When we live in a society where productivity is constantly praised, it is no wonder that we often ignore the signals that we are too thin.
If you felt numb, disconnected or foggy, you could experience symptoms of overwhelming.
Clinical psychologist Rebecca Ray says it is one of the most common problems she sees in her clinical practice at the Sunshine Coast/Kabi Kabi Land.
But it is not always clear to those who experience it, she told ABC Sunshine Coast Mornings.
“It is not necessarily an all or nothing answer, where you are on the couch wrapped in a blanket,” says Dr. Ray.
“It is a bit like dealing, but with the handbrake.“
There are a lot of life pressure that can cause us to feel overwhelmed; Relationship problems, breakdown of the family, illness or injury, work pressure, parenting and financial problems, to name just a few.
So how do we recognize the signs of overwhelming? And how do we deal with it when we are on capacity?
Is it stress or overwhelmed?
Stress and overwhelming are similar but different experiences.
Stress is the feeling of being under pressure, while overwhelming the state of Feeling stuck by too many thoughts, tasks or emotions, so that you got stuck or out of hand.
That feeling of being stuck is what Dr. Ray describes as a functional freezing reaction.
“That is the part of our brain that starts in a survival mode that helps us to manage truly stressful or intense situations,” she says.
“[It’s] Your nervous system tries to protect you when you are in a state of overdoors.
“You can still go to work, you can still raise your children or pay your bills, but you feel numb or disconnected or foggy.”
Other symptoms are:
• Feeling irritated or frustrated
• Feeling helpless or hopeless
• Panic or fear
• Task avoidance
• Appetite changes
• Sleep disorders
• Wrestling to make decisions
What to do if you feel overwhelmed
Over time, overwhelming can increase the risk of fear and depression, making it even more important to tackle early.
Rebecca Ray says that overwhelming is a common word that she hears in her clinical practice. ((Delivered))
Dr. Ray simply says Trying to be more organized is not the solution.
“[Don’t] Write yourself a task list for as long as your arm, “she says.
“Because in Western society … that works at a very fast pace, we can [feel like] If we just do more, we will feel better.
“But sometimes it is important to decide: “What are the things I can really do about my plate?”“
National Crisis Support Service Lifeline recommends some Practical strategies:
• Identify the cause – Write down what you contribute to you feel overwhelmed and stressed. Give priority to the problems and leave smaller to be treated at a later time.
• View your current coping -mechanisms – Determine how you deal with so far. Which tools and strategies have you found useful? What things do you do that is not useful?
• Talk to a familiar friend or family member – By talking to someone you trust, you can help you work through and identify possible solutions.
• Check your thinking – We often put ourselves under pressure to be a certain way. If our thoughts are negative and self -critical, we can start to feel overwhelmed.
• Make a positive plan – Work out ways to deal with the situation or how to approach this step by step. Start at the beginning and concentrate on one thing at the same time.
• Take care of yourself – We must be healthy to take on the challenges of life. Take the time to perform activities that you like and find it worthwhile.
Take a day of mental health care
If finding the time to implement these strategies, a good first step is a day of mental health care.
Organizational psychologist Rachel Clements, from Sydney/Gadigal Land, says that taking a day of mental health care when you need it, of work or other obligations, demonstrates self -consciousness.
“That consciousness of:” When does my stress now shift from helpful to harmful? ” Is a very good thing for people to be able to follow themselves.
“Taking a day of mental health is a proactive something … to get it before it becomes a psychological issue,” says MS Clements.
Grant Blashki, a practicing doctor at Melbourne/Wurundjeri and former chief advisor for Beyondblue, says that there is no way to spend a day for mental health.
“People can take that time to cherish themselves, to be nice to themselves and maybe get some practice,” he says.
Journaling, talking to a familiar friend, or allowing yourself some decompression time for an activity that brings you into a “power status” can also be useful.
When you need to search extra support
If one or two mental health days do not make a difference, it is important to come up with a long -term plan with work and/or a health care professional.
Rachel Clements says that taking a day of mental health is a proactive measure. ((Liver: Rachel Clements))
“Having a good recovery plan is important,” says Clements.
“Contact support and help. Many organizations have employee tools where people can go free of charge to receive confidential coaching and well -being.”
Our experts also recommend contacting a health care professional, such as a general practitioner who could recommend a assessment of mental health and the subsequent treatment plan for mental health care.
To begin with, The plan offers a maximum of six subsidized psychological sessions.
And remember that Requesting can be counterproductive.
“I think sometimes the desire to eliminate the overwhelming makes overwhelming even more intense,” says Dr. Ray.
“Accept that the overwhelming is there, you don’t have to approve it, but also understand that there are things you can do to help manage it.”
This is only general information. For personal advice you should see a qualified doctor.
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