Use STOP To Recognize Mental Health Stigma

Use STOP to recognize mental health stigma.

Does the attitude or action:

Stereotype people with mental health conditions (that is, assumes they are all alike rather than
individuals)?

Trivialize or belittles people with mental health
conditions and/or the condition itself?

Offend people with mental health conditions by insulting them?

Patronise people with mental health conditions by
treating them as if they were not as good as other people?

STOP these types of behaviours and include each individual as an equal. Mental health matters.
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A Journey From Distress To Well-being

Eustress (Good stress) and Distress are terms that categorise different types of stress. At one end of the spectrum is distress, which involves negative feelings and is often a difficult experience. At the other end is eustress, which is challenging but rewarding and leads us to mental and physical well-being.

How to promote Eustress (Good stress)

People can promote eustress in several ways.

A simple way to do this is to participate in activities that are challenging but feel doable and have a clear route forward. A person could try:

Signs and symptoms of chronic distress.

When to seek help

Chronic or overwhelming stress is not something that a person has to tolerate. In fact, doing so can lead to distress.

If a person is finding it difficult to manage high amounts of stress or anxiety, they can seek help from experts like-

8 Possible Signs You Need To See A Psychologist

1.Overwhelmed.

You might feel like you have too many things to do or too many issues to cope with. You might feel like you can’t rest or even breathe. Stress and being overwhelmed can lead to serious physical health concerns.

2.Fatigue-

This physical symptom often results from or accompanies mental health issues. It can indicate depression. Fatigue can cause you to sleep more than usual or have trouble getting out of bed in the morning.

3.Disproportionate rage, anger, or resentment-

Everyone feels anger at times. Even passing rage isn’t necessarily harmful. Seeking support to deal with these feelings may be a good idea when they don’t pass, are extreme compared to the situation, or if they lead you to take violent or potentially harmful actions.

4.Agoraphobia-

People with agoraphobia fear being in places where they might experience panic attacks or become trapped. Some people may become unable to leave their houses.

5.Anxious or Intrusive thoughts-

It’s normal to worry about things from time to time, but when worry takes up a significant part of your day or causes physical symptoms, therapy can help you deal with it.

6.Apathy-

Losing interest in usual activities, the world around you, or life in general can indicate mental health issues like depression or anxiety.

7.Hopelessness–

Losing hope or motivation, or feeling as if you have no future, can indicate depression or another mental health condition. Feeling hopeless from time to time, especially after a period of difficulty, isn’t uncommon. But when it persists, it may lead to thoughts of suicide.

8.Social withdrawal-

Many people feel better when they’re able to spend at least some time alone. Introverted people may need even more time alone than others. But if you feel distressed around others or fear being with other people, therapy can help you understand and deal with these feelings.

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Mindless Doodling

Mindless Doodling

Doodling is anything but mindless—it offers many benefits for your mind and body!
1- Enhance Concentration and Comprehension.
2- Relieve Stress.
3- Improve mood.
4- Spark creativity.

Exercise:
Start this exercise by using a pencil to draw one continuous line all over your paper, using loops, curves, and angles to fill up the page. Then, use a pen to outline interesting shapes within those pencil lines. You might find animals, flowers, or abstract shapes. This is a great way to get your mind in a state of flow and see things you might otherwise overlook.

You will be surprised at the shapes and drawings that can come out of an abstract doodle!

P.S- This is done by my client who has come with so much stress and was anxious when she came to meet me and at the end of the session she was feeling at ease and less anxious.

Our Minds Distort Our Mirrors

Have you heard about body dysmorphic disorder? It causes you to see your reflection as hideous instead of what you really look like. It’s a true case of the mind distorting the reflection.

Mirrors are just glass and you are more than that.

Learning how to build healthy self-esteem can help you stop focusing on your physical appearance and become more body-positive.

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Mindfulness

Step Out Of Autopilot For A Mindful Break.

Have you ever arrived at a destination without remembering how you got there? This happens when we operate on autopilot, lost in our thoughts and not fully present in the moment. Tara Brach, a meditation teacher, calls this a virtual reality, the opposite of Mindfulness.

To cultivate mindfulness, pause and focus on your breath. Observe a few inhales and exhales. This can help you become aware of when you’re operating on autopilot. Ask yourself if there’s something you may be avoiding by visiting this virtual reality. It’s okay if you don’t immediately have a solution; the first step is recognizing what you’re avoiding.

Compliment yourself for taking the time to listen to your own wisdom.

Being honest with yourself and recognizing when you’re avoiding important issues in your life is essential. Take the time to create space and listen to your own wisdom.

Be mindful. Be aware.

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Also read- Breathing Technique to Control Anxiety.

https://http://thevibrantaura.in/index.php/2023/07/14/breathing-technique-to-control-anxiety/