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Coping Skills for ADHD
WHAT IS ADHD?
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental difference that affects attention, impulse regulation, and executive functioning. These differences are not character flaws. They reflect how the brain regulates motivation, focus, and energy.
Coping Skills for Anger
UNDERSTANDING THE EMOTION OF ANGER
Anger is a protective emotion that signals a boundary has been crossed, a need is unmet, or something feels unfair or unsafe. For many people, anger develops as: a response to chronic invalidation, a defense against hurt or shame, or a nervous system reaction to perceived threat Anger becomes problematic when it feels overwhelming, explosive, or suppressed.
Coping Skills for Anxiety
WHAT IS ANXIETY?
Anxiety is the body’s alarm system becoming overactive in response to perceived danger or unpredictability. Symptoms can look like: racing thoughts, muscle tension, restlessness, and constant “what if” thinking. Anxiety often develops when the nervous system has learned that the world can feel unsafe or uncertain.
COPING SKILLS FOR DEPRESSION
WHAT IS DEPRESSION?
Depression is a state of emotional and physical shutdown that can develop after prolonged stress, loss, or feeling powerless. It can look like: low energy or motivation, numbness or disconnection, hopeless thoughts, and difficulty starting tasks.
COPING SKILLS FOR PMDD
WHAT IS PMDD?
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is a hormone-related mood condition that causes significant emotional, cognitive, and physical symptoms in the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle. Symptoms can include: intense mood swings, irritability or anger, depression, anxiety, suicidality, and increased sensitivity to rejection.
COPING SKILLS FOR TRAUMA
WHAT IS TRAUMA?
Trauma is the lasting impact of overwhelming experiences that occurred without enough safety, support, or choice. Trauma is not only about what happened — It’s about how the nervous system adapted to survive. It can affect: beliefs about self and others, emotional regulation, sense of safety, and relationships.