Sometimes I’m suddenly discouraged…. from out of nowhere I seem to loose my grip and begin plummeting into out of space!
It’s frightening!!
At times like this, it feels as if I’ve fallen into quicksand and sinking fast.
I mentally have to fish myself out…. throw myself a rope…. grab hold and pull myself back.
This is a great time to reach out for help… but these are the times I feel the loneliest…. as if no one cares.
I throw myself a pity party
And depression is never far behind.
I’m still learning…..
But you really need an anchor for times like these……
Your faith, a book, some written steps or someone you can lean on.
For me… my faith and a good cry will eventually get me back on the gratitude path
And I can’t be sad and grateful at the same time!
Plus I’m very committed to shortening the time I spent being sorry for myself.
The holidays are upon us and it’s the time of year when depression soars.
Do you have a plan in place to help you through tough times?
Are you prone to depression at this time of the year?
What is your treatment plan?
Most of us pay close attention to our physical health and are quick to treat threats to our physical well-being, yet many of us neglect to tend to our emotional health with the same devotion.
Consider these to help you manage your emotional health:
- Become aware of your thoughts and feelings. Meditation, journaling or spending time alone can help you get to know yourself better.
- Stay positive and harness the power of a grateful attitude. People who are grateful for what they have, are able to cope with stress, have more positive emotions, and are better able to reach their goals.
- It’s okay to ask for help. You won’t get a prize for being the one who can bury their emotions the most, and it doesn’t make you strong to keep the emotional turmoil all to yourself.
- It’s okay to give yourself a break and let the self-judgment and self-doubt go. Constantly talking negatively about yourself will shatter your confidence and make you feel uneasy in the world and with yourself.
- Set up boundaries in your life to protect your mental well-being. While it’s best to be nice to others in your life, it’s up to you to let them know what is or isn’t acceptable for you.
Keeping your emotional well-being balanced is no easy task. Feelings can be hard to figure out and at times, might appear to be out of your control. We suffer many emotional injuries daily, yet we spend more time each day taking care of our teeth than we do our minds.
Managing your emotional health requires the same vigor as managing your physical health.
When you learn how to treat your psychological wounds, you will not only build emotional resilience, you will thrive. – Guy Winch
Until next time…..
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Have a great week!
From the heart of a nurse….
Althea
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