Lia
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Self-care is a proactive, nurturing act that supports your overall well being. Like resting when you’re exhausted, setting boundaries, or doing something that recharges you emotionally or physically. Avoidance, on the other hand, is about escaping discomfort or difficult emotions, often leading to temporary relief but long-term stress— like endlessly binge-watching shows to avoid dealing with anxiety or skipping important tasks out of fear. Healthy self-care helps you return stronger; avoidance tends to delay growth. The key is asking yourself: am I doing this because it helps me? Or am I doing this to avoid ___?
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Knowing when to ask for professional help often comes down to recognizing patterns. If you’re anxiety, depression, or stress amounts to the point where it’s interfering with your daily life and responsibilities— it’s probably time to ask for help. If you are too mentally tired to do the things that you were once passionate about, or really enjoyed, that’s another sign it’s time to seek professional help. Also, snapping at others more frequently, and drinking or smoking more than usual could be red flags.
Sometimes, a therapist can offer help that a friend or family member simply can’t provide.
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Social media definitely increases my stress levels. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t feel like social media is bad on every front, but it definitely can make me more stressed out– even subconsciously. If I am on my phone too much before bed– doomscrolling on TikTok– it takes me way longer to fall asleep. Does anybody else feel the same way?
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I recently learned this strategy that I think is really great for issues like this! You open your palm and trace/write the word “person” onto it. Then, close your palm and pretend to swallow/chew the word. It may sound silly but doesn’t everything before you try it? I find it works for me.
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In emergency or short term situations, I think so honestly. It can talk someone down from a ledge and provide a good set of tips depending on the issue.