, the film underscored the importance of independence in instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), as Scott remained highly dependent on his mother for support. Encouraging clients to gain independence in all areas of life is a core objective of occupational therapy

Conclusion

The King of Staten Island offers a profound exploration of grief, trauma, and mental health, illustrating how these challenges can impact everyday life and participation in meaningful occupations. Scott’s journey reminds me of the crucial role that occupational therapy can play in helping individuals develop the coping skills, routines, and support systems necessary for personal growth and recovery. This film has deepened my understanding of how mental health issues affect occupational performance and reinforced the importance of holistic, client-centered care in my future practice.

REFERENCES

Christiansen, C. H., & Townsend, E. A. (2010). Introduction to occupation: The art and science of living. Prentice Hall.

Kielhofner, G. (2008). Model of human occupation: Theory and application. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

Rebeiro, K. L. (2001). Occupational choice, occupational change, and occupational alienation: A longitudinal study of work transitions in the lives of women with children. Journal of Occupational Science, 8(2), 44-53.

Townsend, E., & Polatajko, H. (2007). Enabling occupation II: Advancing an occupational therapy vision for health, well-being, and justice through occupation. CAOT Publications ACE.

Wilcock, A. A., & Hocking, C. (2015). An occupational perspective of health (3rd ed.). Slack Incorporated.

[doctorsrx]

Unraveling the Psychological Complexities of Weight Loss: Insights from DoctorsRX Medical Weight Loss Solution in USA

Introduction:

Embarking on a journey towards weight loss entails more than just modifying dietary habits and increasing physical activity. In fact, the interplay between psychological factors such as emotions, habits, and mindset plays a crucial role in determining the success of weight loss endeavors. In this comprehensive analysis, we explore the intricate relationship between psychological factors and weight loss outcomes, drawing insights from DoctorsRX, a leading medical weight loss solution provider in the USA.

Understanding Psychological Factors in Weight Loss:

Weight loss is not solely a matter of calories in versus calories out; rather, it is influenced by a myriad of psychological factors that shape individuals' behaviors, attitudes, and perceptions towards food and exercise. Here are key psychological factors that impact successful weight loss:

Emotions and Eating Behaviors: Emotions play a significant role in influencing eating behaviors, often leading to emotional eating patterns characterized by the consumption of food in response to stress, boredom, sadness, or other emotional triggers. Emotional eating can sabotage weight loss efforts by leading to overeating and the consumption of calorie-dense, comfort foods.

Habits and Behavioral Patterns: Habits and routines established over time profoundly influence dietary choices and physical activity levels. Breaking unhealthy habits, such as mindless snacking or sedentary behaviors, and replacing them with healthier alternatives is essential for sustainable weight loss.

Mindset and Self-perception: Individuals' mindset and self-perception can either facilitate or hinder weight loss progress. A positive mindset characterized by self-efficacy, resilience, and self-compassion fosters adherence to healthy behaviors and promotes long-term success. Conversely, negative self-perceptions, such as low self-esteem or feelings of failure, can undermine motivation and derail weight loss efforts.

Stress and Coping Mechanisms: Chronic stress can trigger physiological responses that promote weight gain, such as increased cortisol levels and cravings for high-calorie foods. Developing effective coping mechanisms to manage stress, such as mindfulness practices, relaxation techniques, or engaging in enjoyable activities, is vital for mitigating its impact on weight loss.

Social and Environmental Influences: Social support and environmental factors play a significant role in shaping individuals' behaviors and choices related to diet and exercise. Surrounding oneself with supportive peers, seeking accountability partners, and creating conducive environments that facilitate healthy living can enhance adherence to weight loss goals.

Analyzing the Role of Psychological Factors in Weight Loss with DoctorsRX:     

DoctorsRX recognizes the intricate interplay between psychological factors and weight loss outcomes, addressing these factors as integral components of their comprehensive medical weight loss solutions in USA. Here's how DoctorsRX analyzes and addresses psychological factors in weight loss:

Individualized Behavioral Assessments: DoctorsRX conducts thorough behavioral assessments to understand each patient's unique psychological profile, including their eating behaviors, habits, mindset, and emotional triggers. This personalized approach enables DoctorsRX to tailor treatment plans to address specific psychological barriers to weight loss.

Cognitive-behavioral Strategies: DoctorsRX employs evidence-based cognitive-behavioral strategies to help patients identify and challenge maladaptive thoughts and behaviors that impede weight loss progress. Techniques such as cognitive restructuring, goal setting, and problem-solving empower patients to develop healthier coping mechanisms and adopt sustainable lifestyle changes.

Mindfulness and Stress Management: Recognizing the impact of stress on weight loss, DoctorsRX integrates mindfulness-based stress reduction techniques into their treatment protocols. Mindfulness practices, such as meditation, deep breathing exercises, and mindful eating, promote awareness of internal cues, reduce emotional eating, and enhance stress resilience.

Behavioral Coaching and Support: DoctorsRX provides ongoing behavioral coaching and support to help patients navigate challenges, set realistic goals, and stay motivated throughout their weight loss journey. By fostering a supportive and non-judgmental environment, DoctorsRX empowers patients to overcome psychological barriers and achieve lasting success.

Peer Support and Accountability: DoctorsRX leverages the power of peer support and accountability by connecting patients with online communities, support groups, and accountability partners. Sharing experiences, celebrating successes, and receiving encouragement from peers fosters a sense of belonging and motivation, reinforcing positive behavioral changes.

Conclusion:                                        

The road to successful weight loss is paved with psychological complexities that must be acknowledged and addressed to achieve lasting results. DoctorsRX understands the pivotal role of psychological factors in weight loss and integrates comprehensive strategies to support patients in overcoming barriers and achieving their goals. By empowering individuals to cultivate positive emotions, habits, and mindsets, DoctorsRX enables them to embark on a transformative journey towards improved health and well-being. With DoctorsRX, weight loss becomes not only a physical endeavor but a holistic pursuit of psychological empowerment and self-discovery.

[apatheticchocobar]

for my (future) therapist

some things i want to work on:

1) i got adhd everybody hates me 🎶

struggle with getting work done, focus

forgets stuff easily

procrastination

can't work without looming deadline

always regret ending up like this but don't change

unhealthy coping habits

maladaptive daydreaming

the feeling of not living upto potential

object permeance- forget about things not directly in front of me

rejection sensitive

cry very easily, if someone even slightly raises voice at me

2) tU bOlTi BhI hAi KyA 🤐

feel stuck in this persona who doesn't talk

how do i come out of this

people think i'm weird

or maybe i think that they think that

care too much about what other people think

feel like can't show true self to people

don't have anyone who thinks i'm their best friend, their first priority (except parents they don't have a choice)

3) you're insecure, don't know what for

lack self confidence, never sure of decisions i make

seek external validation

what i have achieved means nothing

insecure about weight/appearance

if i got it obviously anyone else could also have

cannot believe someone would actually want to date me

let other peoples actions affect me too much

don't stand up for myself

keep it to myself if i'm hurt, believing i don't want to cause drama

but deep down it affects me, I regret not saying it out loud

too much self deprecating humour

don't know what i even really like, who am i

always feel like a wannabe

always comparing myself with others

if i see someone better than me, try to find something wrong with them to make myself feel better

don't truly feel happy for others

daydream thinking about how it would feel if i had gotten what they got

theres nothing i'm good at

so many things i want to learn, but just don't

but are these things i really want or just because i thought they were cool or saw someone cool doing them

this weird feeling where i feel i'm better than everyone else at the same time as feeling like i'm the worst/dumbest person ever

am i a bad dancer or just nervous/insecure

don't post on instagram coz insecure

4) discipline

definitely lack discipline to follow through with my elaborate plans

self sabotage

deep down believe i'll not succeed anyway so why try

can atleast say i didn't even try that's why i failed

struggle to do basic tasks like bathing on some days

can't wake up early even if sleep early

impulsive shopping, ordering food

struggle to follow healthy diet

can't regularly exercise

can't read few pages at a time, all or nothing

keep lying to myself

5) ghost of christmas past

spend so much time thinking what could have been

what i could have done differently

change them in my daydreams to better versions

leaves me feeling empty and worthless