M.O.D.E.

Few artists have the level of success M.O.D.E. have experie… Read Full Bio ↴M.O.D.E.

Few artists have the level of success M.O.D.E. have experienced so early in their careers, but it seemed obvious from very early on that these guys were different. A little over 8 months since their inception, and both the industry and clubbers around the world are already hooked on the infectious sound that is unique to M.O.D.E.

Being hassled by the likes of Sasha, Digweed, Prydz, Cattaneo, Lawler, Cox, Garnier, Dubfire, Gerber, Boratto, Fanciulli, etc, etc, on a daily basis for their upfront releases is something the guys are learning to take in their stride, and with various original work for their brand new M.O.D.E. imprint on the way, things are looking good.

Witnessing first hand just how their productions fill a dance floor, it instantly hits home why they are already so heavily in demand. Their tracks combine a cutting edge style that fuses elements of house and techno whilst always containing a sexy low end funk that is devastating sound systems all over the world.

It’s little wonder that John Digweed (who discovered them) chose them to remix the seminal ‘Heaven Scent’ as their debut remix, and they delivered with such precision that the remix is now signed to Bedrock and is one of the main features on John’s ’Bedrock 10’ compilation.

Further remixes for Bedrock, Global Underground, Yoshitoshi, Audio Therapy and Forensic are due for release in the coming weeks, whilst a series of original EPs are being released on their own M.O.D.E. label every 6 weeks through 2009.

As well as the studio time spent producing a new blend of techno and tech house, the pair can also be found dj’ing at numerous venues around the world. Using Ableton, cdjs and EFX their forward thinking sets incorporate their own productions along with the latest and best music from the scene’s finest producers.

So welcome to M.O.D.E. – please take some time out to have a look around, listen to mixes, and become a friend. Most of all please enjoy the music…

http://www.modemusic.net/

Signs
M.O.D.E. Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴

Paradise Papi
Baby show me your peace sign
Deep in your thighs divine
I close my eyes when I deep dive
You use to play game but you fit comport today
Baby show me your peace sign
Deep in your thighs divine
I close my eyes when I deep dive

You use to play game but you fit comport today
You got me thinking bout you good sex got me coming back soon
I'ma Igbo Bad Boy baby what should I do
I don't play when it's all about you
I spray my ink on you like a tattoo
Something most to kill a man oo
And E be you My Audeou
Make you-carry my pikin for your caravan ooo
E be like say I don' Mezebu
All the things I wan' do to you-My-Baby girl you fit to do Mumu
You be ship I fit to cruise on you
So many freaky bad things I fit to do pon you Wahlai
Fire Dancer
Baby your not a romancer
Come here bring your Punda back on my Bulala
If you no fit do again? Your Father
Baby show me your peace sign
Deep in your thighs divine
I close my eyes when I deep dive
You use to play game but you fit comport today
Baby show me your peace sign
Deep in your thighs divine
I close my eyes when I deep dive
You use to play game but you fit comport today
Walk around town see me looking Dinner
Fine wine thin' I just linked up on Insta
Bad girl already know I'ma Singer
With a ringer sit upon finger
Born sinner (Yeah-yea)
She on point (Ayy-yea)
She twist an turn like she got no joint
Oniru Babe big baka wey dey
Whisper but don't point
Sex her at Four-Points (Ahhhh)
Bad man like I'm Shina Peter
Run it up baby girl fuck you in a Beemer
I make your booty bounce
Baby do you Rema remember (Ahh Ah)
Baby show me your peace sign
Deep in your thighs divine

I close my eyes when I deep dive
You use to play game but you fit comport today

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to M.O.D.E.'s "Signs" speak of a sexual encounter between the artist and a woman. The chorus, which repeats throughout the song, asks the woman to show her peace sign and reveals the artist's attraction to her. The first verse emphasizes the woman's changed behavior and willingness to have sex, while the second verse describes the artist's own qualities and promises pleasure. The bridge lists various physical attributes of the woman before concluding with the chorus once again.

The lyrics depict a typical theme of contemporary rap music - sex, especially casual encounters. The repeated requests for a peace sign suggest the objectification of the woman and the allure of her body parts. However, the tone of the lyrics is celebratory and confident, with the artist boasting of his skills and dominance. The references to Nigerian culture and language add a distinct flavor to the song and demonstrate the artist's roots.

Line by Line Meaning

Paradise Papi
Addressing his lover with a nickname

Baby show me your peace sign
Asking his lover to show him a sign of peace

Deep in your thighs divine
Complimenting his lover's body

I close my eyes when I deep dive
Savoring the moment while making love

You use to play game but you fit comport today
Noting how his lover used to play games but has now matured

You got me thinking bout you good sex got me coming back soon
Admitting that the great sex has him coming back for more

I'ma Igbo Bad Boy baby what should I do
Identifying himself as a bad boy and flirting with his lover

I don't play when it's all about you
Stating that he takes his lover seriously

I spray my ink on you like a tattoo
Describing how he marks his lover

Something most to kill a man oo
Suggesting that his lover is so good that it could kill a man

And E be you My Audeou
Acknowledging his lover as his audio

Make you-carry my pikin for your caravan ooo
Asking his lover to bear his child

E be like say I don' Mezebu
Expressing how he is intoxicated by his lover

All the things I wan' do to you-My-Baby girl you fit to do Mumu
Detailing the things he wants to do to his lover and noting how she is willing to do them

You be ship I fit to cruise on you
Comparing his lover to a ship he wants to sail on

So many freaky bad things I fit to do pon you Wahlai
Promising to do many wild things with his lover

Fire Dancer
Another nickname for his lover

Baby your not a romancer
Challenging his lover for not being romantic

Come here bring your Punda back on my Bulala
Asking his lover to come back to him and have sex

If you no fit do again? Your Father
Expressing his frustration if his lover cannot perform

Walk around town see me looking Dinner
Boasting about his style and appearance

Fine wine thin' I just linked up on Insta
Describing how he met a fine woman on social media

Bad girl already know I'ma Singer
Branding himself as a singer to impress his lover

With a ringer sit upon finger
Showing off his ring on his finger

Born sinner (Yeah-yea)
Acknowledging his flaws

She on point (Ayy-yea)
Complimenting his lover

She twist an turn like she got no joint
Describing his lover's flexibility

Oniru Babe big baka wey dey
Another nickname for his lover

Whisper but don't point
Asking his lover to keep their relationship a secret

Sex her at Four-Points (Ahhhh)
Suggesting a sexual encounter at the Four Points hotel chain

Bad man like I'm Shina Peter
Comparing himself to the Nigerian musician Shina Peters

Run it up baby girl fuck you in a Beemer
Saying he would like to have sex with his lover in a BMW car

I make your booty bounce
Stating that he can make his lover's butt jiggle

Baby do you Rema remember (Ahh Ah)
Asking his lover if she remembers the musician Rema

Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Kosisochukwu Ajuyala

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B. C. Schmerker

2y↑77

+Psych2go Thanks for the list of symptoms of survival mode:

0:42 (1) Failure of routines
1:22 (2) Failure to meet basic needs
2:01 (3) People-pleasing
3:05 (4) Anxiety
3:54 (5) Burnout

Mitigations:
4:28 (1) Stop and breathe
4:59 (2) Check yourself
5:41 (3) Move
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2y↑1

In this world, you're on your own.

Skipping routines = more time to be ready for danger
Basic needs are relative = some aren't as important as others
Going with the flow = not being ridiculed for bad ideas
Anxious events = always being ready for trouble
I'm exhausted because I face the same crap every day

Just because you aren't paranoid doesn't mean they aren't out to get you.

I've been in therapy for 30 years. If you pick someone to help and they aren't a good fit, toss them overboard and find someone else. No matter what, DON"T TRUST your company's HR department. Be careful who you trust. Run silent, run deep.

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1: You're able to sleep in bed
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Y'all can't fly? Didn't know it was that bad.

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Exactly what it is

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Thank you so much!! 😊 We hope you enjoyed this video!! Did you relate to?

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@Psych2Go a lot of it ;w; (almost all) although im getting better each day!! <3 everyday brings new growth and opportunities to blossom like a lovely flower ^o^

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I think this is what's happening to me

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2y↑22

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As someone who was in survival mode for a few years I can say this video is spot on.

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Have you really got out of that ?

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If yes how ?

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@Extra Lives first part was to get out of my abusive relationship.

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With the numbness and constant "gotta do this. Okay done. Next thing. Okay, done. Sleep. Okay done. Drive. Okay done." Etc.
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No, it does make sense, I think I get it. I think this closely describes what I've been going through over the past two or so months.

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2y↑9

You might be experiencing a form of Dissociation, which can be a response to trauma. Research it a bit and see if it sounds like you then talk to your doctor/therapist about it.

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Exactly what happens to me right now. Thanks for sharing. I feel better because this video and from your story

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Adding to the ignoring your basic needs part, I think it's important to make note that for those of us that came from traumatic situations as children, we did not choose to ignore our basic needs, that was already happening from our caregivers and so what that informed us was that we did not deserve to have those basic needs met or if they were met every once in awhile we should be falling to our knees and being so grateful. Also for people that have been in domestic violence situations where you are being abused and controlled, it's not so easy trying to figure out how to meet your basic needs because that may require you to ask your abuser for permission say to take a long bath or money to buy much needed hair products so there's a lot of gray area that goes into this that people don't consider.

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I love this! I have cPTSD and can def relate.

For anyone struggling in survival mode, know that it gets better with time. It’s important to regulate/calm your nervous system so using the tips in the vid will help. The most helpful techniques for me were practicing mindfulness (meditating, journaling, guide books), going to trauma therapy and reading self-help/psychology books (eg Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents).

Xoxo. You got this!! ✨💕

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Just use /gamemode c /j

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Careful with that been down that road and now im like 90% sure I'm a alcoholic because of it

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This video is something I feel like I could have used sooner when I was still working full-time as a cashier. Physically, I was there with both feet walking like normal, but mentally and emotionally, I was falling apart. My last day there was about a week ago on Saturday, and when I return, it'll just be as a part-timer. Thank you for the valuable content! 💖

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Cashiers together strong. 🤝

Vanar《Zyksian》Ardeamnis

2y↑3

Thank you... I knew something wasn't quite right these days and I noticed that, while mentally and rationally I overcame and acknowledged my traumas, my body still reacts to even the smallest amounts of negative events unfortunately : I am 21 but my father was abusive both to me and my mother, plus my ADHD that was diagnosed to me literally 1 year ago even though I probably always had it, had caused every negative event into my life to have a significant emotional impact on me, with some of them even leaving a deep scar in my heart... now even if mentally I am prepared and can analyze a situation after it happened, it the heat of the moment my heart overwhelmes my mind and I react as if I'm being attacked and I'm trying so desperately to work around this behaviour because I dont want it to have an impact on my life anymore

Emanuel Montes

2y↑234

wow, I cried after doing the breathing technique. so much time just nonstop anxiety and feeling depressed and stressed. all got released with a breath. thank you. you really helped me

Psych2Go

2y↑18

Glad we're able to help :D

Chloe Creel

2y↑3

@Psych2Go thx

RifleHitta-

2y↑3

thats cap

missflipz

2y↑2

That’s amazing. There is so much help to get you through and make sense of what’s happening to you. Nobody deserves to suffer and we are sometimes our own worst enemy. It seems like the breathing techniques work well for you to calm your nervous system and give yourself much needed release and calmness.

Ferry

2y↑2

How you can cry? I trying to cry but no matter what I can't

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Noeae0!

2y↑74

The thing i remember most about survival mode was the feeling that every day lasted forever. Just getting through a week felt like months long because every day was a mountain to climb. Maybe my idea of survival mode is different than it actually is since I relate to some of these things 24/7 but I think that feeling of time only being in the now was what was the most standout thing.

JemtaoVT

2y↑5

It certainly doesn't help when the world expects everything to be done ASAP! Hustle culture is a burden on our current society, unfortunately. I hope the world comes to a proper solution for this in the near future. Nobody deserves to be put through burnout.

Arzend Tarneth

2y↑9

for me it's been more like the days blur together. I generally can't remember yesterday or if I've had breakfast. I don't remember most conversations from 5minutes ago. I spend the vast majority of my free time trying to sink my focus into shows, games, stories, anything to take up my time and probably keep my focus off my worries, even though I hardly enjoy anything anymore. it's something I feel compelled to do even when I don't want to, like just sitting here and doing nothing would be terrible for some reason. my brain has been in survival mode so long it's trying to stay out of the moment as much as possible because it doesn't even want to handle that anymore.

been feeling better these last couple weeks, it hasn't felt or been so bad. can only hope this is the start of a longer uptrend.

Sesso20

@Arzend Tarneth Man, could have been written by me. It feels so terrible to be so out of touch and yet, when I am writing this, I am here, but twenty minutes later I probably have already forgot about it. It just so surreal and weird. Have been losing 10 pounds last month cause I constantly forgot to eat. Hope you are getting through it. Sounds like it will get better on your side. 🙂

Arzend Tarneth

2y↑1

@Sesso20 thank you. thankfully I have a fiance who likes to make food and has appointed herself to make sure I eat. not remembering anything is annoying and not just for me. and the impulsive need to bury my head in the sand with whatever distraction leaves me feeling like I'm wasting my time by not doing anything productive or even enjoying my free time. that's starting to turn around a bit too though thankfully.

Shark Quark

2y↑2

@Arzend Tarneth you have perfectly described my situation, especially the part of the days blurring in. My friends even worry about me having some memory loss because I can never remember anything, although my brain is actually perfectly fine and I don’t have a problem with memory loss, it’s absolutely crazy. And I’m constantly stuck in „what if“ scenarios the whole day. 50% of my time I spend thinking about what would’ve happened if something went different and then completely planning through the situation and what could’ve been done better by me. I’ve missed a 20 minutes movie in class and didn’t even know that we watched a movie? although starring at the TV the whole time, because I was stuck in a scenario what I could’ve done better when the teacher asked me a question a few minutes ago

Endless Wonderland

2y↑208

Her voice and the animation really make me forget my stress for a few minutes....so soothing.

Psych2Go

2y↑19

Thanks :D Did you relate to any of these signs?

Endless Wonderland

2y↑9

@Psych2Go I didn't miss any of them. I really appreciate this channel. I learned a lot.....and realized a lot regarding myself. Thank you 🤍

Elias Roos

2y↑1

Did the opposite for me. She sounds like she's constantly on the edge of having a panic attack

Crux Crumble

2y↑58

Hey, thank you for posting this.

I've always felt that I was in Survival mode since 2nd year of Junior High School. I'm in my last year and my last exams for the first sem are coming up tomorrow and it's REALLY, really bothering me.

This video and the comment section really helped me to realize what I am going through and how to deal with it. It's also comforting to know that people are experiencing similar things as me and are also working towards dealing with things in a healthier way.

Again, thank you Psych2Go and everyone who's viewing this comment. I hope you have a wonderful day.

Psych2Go

2y↑5

No worries :) Glad this helped

z_phoenixplayz

2y↑49

Checking myself and realizing I haven't drank any water, eaten breakfast, and ignored my emotions..... I got some breakfast with water and tried to think about my emotions. I've been in survival mode a lot recently. I have reached out and got some therapy. But thank you for the reminder to drink water and eat something. I just broke it off with a friend and I've been ignoring the sadness. So thank you for reminding me to think about my emotions and take care of myself! Thank you <3

Zoë van den Berg

I'm sorry things didn't work out between you and that other person.

I've gone through the same thing a few months ago and it still hurts, but allowing myself to be mad and sad about it really relieves my emotions. Take good care of yourself, you deserve better because you are wonderful

Chisaten

2y↑59

I like how this has tips of how to deal with things instead of only listing symptoms.

Psych2Go

2y↑8

Thanks for the feedback :) Glad it helped

The Original Otaku

2y↑2

Thank you for making these videos, they've been a constant help for my struggle with suicidal ideation and depression. I can't properly express how thankful I am for you and your content.

RocketSwallow15

2y↑3

I was like this probably for two years, after realizing why I had to basically change my environment completely (move out) and seek therapy ...fast forward to now I'm way better and out of survival mode, there are still a few very specific triggers but, the more you talk about that stuff the weaker those become, never ever let go hope, things can change for the better <3

邪 YOKOSHIMA

2y↑88

I got this 24/7 :( especially when I work wherever it is I went because of the trauma of bullying, this as well as my long and tragic story that forces me not to be able to talk to people.... this is exactly what I need.

Psych2Go

2y↑14

Thanks for sharing :( Hope this video helps!! How many signs did you relate to?

I’m awake my mind is alive

2y↑1

same but for me it’s because of the actual workload, i don’t have time for sleep if i want straight As in AP classes

L.

2y↑2

@I’m awake my mind is alive As a former straight A student, and academic medal award winner I will add these thoughts.......Once you are graduated no body cares if you got an "A" or a "B". It may make a difference if you are trying to get in to a certain grad school, but on the whole, employers just want the degree or certification. They don't care about your GPA. I wish I had risked taking courses I knew I wouldn't be very good at, so I could learn something totally new. I might have found something I really liked.

I’m awake my mind is alive

@L. yeah for me it’s about where i’m going to go after

Brittany-Marie Aarons

2y↑2

I may be built differently but square breathing (or 4-7-8) is the most stressful technique of the latest trendy mental health management recommendations. I have always felt more anxious after, because of all the counting & variance of lung capacity. The other suggestions however 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

Suman Saha

2y↑1

This video is very well illustrated and reflects exactly how I feel about depression/anxiety/ADHD whatever the hell it is that is wrong with me. I have to say that nothing other than the correct med combo can get me out of this mode, maybe I am too deep in the spectrum. Once I am out of this mode, everything just seems to fall in place and life seems a breeze even the difficult times. I can actually put coping mechanisms to use, in fact they seem most natural to me. On meds I am somewhat slow and Inattentive(maybe that's actually normal) but that is something I can live with else I lose my sanity. Far better to be slow rather than being hypervigilant and irritable all the time. I personally have found that there is a world of difference in thinking fast and slow.

Miggazoz

2y↑5

I have been in survival mode for weeks. I didn't think about number one and I think that's a big contributer. I feel pushed to perform in a situation perfectly and it reminds me of past situations from childhood where I had to spend a lot of energy to make sure that I was perfect, too. I wasn't allowed to make mistakes or my parent would become angry and humiliate me. The person in the present situation doesn't get angry, per se, but her agitation is visable and she is highly critical of any and all mistakes that I make. I come home angry and tense and can't seem to leave the scenario even though I've physically left it. The worst part is that this person needs my help. So I can't really just abandon them, even though my body desperately wants me to.

Spark Studies

2y↑2

Needs your help how?

Zoë van den Berg

Spark Studies' comment is important! Because some people will make you believe that you'd be responsible for their success, health or well-being, while that may not always be true!

AriaTheRoyal

This video is really helpful. I've been aware of something like this for a while, I didn't know it was a real issue. I thought it was just a response to the constant threat of my trauma repeating itself. I feel like I need this, otherwise I'll let down my guard and my trauma comes running back for me. I don't want to live like this for the rest of my grade school education, I need a break. Thank you for this video, it really helps.

edit: ok, sage thought that all of K12 was grade school. its not, she meant K12. sorry about that weird mistake lol

Lyra Chan

I recently just started to pull myself out of survival mode... For the first time in over a decade, I'm starting to have a routine and I try to keep a schedule. Getting out of that toxic situation and starting therapy helped a great deal but switching "survival mode" to off when it's all you've known for years is hard... Working on it though 🙃

1AgentTex

2y↑1

I always find myself in survival mode. Its something I've been dealing with since I was a kid (30 now) due to multiple traumatic events and cPTSD. Even with these kinds of tips, it helped, along with meditation, but I found myself slipping back multiple times. Its hard to be aware of it too cause i just get sucked in with the anxiety and stress

Ringer Ofthewest

The tips at the very end really helped me feel alot better, i started the breathing when mentioned and immediately felt better, began to check my self and noticed how often i was missing alot things. a month later now and im playing volley with friends every other day after classes and seeing a counselor (thankfully free at my university) and feeling much better thanks to both yours and there advice. Just wanted to leave this comment saying thanks since it popped into my watch again feed

Roguefem76

2y↑39

This is scarily well-timed for me, but very valuable information. Thank you for it!

Psych2Go

2y↑6

You're so welcome! How many signs did you relate to?

Roguefem76

2y↑3

@Psych2Go Almost all of them. :( Since I was laid off my job in late March and then my unemployment ran out, now it's hard to even get out of bed or do anything lately except fret or fixate on my problems, or constantly net-surf or watch videos to distract myself. 😕

John C

2y↑4

Sending kind wishes and support to you.

ich liebe taiwan 🇹🇼

2y↑4

sending you support and best wishes!! you got this, these dark moments are temporary

Zoë van den Berg

2y↑1

I hope you get what you need to get out of that situation, because it sucks to be blocked by stress and fear and feel like a prisoner in your own body..

Don't be afraid to ask for help, even from strangers, as there are plenty of people who don't see it as a big thing or problem to help you. Some even like helping others up to a certain extent!

Nicola Ragazzini

2y↑3

I've something very simlar to this.
Suffering of generic anxiety disorder, I'm currently under therapy, which helps, but there are highs and lows.
What I recognize myself the most, are the costant feeling of exhaustion and the "alert mode". My brain is always on alert, like there's some danger lurking around the corner. Even when I relax, the brain is still in alert mode, so I don't really relax: when I get back to work after a weekend, I'm still tired. Going out doesn't help, brain is still in alert mode, all the time. I hope I can turn off this stupid alarm ringing all the time!
Thanks for this video and your other ones, they're really helpful!

Jane Bucs Fan

2y↑1

I appreciate this video so much. I'm constantly in survival mode. I needed some tips to help me get out of it. Some of these things should be obvious, but as psych professionals you know that people within a situation often don't see the obvious.

Xenphier

2y↑1

I want to say thank you Psych2Go your videos are on point. I was just told by my Dr. that I was in survival mode due to riding in the backseat by my family, and my boss (who is also family). It's amazing to hear that we are not all alone and we all experience these feelings from time to time. If you are feeling this get some help and remember this saying "this too shall pass".

Mr Mediocre

2y↑3

Thank you so much for this! I've been feeling so much better after a solid week in creative mode!

j j

2y↑1

Looking back on the last couple of years, I can definitely tell that there were times I was in survival mode. Thanks for another great video.

sassylittleprophet

2y↑3

I was forgetting to/having a hard time eating, and it was affecting my overall health and level of energy. Per my friend's suggestion, I set 3 alarms on my phone to remind myself to eat: 10AM, 2PM, and 6:30PM. It has actually REALLY helped me remember to eat and find a routine.

Shin

2y↑3

This video is onto something, my anxiety just built and built while I was watching through.
I've been in freeze or submit mode all my life, few exceptions, like relationships. All of the relationships were good, until they wasn't.
At least now I understand why was I always looking for a partner until the last breakup, where I decided I won't ever do it again before I fix myself, since all the breakups for the last 10 years were ultimately caused by me not having anything that would make me financially stable in my life, which is fair and realistic, but ever since then (4-5 years don't even know anymore) I still couldn't get it together. I've had a job for a while, but then I'm back into doing nothing after I had to quit.
I don't even know why I'm writing this here since literally no one cares I just feel I'll implode. I'll just post the comment before I change my mind and delete it like I always do.

Zoë van den Berg

Hey, I care and I'm proud of you and how you're learning about yourself! The first step to getting help is realizing that you need help. You do what you can with what's given to you, don't give up ❤️

DimHobbyist

This came up on my feed out of nowhere and something compelled me to watch it and I did. Low and behold I’ve now realized I’ve been in Survival Mode for the last 3 years.
Thank you for this. I started to cry a bit as the video went on when I realized how much I’d been neglecting my wants in life with my false needs.
Bottom of my heart, thank you.
Gonna go breathe now~

Gabriel Dufour

Been through survival mode during the last two weeks. Working at two jobs at the same time. Tension started to go off when I refused to do an extra shift at my second job. It was hard but I feel I could do it again if I had to. Leaving me exhausted everyday provented my bad cope mechanisms to resurface for awhile. That felt good.
But two days ago, it got back with a vengeance and I blacked out in a random place for the second time in my life. Freaked me out a little bit.

Ömer Efe Ulusoy

I just shared this channel with somebody that I really care about and I really want them to be happy so thank you Team for encouraging me to finally clean up this emotional burden and help others that I care about in the process love you :)

Alejandro Tevez

2y↑1

I feel like this is EXACTLY what i needed to watch right now. I quieted my job three weeks ago, for a couple of months I got taken advantage and overworked my butt off barely having enough sleep. That kind of inertia sticks with you and sometimes you dont even take notice, no wonder I was feeling like crap. I didnt take any time to just "stop" since as soon as I left I started another project without realizing... well THIS.
Thanks for the video, it... actually helped me o__o

SmittyWergan YangerManJensen

A huge thing for me recently has been going into survival mode. I just ate a real meal for the first time in 2 days and I feel so much better now. I just struggle so much with forcing myself out of my dorm to go get food, which ends up eventually making me feel much worse. I wish I had a buddy to go eat with to hold me accountable and have some company. That would help so much, but I don't feel comfortable asking anyone to do that.

Anton Santiago

2y↑6

I had this feeling throughout my second year in university, but instead of being "washed up" by life, I felt that I just can't afford to relax, like you're in a heightened state of alert, but it's not bad. If I'll try to describe it, it feels like you're looking for problems in your life and you can't rest until you've solved them all.

Zoë van den Berg

2y↑3

Like everything you do is a waste of time unless it's something that has a 'useful result'?

If that's the case: you are worthy of having time to relax. It's a way of taking care of yourself and distance yourself from things that are worrying you.

Norman Clαtcher

Doing nothing can often lead to the very best somethings.

Zoë van den Berg

@Norman Clαtcher Exactly! For me, being bored is somehow one of the moments I'm most creative

Shinoz Snow

I don't think there has ever been a time in my life that I wasn't in survival mode. It's only been exacerbated by my ADHD which until recently I didn't even realize I had and therefore, had never treated it. Being able to treat that has done a lot towards allowing me to deal with all the trauma that put me in this state in the first place.

CD Warrior

This is helpful. Anxiety and adhd with additional stress caused by frustration with a processing speed disorder has me get into this survival mode a lot.

Jellobagel

2y↑1

I feel so on the edge of survival mode all the time. I subconsciously gravitated towards all of the tips. Most days it doesn't even feel like they're making a difference. In retrospect, i feel a lot less burdoned compared to when i was young and not doing all of those things.

My point being: it doesn't always feel like practicing, or even at times forcing self-care makes a difference. It does though. When your future self looks back on it months or years into the future, they'll be glad for what you did.

Some Guy

2y↑106

The modern world definitely has distorted "danger." Just last night, I was big dumb and did something I myself am constantly warning other people not to do. I approached an unknown animal that I was only like 60% sure was a dog. You should never approach a wild animal OR a strange dog, and yet there I was. My brain will recognize other humans, people I've known for years, as threats even though I know they aren't, but doesn't have the same immediate response with wild animals, environmental hazards, or even moving vehicles, even though I consciously know that any of those things could kill me. I'm more frightened of everyday occurrences like talking to strangers than I am of stuff that could eat me.

Marilyn Lucero

2y↑29

That's because people have proven way too often that they can be as savage, if not worse even than Wild Animals.
I don't trust humans either and am more likely to approach a wild Tiger for a hug rather than a Human stranger.
It is quite sad the world has come to this too but Humanity has no one to blame but themselves.

gnarth d'arkanen

2y↑14

As a wrangler (who specialized in snakes) I've always been RESCUING the animals from the people, even when the people were the ones who called for "help" and paid me at the end of the day...

Even when I was wrestling with a line attached to a treble hook... that was in turn attached to about 1000 pounds of alligator or crocodile (thanks exotic trade...btw)... I was still "saving" the 1000 pound crocodile or alligator from the humans, and NOT the other way around.

AND tigers CAN give THE BEST hugs!!! (No, I don't recommend approaching them in the wild... and I highly advise YOU GET THE TRAINING FIRST!!!) but I'm just sayin'...

I completely understand... kinda guilty of this one, myself... ;o)

Ferris Bueller

2y↑5

Yes. Phobias are growing more powerful than our instinctual fears. I find wildly risk taking adventures fun yet social anxiety (of which I know cognitively brings zero risk) is what burns,.

szymon anonim

2y↑2

@gnarth d'arkanen I think bears give better hugs.

gnarth d'arkanen

2y↑1

@szymon anonim Haven't had to rescue bears larger than cubs, and either one, if you're not familiar with the animal, can be exceedingly dangerous...

BUT you're certainly welcome to your opinion. ;o)

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Levelheaded Mind

2y↑45

Survivor mode can be a result of chronic stress, burnout, acute trauma or stored trauma. Either way, if you're experiencing this, please seek the help of a mental health professional. 🙏

Faith n' Fitness

2y↑12

Wow! Great video, a large part of society are in survival mode, it’s been a tough 3yrs! We all need to heal!

Psych2Go

2y↑2

It sure is!! How many signs did you relate to?

Faith n' Fitness

2y↑1

1:39- 1:54 I’ve feeling that about my career and the danger of not succeeding in life has me really stressed, I can be very hard on myself..

Mr Marksman

And here I was just about to say I've felt this way for about 3yrs.

odduckOasisArt

2y↑1

A few weeks ago I watched a movie that ended up triggering a complete melt down and panic attack. I just started to sob and almost hyperventilate due to something in the movie reminding me of things I'd been through- the highly relating to the scene or character just launched me into a strong emotional release that went on for over an hour. I finally was able to calm down, but I'd never had that response before (and I'd watched that movie in the past, but atm can't recall what it was). I'm highly sensitive and emotional anyways, but this was another level- it certainly was something to do with still being in survival, but I'm a lot better in most other areas- that event just came out of no where. I'm still grateful for the reminder, esp when other ppl don't understand.

VERTIGQ

Thank you for this explainer! This really helped me put my experience into perspective. Keep it up and God bless you :)

Sandshew

This is so helpful. I've been stuck in this mode note knowing it for over a year. I'm going to try talking to my school counselor about getting out because I now know that I have something more serious than occasional stress

FireTiktak

The thing with your videos is that I can relate to almost every video you upload. It makes me think that I have too many mental health issues.
Now I don't know if I really have all those mental issues or if your videos are explaining life like most people feel it anyway and I am getting in over my head selfdiagnozing myself wrong.

Emily Coles

I'm so thankful for you making this video, I've been in survival mode for way too long and you helped me so much, so have your other videos. I wouldn't be who I am now without your videos.

GoldGrasshopper Nein

2y↑54

Wow this is me, i really hope everyone here is doing ok. I believe in you. Stay determined!

Psych2Go

2y↑11

Thanks, you too! :) How many signs did you relate to?

GoldGrasshopper Nein

2y↑7

@Psych2Go all of them haha... i just want to say your videos really do help so many people, this is incredible work you are doing and everyone here is really thankful. Thank you💚

Ryan Ricks

2y↑3

Uhh anyone else hear bone trussle rattles maybe megalovania wot run are we on oo sojourneys

GoldGrasshopper Nein

@Ryan Ricks yes undertale correct answer dont have a bad time

Ryan Ricks

@GoldGrasshopper Nein them runs can't all b the same end one's gotta differ huh can't all b dust oo sojourneys

Grayve Rose

Didn't realize until recently that I've been in survival mode for a few years, just barely coming out of it the past few months and trying to get back to how things were before, more so how I was before. In Dec of 2018 all the way to almost march of 2021 I've had to take and learn to deal with very heavy situations one after another. There was a few deaths in the family, moving a few times, unrequited love, and a falling out with a good friend; along with a lot of guilt accumulating for not being productive or missing the past. Until recently I've always talked myself out of doing things, and always felt apathetic or disconnected, sort of an "I'm going to do whatever while I wait for the world to end" kind of feeling, because it always felt like I was waiting around for the next bad thing to happen to take me on the next ride. I finally realized what I was going through was Survival Mode when I realized how stale and systematic my routines were but I was always anxious or cynical, and how I generally felt numb all the time like I'm afraid to let my guard down and have a good time.

What I did to break out of that mode was to try and get back to the old world I knew but with the experience of the new me. I separated myself from things that always ended up leading me down a path of feeling defensive or agitated that locked me in that mode (politics, cringy tik tok trends, social issues, videos online that would annoy me, even people that I outgrew or admitted weren't good for me); and then started to replace that time and energy with finding myself again, making a list of things I can do to improve, even if its just simple things like clothes or a new hair cut. When I started doing that and making those things a new priority, a lot of the tension and dread that lead to me feeling apathetic lifted off like a huge weight off my mind, and I started thinking about my passions and projects; things I've put off or never got around to doing. They all started sounding fun again and recently I've found myself thinking way more about my projects than I've been thinking about the past, or the cynical things I'd normally spend time thinking about.

Its only been a short time but I feel like I've been slowly waking up from a disappointing dream thats lasted years, but things now feel fresh and ripe again, lack of a better word lol. Thanks and stuff for reading, I hope my small story is found helpful by someone.

Ikbob11

2y↑1

For me it's always being tired. Not physically, mentally and emotionally. I have my moments, it tends to come and go, but when it hits, it hurts. I can never seem express that in the moment and it always slips my mind when trying to talk to someone about it.

Steve C

2y↑1

I came to understand my own childhood trauma and subsequent survival mode behaviors very late in life. After much reparative progress, I still have a way to go to once again have an adequate level of inner peace. The world responds to our inner imbalances in ways that can slow down our progress...and we just have to gather our courage and go forward.

Kat Rin

Survival mode on repeat here, with short periods out of it, due to abusive past relationship and mainly an illness that makes it impossible for the last 6 years (it was almost dormant and got triggered full blast back then) to plan anything beyond going to work now that I work again (one year and a half only i can and i can only work part time). Snapping out of it is kind of crushing in my case because the survival mode exhaust me but my illness does that too, so both combined… it s eat-sleep-work circle on workdays and eat-sleep-read on days off with lot of thinking as to when to go out the groceries etc if I have to because i have to drive and if I m not careful I might be doing that on a moment i m drained (often come back with headaches due to fatigue). So no, that s no life…not something i wish anyone.
Can t wait for the next time i ll be able to get out of that!

Abby Rae

Something I've never understood under Tip #2... "recognize your emotions". I understand logically that acknowledging what you're feeling is the first step to finding a solution, but... most of the time I'm feeling nothing at all. And I don't know a solution for that.

JillofTrades

2y↑8

It's the anniversary of Hurricane Ida today, and it has been a rough year. We've been in and out of so many hotels and trying to evacuate. We've been slowly recovering and anxious about this year's hurricane season-afraid that another big one will come and wreck everything we just rebuilt. A lot of changes happened during the year and I'm still in this tense state.

Emily Jane

2y↑1

I got out of it after having my little one. I had to cut my mum off to protect my peace. It took awhile to get out of, but the more I practiced self-care the more relaxed I got. It's worth it 😌

cdtz82

2y↑1

Good tips of surviving mode explanations. Would be nice if there is a content in navigating and overcoming toxic workplaces or environments, so one can move from survival mode. Many thanks.

Steve Thomas

2y↑1

OMG yes, 100% all the time to all of the above. Props for the tips. Love the tips, and as it goes these tips are things that I'm not doing. Especially the reaching out part. I feel like I would just weigh others down with my issues. I feel like I'm meant to suffer in silence, I guess this is partially because of how I was raised.
Saying freeze is a very polite way of saying shutting down.

adorable Andy🤍

2y↑1

I love this channel. They are the best. They upload videos consistently. The videos are awesome, inspiring and helpful. I did relate to this. I do struggle with this. I am an introvert and I do struggle with going to college , interactions , and with other points as well. I do get bullied and left out in college. I don't have any friends. I do struggle with depression and social anxiety as well. Lots of love.

Chaotic Glitched

I have a tree nut allergy that makes me feel incredibly, incredibly anxious, and locks me in survivor mode. I relate to everything here but 1 and 3. I always feel I sorta need sleep but I'm exhausted all the freaking time, I don't check in with my body much until a basic need starts screaming in my face, and I get anxious whenever I eat.

Basically, thank you random youtube channel, you get a subscriber now.

The Humble Hygienist

1y↑2

I’ve been in survival mode too long…I feel horrible, like how did I let this happen…you described it right…thinking I’m going with the flow…nah sis…you’ve been taken on a ride! 😢

Mark

2y↑11

During the whole pandemic, I've been on a "just continue surviving everyday" mode. I failed to save. I'm somewhat depressed. It's hard to just get up jn the morning. I dunno where my life will lead me. It hurts, but I will continue to hang on.

Pandora Box

I've been feeling like this for years now. The problem is when you don't have an immediate threat to your safety, you have a job, a family that loves you, a decent home, you're not starving and still feel like this. It makes you feel guilty and further do nothing to better your situation. Sometimes you don't even have to experience some trauma to feel like this, everyday stress simply overwhelms you and render you unable to cope in healthy ways...

Adrian C

Used to having to cope with toxic and abusive family, bullying, and now dealing with clients who asks too much at work and nobody is there to provide any real help. Even small things now gives me trauma, i hope this video will be helpful even for a bit

Beowulf

I felt like this for 4 years and I finally gave up. The pandemic gave me time to breathe. Most people's experience with it is sad but I feel relieved and relaxed when all the noise have all but gone.

Randolpho Carterino

2y↑1

Kyran WritingForTheLiving

2y↑3

Watching this made some light bulbs go off; I'm in a rough situation that isn't entirely involving me in every way but still affects me. And every day, I feel exhausted no matter how much I sleep; I feel like a zombie every day, just working and then going to bed because I'm too exhausted. I've tried breathing, moving around, and everything recommended by my therapist, but it sucks.

I can't get out of the house because I work from home; I slip back into survivor mode at the first hint of upset in the place. It's like a crushing weight on my creativity and energy that's being sapped. If I didn't have to stay here everyday to do work, I would go out more and this conflict is making me question whether it's worth trying to keep going with this job. But I need the job in order to move out, if I don't have money, I won't make it to the goal I've set for myself.

Chloe Creel

2y↑1

Sounds like Me sometimes

jam

2y↑9

This is so me. Thank you so much for this! ♡︎

Psych2Go

2y↑2

No problem 😊 How many signs did you resonate with?

RC Play

Oh, that's what is going on. Thank you for posting so regularly and with always amazing content

Jason T.

2y↑11

That PTSD one about hearing footsteps in the hallway… 😔😐😠😤 I’m sure many of you can relate. I can, but it’s been such a long time I almost forgot. Guess I’ve got some more healing to do. Here we go again 🗒🗄🗄🗄✌🏽😅

And it’s totally cool, I know I’m gonna be alright. And you are too 😉

Davide Rutigliano

It is very painful to see someone going through all these steps (amazing accuracy, great video!) and being completely unable to help.

Kyumi2580fun

2y↑14

I feel like my daily routine is no different from a pet.
Wake up, eat, cope, sleep, repeat

I've been on auto pilot mode for a long time it's hard for me to break free from it cause i'm scared and feel helpless.

Mandeep

2y↑1

Relatable. It can be hard to get out of but I hope you do. All the best

Tiffany Farouse

I constantly put myself in an anxious frame of mind so I can pressure myself into doing everything that needs to be done. Unfortunately, there's too much to do, so this results in late nights, early mornings, and basic things are framed as "rewards".
" You want to eat lunch? Well you should have worked faster on that assignment. We have to get this done before you take a break. Your career is more important than a little snack"
I tried not to do that for a year, but I felt too complacent, and I felt lazy. I didn't know how to communicate this to a professional (because there was a bigger problem that I had sort out forst) and free psych counselling is pretty limited. I felt myself getting annoyed that the therapist would take the time to ask me how I felt about every little thing instead telling me how to fix it (yes, it is part of their job, and I came to appreciate it, but I was still in the mind set that if I'm not working, I'm wasting time).

Anyway, I figure if I'm going to be stressed and anxious, might as well get good grades and a padded resume.

Thanks for coming to my ranting Ted Talk.

Nick P

This is all just normal to me lol. I have ADHD, OCD, CPTSD and anxiety. I don’t know how to not be in survival mode. It just feels like living life to me. And generally, all things considered, I am pretty happy in my life. I’m not where I wanna be yet but I’m on my path.

Zerg620

2y↑1

Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!
This helped me get out of the rut I've found myself in for too long! Thank you!

Loquacious Lobster

Due to decades of unmedicated adhd and the constant barrage of failures it has caused, it seems that i did indeed got stuck in survival mode. What is the most frustrating, is that my traumatic experience is anything study- or work-related, which means that i waste horrendously large amount of time wrestling with my anxiety in order to do even the most basic work. Needless to say, my management isn't all that pleased with that, which doesn't help at all.

B.안나

2y↑2

I feel like I'm in survival mode for almost 3 years now. At this point it feels like I'm too deep into it and don't know how to switch back. I always bring myself back to thinking positively and that there are factors I can't change. And then it gets worse (I#m not sure if I should laugh or cry about this anymore :D).

soccerchamp0511

I understand. I was there for about three years as well. There were times when there would seem to be a light at the end of the tunnel, but then something else would happen and plunge me back into survival mode again. And you start to wonder if this is going to be your normal forever now. I think one of the keys to getting out is to build community, and I say this as an introvert. Honestly, the only reason I've begun to come out of that darkness is because I started being intentional about connecting with other people. Also, find things to do that are part of something bigger than yourself. Volunteer with a local charity, help people you see are struggling, be a mentor, join a club related to something you enjoy, etc.

GamerDos

2y↑6

I can finally go into creative mode

jokes aside this really helped me thank you

Srishti Agrawal

Thank you for this video, I just realised what I've been going through these past two years

Lynsa Anael

currently, im relating a lot to the third one, "going for a ride". i think i was happier and more confident before covid, when i could attend classes physically. then, during covid and online classes, i have to spend more time at home and it just feels like my parents are beating me down, until every bit of self-esteem in me has seeped away (i dont want to give details because it'll be an essay). i have graduated but i still dont know what i really want as a career and what i want to do in life, because i cant see myself in any. im not confident in any. but my parents have been forcing me to apply for jobs THEY want. they would scoff when i give ideas on what i can do and they just care about me getting a high-paying job without actually caring whether ill be happy or not. for a time, i was pretty rebellious because they wouldnt listen to my opinions and kept pushing their wishes onto me. but now... im giving in. i realized that after watching this video. it's because i dont know what to do anymore. when i try to defend myself, to tell them what i think will make me happy, they would scoff and say that im ungrateful. so i guess, just "going for the ride", is easier than trying to argue for myself. recently.. today actually, my dad just told me that he got a job for me from his friend. to be fair, he did try to discuss it with me beforehand, but i didnt respond because when i say no, both he and my mom would yell at me and say that im ungrateful etc. so my dad just made the decision himself. it's just handing out flyers for three days. but after that, his friend will interview me for a full-time job at his company. my dad said it would be something about operations and ticketing. yea, im just not confident. i try to keep an open mind and give it a shot (the decision was made anyway, so nothing i can do about it now), but i still cant help but feel anxious. especially because they only have 3 employees. and my experience in working in small companies so far is.. not a good one, tbh.

i feel very lost right now. that's the only way i could describe how im feeling. so if anyone has any advice i could use, i would greatly appreciate it.

Andreea Toma

I really appreciate your content, I started therapy, but still curious to find out about psychology, so my overall feedback is positive, I like the animations, but when you have a video which is updated, such as "signs your crush likes you" etc, would you be able to note somewhere "this is updated" ? this way it's easier to follow

Star Child

Hi. I am from Brasil and love your videos. I am a psycologist, and this easy content helps a lot. You dont even imagine how much. I know its not much, but i hope it helps a bit. Your work is amazing. Keep going pls. This helps me going with my daily routine.

Psych2Go

2y↑1

Thank you for your support, Matheus!

War Chaserz

One time when I was sick and still recovering from some sort of auto immune, which made it hard to move and almost breathe, so I chose to stay optimistic since it would at least help my body recover or at least cope with it by not being stressed or so I thought, over the course of months being confined a few people only visit since this was at the peak of the pandemic, nurses were very very frustrated and stressed out 2 of them even lashing out on me, cause I needed help to be able to get to the bathroom since my guardians couldn't go to me as the city was on lockdown and they live in another city, it came to a point where I said I can stand just help me stand up even I fully am aware that I am big and they cannot handle should I fall good thing a med tech who is stronger was there and couldn't help but awkwardly assist me and felt ashamed of the 2 nurses who lashed out on my verbally for months, until I was discharged, I often ignored the fact that I could not keep my self up and ignored it even when doctors would say "can you stand? You don't have to if you can't" and I just without a thought force my body to stand up only to plop down and make it more difficult for staff to get me back up, I didn't feel nothing not embarrassed or anyting just full on "I can do this its not that hard", and them saying take it easy but I just can't keep or even think a sense of calm just thinking I should just keep doing what I think is necessary do tests, keep trying to force my body to do things even though my condition prevents it hoping it would go away one day

During the last 3 weeks of constant state of being confined and not asking the nurses to stop (I couldn't bring myself to make it worse for them even if it would mean snapping them back to reality that I didn't want to be there), Got discharged then got home after awhile my body had this tingling sensation like my upper body organs felt like they were against gravity and wanted to fly into the sky, less sleep didn't eat much the feeling of recalling terrible memories just flooded in, I want to be angry sad but couldn't seem to manifest said emotions but it was there but it just didn't felt it rage on for almost like an eternity, like a vein in my head is about to pop until I my body couldn't handle it, I remember falling and just blacked out like I went to sleep woke up heavily fatigued, hunger pangs hitting me like I was starving, finally just to let it all out just balled my eyes out. Took awhile to recover mentally, and phyiscally I was fatigued and my condition was the cause and it was most likely to be permanent

spy360

2y↑6

I'm starting to understand more. It doesn't mean I'm unmotivated or my drive is crap. I'm in survival mode due to my brain processing my trauma.

Corto Maltese

Yes, I feel tied after the weekend. Because I work late every Saturday and go in early on Sunday night.
Yes, I've noticed responsibilities piling up, because we're short one person on the team, the other person is on vacation for two weeks, and the rest of the team isn't helping.
Oh, I also have insomnia.

Cara

I hate being in survival mode and have been working on shutting it off. Some days are better than others, and one thing that has been helping me a lot is telling myself "I'm doing this for my body. My body deserves to be taken care of and it's telling me what it needs, so I'm going to give my body what it needs." or "My body is asking for this, so I'm going to do it. I'm going to give my body what it needs and deserves." I've also been working on things that trigger my survival mode, but that one seems to be a lot harder. 😅

Victor Jun

I didn't knew survival mode was a thing until i was recommended a video about it a while ago. If i were to go by these points, i've been in survival mode for as long as i remember. It was always the norm, so i still don't know how it feels to relax or feel emotions without being aware of what others will think/say about me.

I still struggle with recognizing what i'm feeling. I don't know when i'm angry, sad, happy or just apathetic at all times.

LoxyTheReindeer

2y↑1

It’s so aggravating to be facing these symptoms as well as symptoms of anxiety, ADHD, and depression, and just constantly be told that I only feel this way because I’m overweight and lazy, and to be denied any help because of that.

VerSuz Zero

The way I got out of survival mode is to just not care anymore. It's so much more relaxing. And even though I'm not doing as much work as I used to. The choices are simple, my health or work.

Kenrick Bautista

2y↑28

'Primal' is the perfect example of survival. Sometimes, you have to fight to survive. But not that kind of fight, if you know what I mean.

gnarth d'arkanen

2y↑1

Sometimes, when the bully wants the cookie, and you don't see another way out of it... You crush the cookie and throw the pieces as far as you can, so you can't make the mistake of rewarding a bully... even if it means a "fight". ;o)

Kenrick Bautista

2y↑1

@gnarth d'arkanen got it

gnarth d'arkanen

@Kenrick Bautista I wish YOU the best out there! It's kind of a jungle... haha ;o)

Kenrick Bautista

2y↑1

@gnarth d'arkanen thanks! 🙂

gnarth d'arkanen

2y↑1

@Kenrick Bautista 🤪

You might not need to be "batsh*t crazy" to survive in this world... BUT sometimes it helps... ;o) 😀😂🤣

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t z e r o u

Tips:
1. Breathe (4-7-8)
2. Check yourself before you wreck yourself (pause and check if you have eaten, drank water, and identify emotions)
3. Move about
4. Ask for help when you need it

CAT

I'll take the notes!! Since last 3 years i feel I'm on survival mode, the hustle university tasks, reaching all the highest unreachable expectations of my parents Makes me wanna break free :(: