5 Signs You're Mentally Stronger Than Most People
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Date: 2023-08-20
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Pyre
Mm. This video told me I used to be mentally strong. but honestly, due to life experiences, I realized some of these qualities I did once have weren't very strong at all, they were naive. Being kind is always going to be a strong characteristic. Allowing yourself to perceive your success as unique to your qualities and goals and being able to take constructive criticism and see it as a benefit rather than an attack - these are what I would call mentally strong. I agree with these.
But the others. a wound is a wound. I didn't used to ruminate, nor did I focus on the past. To some extent, I don't now, not to the extreme I did when I had my mental break. but too much has happened to me to not be affected by the events in my life. To not go through the changes of life in the face of tragedy or hurt, that seems like stagnation to me, negligence, or ignorance. To pretend that every event to every heart is the same, and should be treated as such, that seems disingenuous. To not acknowledge your own pain as what it is, or to stuff it down and just 'move on', that all seems unhealthy. I would not call any of that strong.
I entirely disagree with point one and point 5. Either that, or Psych2Go needs to clarify what they mean. Perhaps they have in another video, but as it stands for this one, I feel it does more harm than good. Clarify what it means to ruminate, or to make peace with the past. Right now, I feel it is claiming considering your feelings is weak and remembering and feeling things about the past that might have hurt you, even if in a positive light now, is weak. If this is true, such beliefs are harmful.
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Mm. This video told me I used to be mentally strong. but honestly, due to life experiences, I realized some of these qualities I did once have weren't very strong at all, they were naive. Being kind is always going to be a strong characteristic. Allowing yourself to perceive your success as unique to your qualities and goals and being able to take constructive criticism and see it as a benefit rather than an attack - these are what I would call mentally strong. I agree with these.
But the others. a wound is a wound. I didn't used to ruminate, nor did I focus on the past. To some extent, I don't now, not to the extreme I did when I had my mental break. but too much has happened to me to not be affected by the events in my life. To not go through the changes of life in the face of tragedy or hurt, that seems like stagnation to me, negligence, or ignorance. To pretend that every event to every heart is the same, and should be treated as such, that seems disingenuous. To not acknowledge your own pain as what it is, or to stuff it down and just 'move on', that all seems unhealthy. I would not call any of that strong.
I entirely disagree with point one and point 5. Either that, or Psych2Go needs to clarify what they mean. Perhaps they have in another video, but as it stands for this one, I feel it does more harm than good. Clarify what it means to ruminate, or to make peace with the past. Right now, I feel it is claiming considering your feelings is weak and remembering and feeling things about the past that might have hurt you, even if in a positive light now, is weak. If this is true, such beliefs are harmful.
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DaniRM
I'm good at 4 and 5. With 3, I'm kinda ok, just because at first, I might have a few hard minutes to accept a really bad criticism, but I get up and change. Point 2 goes the same - 'kind to those that are rude': I have some resentment and offensiveness, but I can take it as something to learn from, react less and listen more, while not focusing on the need to win an argument. I have this inner need to win arguments, since I wasn't witty enough to reply (sometimes I can still be shook and out of words or reach a point of defencelessness) or I wouldn't understand that I was fooled and people took advantage of my lack of knowledge on many things. It's because I had to deal with inner battles, and I'm behind in other things that are trivial for people in my age, which still can give some access for them to use me. The good thing is that I learned what I had to learn, significantly grew spiritually, which actually lowers the chances of people with bad intentions get into my life.
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I'm good at 4 and 5. With 3, I'm kinda ok, just because at first, I might have a few hard minutes to accept a really bad criticism, but I get up and change. Point 2 goes the same - 'kind to those that are rude': I have some resentment and offensiveness, but I can take it as something to learn from, react less and listen more, while not focusing on the need to win an argument. I have this inner need to win arguments, since I wasn't witty enough to reply (sometimes I can still be shook and out of words or reach a point of defencelessness) or I wouldn't understand that I was fooled and people took advantage of my lack of knowledge on many things. It's because I had to deal with inner battles, and I'm behind in other things that are trivial for people in my age, which still can give some access for them to use me. The good thing is that I learned what I had to learn, significantly grew spiritually, which actually lowers the chances of people with bad intentions get into my life.
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LRH-64
What is the difference between ruminating and collecting your thoughts?
I used to ruminate on how unfair it was that I was kicked out of home, and the lies and smears my mother used to justify it.
Year's later I still find myself spending hours at the end of the day thinking intensely about the interactions I had, the potential motivations of the people i shared those interactions with and whether I'm allowing my biases or thoughts and emotions interfere with my judgement.
Sure, at first ruminating caused problems like stress and lack of sleep, but I now see it as a tool to help me solve problems and think clearly.
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What is the difference between ruminating and collecting your thoughts?
I used to ruminate on how unfair it was that I was kicked out of home, and the lies and smears my mother used to justify it.
Year's later I still find myself spending hours at the end of the day thinking intensely about the interactions I had, the potential motivations of the people i shared those interactions with and whether I'm allowing my biases or thoughts and emotions interfere with my judgement.
Sure, at first ruminating caused problems like stress and lack of sleep, but I now see it as a tool to help me solve problems and think clearly.
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tam
i think when you are dealing with trauma, it is hard not to ruminate. sometimes your thoughts react differently to traumatic experience even if you tell it not to fixate. i think being mentally strong also means you are able to process what is going on, if you are still suffering a lot (whether from trauma or something really impactful in your life) then allow yourself time to process your thoughts and emotions, or even go to therapy if it will help, and yes sometimes you may fixate on them for a certain period of time until you are finally healed or you become better.
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i think when you are dealing with trauma, it is hard not to ruminate. sometimes your thoughts react differently to traumatic experience even if you tell it not to fixate. i think being mentally strong also means you are able to process what is going on, if you are still suffering a lot (whether from trauma or something really impactful in your life) then allow yourself time to process your thoughts and emotions, or even go to therapy if it will help, and yes sometimes you may fixate on them for a certain period of time until you are finally healed or you become better.
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psych2go
I'd like to add Boldness as another sign of mental strength, today more than ever, people seem scared to try something new, seeing how successful everyone else is doing what works, and being so easy to risk everything and still never be noticed
So I find that being confident to take risks and trust your own abilities despite what anybody else thinks and impressing everyone, both in how well you can do something or deal with your own consequences staying strong, I think that's mental strength too
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I'd like to add Boldness as another sign of mental strength, today more than ever, people seem scared to try something new, seeing how successful everyone else is doing what works, and being so easy to risk everything and still never be noticed
So I find that being confident to take risks and trust your own abilities despite what anybody else thinks and impressing everyone, both in how well you can do something or deal with your own consequences staying strong, I think that's mental strength too
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Shane
Perhaps the definition of mental strength is different for everybody. The basic principle is the same. But people may have different ways of expressing it that works for them. For me. It's not about medical psychology terms. It's about being able to stand up to mental and emotional stress and find calm rational solutions in most cases. It boils down to having enough strength of will and determination to deal with 99. 9 % of life's challenges
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Perhaps the definition of mental strength is different for everybody. The basic principle is the same. But people may have different ways of expressing it that works for them. For me. It's not about medical psychology terms. It's about being able to stand up to mental and emotional stress and find calm rational solutions in most cases. It boils down to having enough strength of will and determination to deal with 99. 9 % of life's challenges
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psych2go
Im commenting as i watch this, but for the first sign i usually stay up at night not worrying about anything, but rather im having fun with friends across the sea. Theyre all really fun! And most of them have autism, i discover after becoming friends with them. Autistic people can be really fun to chat with, and really cool people you should get to know rather than bully or hate. We all have feelings and personalities.
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Im commenting as i watch this, but for the first sign i usually stay up at night not worrying about anything, but rather im having fun with friends across the sea. Theyre all really fun! And most of them have autism, i discover after becoming friends with them. Autistic people can be really fun to chat with, and really cool people you should get to know rather than bully or hate. We all have feelings and personalities.
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Nightmare
Should I go to therapy i like watching things that make me sad/cry like i watch sad relatable videos for fun or like when im feeling meh and i have adhd autism anxiety and im scared to ask my parents for therapy cause they might be like why your fine or whats wrong you can tell me you don't need therapy and i have social anxiety so ya psych2go what should I do and do i need therapy
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Should I go to therapy i like watching things that make me sad/cry like i watch sad relatable videos for fun or like when im feeling meh and i have adhd autism anxiety and im scared to ask my parents for therapy cause they might be like why your fine or whats wrong you can tell me you don't need therapy and i have social anxiety so ya psych2go what should I do and do i need therapy
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Ghostie
I feel like this video is blatantly ignoring neurodiverse people and mental illness. For example, its hard to do things like let go of the past when ptsd symptoms give physiological responses. I think you can be mentally strong even while suffering from the different symptoms of mental illness. Nobody can do everything by themselves. Its important to seek out professional help.
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I feel like this video is blatantly ignoring neurodiverse people and mental illness. For example, its hard to do things like let go of the past when ptsd symptoms give physiological responses. I think you can be mentally strong even while suffering from the different symptoms of mental illness. Nobody can do everything by themselves. Its important to seek out professional help.
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Rafael
i guess this is more about mental health and maturity than strength itself. i consider myself mentally strong because I've been dealing with depression, social anxiety, loneliness and other stuff for years and I'm still alive. sometimes the psychological pain is so hard i feel it physically. besides all that I'm still here coping. that's being mentally strong in my opinion
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i guess this is more about mental health and maturity than strength itself. i consider myself mentally strong because I've been dealing with depression, social anxiety, loneliness and other stuff for years and I'm still alive. sometimes the psychological pain is so hard i feel it physically. besides all that I'm still here coping. that's being mentally strong in my opinion
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Corbet
My main weakness is 1 and 5. I have a long memory which is who I am so as someone who's introspective I think about those moments a lot in some cases those moments have pushed me forward or held me back or I still think about them. I think I would be further if I didn't have those moments holding me back but I don't hate where I'm at now so I think that's a good thing.
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My main weakness is 1 and 5. I have a long memory which is who I am so as someone who's introspective I think about those moments a lot in some cases those moments have pushed me forward or held me back or I still think about them. I think I would be further if I didn't have those moments holding me back but I don't hate where I'm at now so I think that's a good thing.
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Steve
This is a pretty weird definition of mentally strong. Isnt not being plagued with ruminating thoughts, just being neuro typical? Isnt it more a sign of strength to endure mental torments but still persevere? Its analogous to the old saying about how bravery doesnt mean not being scared, it means being scared but doing it anyway
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This is a pretty weird definition of mentally strong. Isnt not being plagued with ruminating thoughts, just being neuro typical? Isnt it more a sign of strength to endure mental torments but still persevere? Its analogous to the old saying about how bravery doesnt mean not being scared, it means being scared but doing it anyway
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VIYA
Unfortunately the only thing I've never been able to do is being kind to rude people. Or at least I wouldn't call the way I respond as 'kind'. Idk how to respond kindly either to anyone being awful. I know they must be dealing with their own problems to be acting that way but I just can't stand disrespect. Dk how to change that.
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Unfortunately the only thing I've never been able to do is being kind to rude people. Or at least I wouldn't call the way I respond as 'kind'. Idk how to respond kindly either to anyone being awful. I know they must be dealing with their own problems to be acting that way but I just can't stand disrespect. Dk how to change that.
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MinerXen
Can I just say this? I love to pretend to be kind towards strangers who scold me or hate me so that I can watch them feel guilty. Like playing in a video game and you're too good against your enemy and your enemy keeps trash talking you? Just pretend to be humble and tell them that they are good. I love being evil.
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Can I just say this? I love to pretend to be kind towards strangers who scold me or hate me so that I can watch them feel guilty. Like playing in a video game and you're too good against your enemy and your enemy keeps trash talking you? Just pretend to be humble and tell them that they are good. I love being evil.
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Matt
I have recently started a new job and the training was for me very intense and full of problems. I am not the most confident of people and me feeling negative about every aspect of the new job keeps ruminating and it's very difficult to break the cycle.
Any tips would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance
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I have recently started a new job and the training was for me very intense and full of problems. I am not the most confident of people and me feeling negative about every aspect of the new job keeps ruminating and it's very difficult to break the cycle.
Any tips would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance
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Sailing
Yes but also as an autistic person, I do get overwhelmed but boy am I mentally strong, the stuff I have to navigate on a daily basis and to remain resilient in a world that doesn't make sense to me, that takes strength. I've survived abuse, an eating disorder, bullying and the rest, to come through that is strength
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Yes but also as an autistic person, I do get overwhelmed but boy am I mentally strong, the stuff I have to navigate on a daily basis and to remain resilient in a world that doesn't make sense to me, that takes strength. I've survived abuse, an eating disorder, bullying and the rest, to come through that is strength
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anaymous
yea I been strong try in be careful with everything's everyone tired of being easy to be led actions speaks louder then words nobody is honest or real full of lies ia m good person tired of hearing same thing focous on me my kids ppl arent nice pretend too much if I die tomorrow no one would care thats facts
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yea I been strong try in be careful with everything's everyone tired of being easy to be led actions speaks louder then words nobody is honest or real full of lies ia m good person tired of hearing same thing focous on me my kids ppl arent nice pretend too much if I die tomorrow no one would care thats facts
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Nitzan
I had depression and a lot of pressure problems which made me to cry automatically every time something happen, even the smallest thing. Mostly i dont even feel anything about the occasion but im still bursting, and everyone thinks im sad about that pen i lost, that's annoying as heck
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I had depression and a lot of pressure problems which made me to cry automatically every time something happen, even the smallest thing. Mostly i dont even feel anything about the occasion but im still bursting, and everyone thinks im sad about that pen i lost, that's annoying as heck
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ukasz
i see being mentally strong like a prince rupert's drop, it's where you melt a glass drop into a water container so it hardens very quickly, the head of the drop is extremely resistant to impact, but it's tail when you snap it - the whole thing basically explodes into a glass cloud
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i see being mentally strong like a prince rupert's drop, it's where you melt a glass drop into a water container so it hardens very quickly, the head of the drop is extremely resistant to impact, but it's tail when you snap it - the whole thing basically explodes into a glass cloud
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Wil
I'm really sorry, but being kind to people who show you rudeness is mental weakness. You're not appropriately handling the situation. You're rolling over for the bully to walk all over. It doesn't work in the real world - go back to the drawing board on that one, modern psychology
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I'm really sorry, but being kind to people who show you rudeness is mental weakness. You're not appropriately handling the situation. You're rolling over for the bully to walk all over. It doesn't work in the real world - go back to the drawing board on that one, modern psychology
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Takane
Is it possible for a strong mental person to stop being strong at some point in their life? Or being less strong. Like they ne strong in some situation like the always did but sometimes they can't handle some new situation even if that are less stressful?
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Is it possible for a strong mental person to stop being strong at some point in their life? Or being less strong. Like they ne strong in some situation like the always did but sometimes they can't handle some new situation even if that are less stressful?
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funnyblog100
There is a difference between being mentally strong and being a pushover. I wont be kind to those who are rude to me. Im polite and very eloquent for the most part but the moment someone is rude to me all civility goes out the window.
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There is a difference between being mentally strong and being a pushover. I wont be kind to those who are rude to me. Im polite and very eloquent for the most part but the moment someone is rude to me all civility goes out the window.
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RoastTurtle2
This isn't mental strength, this is you being overly sweet to everyone because you don't have what it takes to stand up to people. Mental strength is far more than 4 things that show you are just some Christian coward
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This isn't mental strength, this is you being overly sweet to everyone because you don't have what it takes to stand up to people. Mental strength is far more than 4 things that show you are just some Christian coward
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Erica
I had to start taking an antidepressant because of intrusive ptsd thoughts. Its soooo helpful to have the means to stop ruminating. I dont feel shameful that I couldnt stop the ruminating on my own. It is what it is.
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I had to start taking an antidepressant because of intrusive ptsd thoughts. Its soooo helpful to have the means to stop ruminating. I dont feel shameful that I couldnt stop the ruminating on my own. It is what it is.
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education
I'm sorry, but how is being kind to rude people being emotionally strong? That will just make you a doormat in real life. Being firm and standing up for yourself calmly is the only right move 99% of the time
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I'm sorry, but how is being kind to rude people being emotionally strong? That will just make you a doormat in real life. Being firm and standing up for yourself calmly is the only right move 99% of the time
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