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Month: October 2018
Overcoming Social Phobia
Experiencing social anxiety and fear of social interactions can make simple responsibilities almost impossible to overcome. An estimated 15 million American adults have social anxiety, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, with young adolescents who are transitioning to secondary school or college being particularly vulnerable. It’s suggested that social anxiety disorder symptoms usually begin around the age of 13.
Below are some techniques for self-treating this anxiety disorder.
Give Yourself Time to Heal
Healing requires patience, time, and effort. And it requires you to invest in yourself for your highest good. When healing, you must experience your pain, discomfort, and fear, all over again. You must be willing to process unsettling, difficult emotions, over and over again sometimes.
Source: Ellen’s Universe
Becoming Mentally Strong
Mental strength is developed through daily habits that build resilience, emotional regulation, and self-awareness.
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It’s Time to Make a Difference
National Make a Difference Day is a day of community service celebrated annually on the fourth Saturday of October. The day’s purpose is to inspire people to make a positive impact in their communities through volunteering, charitable projects, and acts of kindness.
Lose The Anger, Find Better Health
- Change how you think and behave to manage anger, using cognitive behavioral interventions to connect your thoughts, feelings, and actions.
- Recognize early warning signs of anger, like a fast heartbeat, to avoid reaching a boiling point.
- Practicing relaxation exercises like breathing or progressive muscle relaxation can help reduce stress and manage anger.
19 Ways to manage anger:
1. Recognize the source of your anger.
2. Practice relaxation techniques.
3. Take a brief time out.
4. Get daily exercise.
5. Find workable solutions.
6. Don’t hold grudges.
7. Practice forgiveness.
8. Own your anger.
9. Talk to a friend.
10. Recite positive affirmations.
11. Express yourself in a journal
12. Change your environment.
13. Become more self-aware.
14. Laugh.
15. Take deep breaths.
16. Use a stress-relief tool (stress ball)
17. Avoid the person who causes you pain.
18. Be assertive.
19. Don’t sweat the small stuff.
Source: developgoodhabits
Related: https://tutoringyou.org/when-you-feel-your-anger-long-enough/
To Love A Warrior
June is PTSD Awareness Month
How To Love Someone with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Loving someone with PTSD can be a complex journey involving patience, understanding, and love from friends, family, or even the individual themselves. To help, learn about the disorder, understand its causes, and access treatment and support options. Support from family and friends is crucial for people with PTSD, as they may create problems with trust or make it difficult to talk.
To help, it is important to be sensitive and empathetic to their emotions and offer comfort and warmth. Also, let the person know that it is okay to talk. There are many resources available to help gain understanding, learn tools to cope, and build stronger relationships through tough times.
However, in addition to providing support, there is much more one can do to help. It is unquestionably important to listen to your loved one, avoid judgment and learn their triggers. Also, plan ahead for difficult times, respecting their personal space, and looking out for any warning signs. Encourage your loved one to seek professional support through therapy, coaching, or support groups.
In summary, understanding and supporting a loved one with PTSD is crucial for their well-being and overall well-being. By providing space for open communication, understanding, and support, you can help them navigate the challenges of PTSD and build stronger relationships.
Source: https://anxietytozen.com/
Related: June is PTSD Awareness Month – TUTORING YOU
PTSD-Love is all we Need – TUTORING YOU
I Will Sit With You
One of the most subtle, yet powerful ways to be a force for good is by lending your calming, grounded presence to those who are struggling. Just the simple act of sitting with someone and being there for them during their darkest time can make all the difference.
Giving your undivided attention and listening as they share whatever is weighing on their heart can help them to feel understood and supported. While it is natural to want to be helpful and offer advice, most of the time, people just want to know that they are heard and understood. One of the loneliest feelings in the world is to feel unheard and misunderstood.
But can you sit and listen to someone without trying to offer up a solution?
As a problem solver myself, I can see how offering solutions to problems can be seen as loving. You want to help the people you care about. Most people aren’t looking for someone else to have the answers. They just want to be heard and understood. And when you think about it, if the person doesn’t feel heard or understood, coming in with the calvary with a solution to their problem can feel a bit…dismissive – even though you don’t mean it that way.
When someone you care about is hurting, strive to make them feel less alone than to “fix” their feelings. Meet them where they are and just be there for them. Doing so goes a lot further than you think.
Source: mindsetmadebetter.com©