Cars can break down,coworkers can be annoying, and the weather can turn gloomy, and occasionally, these things (along with a few extra ones) can happen all at once.When that happens, we need to remember that the world hasn’t conspired against us and thatother people are having bad days, too. Call it fate or chance, but they’re part of life.However, it helps to have someone or something that provides a little solace. Like a social media page that’s dedicated to emotional supportmemes.Luckily, we just found one. Its content is fresh, relatable, and, most importantly, can pick you up if you’re feeling down.More info:InstagramThis post may includeaffiliate links.
Cars can break down,coworkers can be annoying, and the weather can turn gloomy, and occasionally, these things (along with a few extra ones) can happen all at once.
When that happens, we need to remember that the world hasn’t conspired against us and thatother people are having bad days, too. Call it fate or chance, but they’re part of life.
However, it helps to have someone or something that provides a little solace. Like a social media page that’s dedicated to emotional supportmemes.
Luckily, we just found one. Its content is fresh, relatable, and, most importantly, can pick you up if you’re feeling down.
More info:Instagram
This post may includeaffiliate links.
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To learn more about our well-being and the ways we can keep it in check, we contactedDr. Jonice Webb, who has a PhD in clinical psychology and is the author of the bestselling booksRunning on Empty: Overcome Your Childhood Emotional NeglectandRunning On Empty No More: Transform Your Relationships.“One of the biggest mistakes most of us make with our mental health is not paying enough attention to our feelings,” Webb toldBored Panda. “When you are aware of what you are feeling and why, you are empowered to act in your own best interests and less likely to make mistakes.”
To learn more about our well-being and the ways we can keep it in check, we contactedDr. Jonice Webb, who has a PhD in clinical psychology and is the author of the bestselling booksRunning on Empty: Overcome Your Childhood Emotional NeglectandRunning On Empty No More: Transform Your Relationships.
“One of the biggest mistakes most of us make with our mental health is not paying enough attention to our feelings,” Webb toldBored Panda. “When you are aware of what you are feeling and why, you are empowered to act in your own best interests and less likely to make mistakes.”
The findings are based on structured, face-to-face surveys of more than 150,000 adults across 29 countries of varying wealth from all of the regions of the world.
The three most common mental health disorders among women were:depression, specific phobia (a disabling anxiety that interferes with daily life), and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
The three most common mental health disorders among men were: alcohol abuse,depression, and specific phobia.
The researchers also discovered that mental health disorders typically first emerge in childhood, adolescence, or youngadulthood.
Of course, a lot depends on the specifics, but Dr. Jonice Webb suggests that we need to be honest with ourselves if we want to cultivate resilience.“First, be aware of your feelings about the challenge you are facing,” she said.“Second, as you consider your feelings, think about what those feelings are telling you and whether those feelings are taking you in a healthy direction or not.““Third, determine what you need in order to determine the next step,” the psychologist added.
Of course, a lot depends on the specifics, but Dr. Jonice Webb suggests that we need to be honest with ourselves if we want to cultivate resilience.
“First, be aware of your feelings about the challenge you are facing,” she said.
“Second, as you consider your feelings, think about what those feelings are telling you and whether those feelings are taking you in a healthy direction or not.”
“Third, determine what you need in order to determine the next step,” the psychologist added.
According to Webb, as you go through the first three steps she mentioned, you may realize that you need more information.“Maybe you need the observations of someone who knows you well, data or facts about the thing you are considering, or some help sorting through your feelings and thoughts.“And that’s perfectly fine. But “if you decide to seek input from another person, always make sure that you are consulting someone who is able to be objective, who has shown they can make good decisions in general, and who has your own best interests at heart.”
According to Webb, as you go through the first three steps she mentioned, you may realize that you need more information.
“Maybe you need the observations of someone who knows you well, data or facts about the thing you are considering, or some help sorting through your feelings and thoughts.”
And that’s perfectly fine. But “if you decide to seek input from another person, always make sure that you are consulting someone who is able to be objective, who has shown they can make good decisions in general, and who has your own best interests at heart.”
However, if you decide to stick to online content for the time being, just make sure the content isn’t entirely gloomy. Doomscrolling—or the rabbit holes we often find ourselves in on the internet, reading, searching, and ‘investigating’ the toils and troubles of the day—has been foundto cause symptoms similar to PTSD such as anxiety and despair.
Some expertssuggestconsciously incorporating some ‘kindness scrolling’ into your online activities.By looking at more positive things that make you smile—whether they’refunny cats,wholesome parents, or “emotional support memes”—you are not only boosting your mood but are also creating a healthier relationship with your device and the internet.
Some expertssuggestconsciously incorporating some ‘kindness scrolling’ into your online activities.
By looking at more positive things that make you smile—whether they’refunny cats,wholesome parents, or “emotional support memes”—you are not only boosting your mood but are also creating a healthier relationship with your device and the internet.
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In the digital age, maintaining a positive outlook can be challenging. However, embracing acts of kindness and integrating uplifting content into our routine can have a transformative effect on our mental well-being.Much like the community on social media platforms, sharingwholesome interactionscan uplift not only ourselves but those around us as well.
In the digital age, maintaining a positive outlook can be challenging. However, embracing acts of kindness and integrating uplifting content into our routine can have a transformative effect on our mental well-being.
Much like the community on social media platforms, sharingwholesome interactionscan uplift not only ourselves but those around us as well.
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