How Bullying Affects Mental Health

 

How Bullying Affects Mental Health

 

Source: https://www.pexels.com/photo/alone-man-person-sadness-236151/

 

Mental health is a topical subject. Even though many people are ignorant about it, conversations about it are coming up both online and offline. One question that keeps coming is;

“Can bullying affect mental health?” Of course, it can!

Imagine being a victim every day. Whether it is for seven months or seven years or anything in between, frequent abuse is not something anyone can forget or get over quickly.

For most people, it stays with them for a long time, causing a ripple effect of low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and lack of self-confidence.

You cannot underestimate the effects of bullying on emotional and mental well-being. These effects stay for a very long time. If you are being bullied, please speak out. If you are bullying someone, you need to stop now.

 

Proactive Actions Against Bullying

Take note of the following tips. They’ll help you against bullying:

#1 Phrases like ‘toughen up’ does not work anymore. It is insensitive.

#2 Honest and open conversations about bullying should be routine.

#3 Write powerful affirmations and quotes for yourself and put them in conspicuous places and use them to encourage yourself every day.

#4 Establish a strong support system with your loved ones.

#5 Bullying is not okay! It is not a normal thing.

#6 Always know you are not alone.

#7 Don’t be a bystander if you see someone being bullied, step in, and speak up assertively so you can overcome bullying.

#8 Seek help.

 

 

Source: https://depositphotos.com/stock-photos/anti-bullying.html?qview=194121458

 

If you are still suffering from the effects of bullying, please slow down. Don’t allow others to hurry your healing. It is a process. It may take years, occasionally even a lifetime and that’s okay.

 

 

 

GinMan Consulting is here to help you

develop yourself and all that you deserve.

 

Visit us at www.ginmanconsulting.com

 

Treating Co-Occurring Disorder

 

Treating Co-Occurring Disorder

 

 

https://www.pexels.com/photo/medicines-and-yellow-stethoscope-on-pink-background-4047074/

 

 

When individuals suffer from drug or alcohol addictions and mental health disorders, we call the condition co-occurring disorder. This disorder is common in those receiving treatments against substance abuse. There are many things that impact one recovering from substance abuse which can trigger the use of these drugs, the intake of alcohol again, or result in co-occurring disorder. Some of such are:

#1 Guilt

#2 Grief

#3 Depression

#4 Low Self Esteem

#5 Anger Management Issues

That said, these things are considered more as symptoms rather than disorders. But their impact on the patient can not be overemphasized.

 

Three Common Co-Occurring Disorders

 

Eating Disorder

Eating disorders like anorexia or excessive eating are quite common in people dealing with substance addiction. They tend to rely on drugs or alcohol to build their self-confidence and suppress hunger, resulting in co-occurring disorders with time.

 

Anxiety Disorder

People with many episodes of anxiety and panic attacks tend to result in substance use. Some overdose on their doctor’s prescription, while others rely on alcohol and illicit drugs as a coping mechanism.

 

PTSD

Post-traumatic stress disorder leads some to substance misuse. After going through stressful, scary, or life-threatening situations, some people relieve the symptoms that accompany PTSD by taking alcohol and drugs.

 

Co-Occurring Disorder Treatment Techniques

When suffering from a dual disorder, also known as co-occurring disorder, you need to get help. Seek professional help and support from close friends and family. This would help you maintain a healthy and balanced life.

Treatment techniques that would be of great help include:

#1 Peer support groups

#2 Individualized counseling

#3 Cognitive behavioral therapy

#4 Medication-assisted treatment

#5 Aftercare group or individualized therapy

It is important to get treated, but it is much more important to get treated by the appropriate quarters. Seek professional help, and you will receive the correct guidance on which treatment would suit you because every situation has its peculiarities. It would also keep you accountable, especially if you experience a relapse.

 

 

“We honor ourselves when we speak out for recovery. We show the world that recovery matters because it brings hope and peace into the lives of individuals and their loved ones.”

 – Beth Wilson

 

 

GinMan Consulting is here to help you

develop yourself and all that you deserve.

Visit us at www.ginmanconsulting.com

How Bullying Affects Mental Health

 

How Bullying Affects Mental Health

 Source: https://www.pexels.com/photo/alone-man-person-sadness-236151/

 

Mental health is a topical subject. Even though many people are ignorant about it, conversations about it are coming up both online and offline. One question that keeps coming is;

“Can bullying affect mental health?” Of course, it can!

Imagine being a victim every day. Whether it is for seven months or seven years or anything in between, frequent abuse is not something anyone can forget or get over quickly.

For most people, it stays with them for a long time, causing a ripple effect of low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and lack of self-confidence.

You cannot underestimate the effects of bullying on emotional and mental well-being. These effects stay for a very long time. If you are being bullied, please speak out. If you are bullying someone, you need to stop now.

 

Proactive Actions Against Bullying

 

Take note of the following tips. They’ll help you against bullying:

1. Phrases like ‘toughen up’ does not work anymore. It is insensitive.

2. Honest and open conversations about bullying should be routine.

3. Write powerful affirmations and quotes for yourself, and put them in conspicuous places and use them to encourage yourself every day.

4. Establish a strong support system with your loved ones.

5. Bullying is not okay! It is not a normal thing.

6. Always know you are not alone.

7. Don’t be a bystander if you see someone being bullied, step in, and speak up assertively so you can overcome bullying.

8. Seek help.

 

Source: https://depositphotos.com/stock-photos/anti-bullying.html?qview=194121458

If you are still suffering from the effects of bullying, please slow down. Don’t allow others to hurry your healing. It is a process. It may take years, occasionally even a lifetime and that’s okay.

 

 

GinMan Consulting is here to help you

develop yourself and all that you deserve.

Visit us at www.ginmanconsulting.com

What You Should Know About Mental Illness Types and Symptoms

 

What You Should Know About Mental Illness Types and Symptoms

https://www.pexels.com/photo/woman-looking-at-sea-while-sitting-on-beach-247314/

Mental illness is a condition that has a negative effect on the way an individual thinks, feels, and behaves. Just like physical illness is used to describe different physical health problems, mental illness encompasses a wide range of mental health conditions. Mental illness is very common in the United States, and each year, one in five adults experience mental illness, and one in six American teenagers experience a mental illness.

 

Types of Mental Health Disorders

1. Anxiety Disorders

2. Bipolar and Related Disorders

3. Depressive Disorders

4. Disruptive, Impulse-Control, and Conduct Disorders

5. Dissociative Disorders

6. Elimination Disorders

7. Feeding and Eating Disorders

8. Neurocognitive Disorders

9. Neurodevelopmental Disorders

10. Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders

11. Personality Disorders

12. Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders etc.

 

Signs and Symptoms

We all experience peaks and valleys in our mental health. A bad experience such as the loss of a loved one might affect your psychological well-being. Each illness has its set of symptoms, but common signs of mental illness in children, teenagers, and adults can include:

#1 Uneasiness and Excessive Fear: Feeling scared, nervous, or panicked.

#2 Mood Swings: Indifference to situations, difficulty in expressing joy, deep sadness, hopelessness, or suicidal thoughts

#3 Sleep or Appetite Changes: Sleeping more or less and eating more or less than usual.  Noticeable weight loss and rapid weight gain.

#4 Difficulty in Thinking: It also includes the inability to process thoughts and concentrate on daily activities.

However, these symptoms don’t define you. Living with mental illness, whether it concerns you or a loved one, can be difficult. Help is available for you. You should know that you are not alone and getting treatment is key to relief from these symptoms and maintaining a healthy and beautiful life.

 

 

GinMan Consulting is here to help you

develop yourself and all that you deserve.

 

Visit us at www.ginmanconsulting.com

 

Good Stress vs. Bad Stress: How to Tell the Difference

 

Source: https://www.pexels.com/photo/woman-in-red-t-shirt-looking-at-her-laptop-3755761/

 

Stress is our body’s response to fear and anxiety. It is a survival instinct. While we are rushing to meet project deadlines, sitting in traffic or juggling family life it is easy to get overwhelmed.

However, some kinds of stress can be a motivating force in your life—like worrying about a project, presentation, competing for promotion or even going on a first date. Good stress is the type of stress you feel when excited. Your pulse accelerates and you feel the surging of your hormones. It keeps you feeling great and excited about life. However, bad stress occurs when you repeatedly face stressors that take a heavy toll on your mood.

It could be a stressful job, an unhappy lifestyle or something that constantly puts you in a bad mood and makes you lose interest in family and hobbies.

So how do you deal with good stress vs. bad stress?

#1 Dedicate time to Yoga and meditation

#2 Take walks frequently

#3 Maintain social connections

#4 Exercise regularly

#5 Always remind yourself of your strengths

#6 Have a positive mindset

#7 Try to see the potential benefits of every situation

#8 Create your method of self-care

#9 Try journaling whenever you feel overwhelmed

#10 Plan ahead

#11 Reach out for help

 

 

 

GinMan Consulting is here to help you

develop yourself and all that you deserve.

 

Visit us at www.ginmanconsulting.com

 

How Bullying Affects Mental Health

Source: https://www.pexels.com/photo/alone-man-person-sadness-236151/

 

Mental health is a topical subject. Even though many people are ignorant about it, conversations about it are coming up both online and offline. One question that keeps coming is;

“Can bullying affect mental health?” Of course, it can!

Imagine being a victim every day. Whether it is for seven months or seven years or anything in between, frequent abuse is not something anyone can forget or get over quickly.

For most people, it stays with them for a long time, causing a ripple effect of low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and lack of self-confidence.

You cannot underestimate the effects of bullying on emotional and mental well-being. These effects stay for a very long time. If you are being bullied, please speak out. If you are bullying someone, you need to stop now.

 

Proactive Actions Against Bullying

Take note of the following tips. They’ll help you against bullying:

#1 Phrases like ‘toughen up’ does not work anymore. It is insensitive.

#2 Honest and open conversations about bullying should be routine.

#3 Write powerful affirmations and quotes for yourself, and put them in conspicuous places and use them to encourage yourself every day.

#4 Establish a strong support system with your loved ones.

#5 Bullying is not okay! It is not a normal thing.

#6 Always know you are not alone.

#7 Don’t be a bystander if you see someone being bullied, step in, and speak up assertively so you can overcome bullying.

#8 Seek help.

 Source: https://depositphotos.com/stock-photos/anti-bullying.html?qview=194121458

 

If you are still suffering from the effects of bullying, please slow down. Don’t allow others to hurry your healing. It is a process. It may take years, occasionally even a lifetime and that’s okay.

 

 

GinMan Consulting is here to help you

develop yourself and all that you deserve.

Visit us at www.ginmanconsulting.com

Train Your Anxiety With Mindfulness Activities

Train Your Anxiety With Mindfulness Activities

 Are you having a rough anxious day? You can put strategies in place to train those anxious moments. Mindfulness activities are great for managing the worry, fear and doubts that have your mind frazzled. 

Sometimes you can be sitting around and nowhere out of the blue negative thoughts start popping into your mind. These thoughts lead to overthinking about what you cannot do or feelings of being undervalued. 

 #1 Do you Notice your mind becoming anxious for no reason?

Solution: Disrupt  negative worries fears and doubts by taking a big yawn and stretch for 10 seconds.....You will Notice how a yawn interrupts your thoughts and feelings.

 #2 Does your anxiety have you overthinking?

Solution: Be kind to your mindfulness. Stop letting your mind tell you what you cannot do. Say I will.... I am... I can .....

#3 Anxiety have you feeling like “blah”?

Solution: Just ask yourself this question: What is my deep burning  aspiration for my life? Pause for about 20 seconds. Do this a second or third time and write down what comes to your mind. 

Ø  After you write down your aspiration, read it every day until it becomes your new thought. 

Ø  Don’t let anxiety take over your day, week or life! Take control by training your anxiety to leave you alone.

  

We really will love for you to share your aspiration with at least one person...ie Husband- coworker- accountability partner- Prosper Under Pressure community on Facebook/ Instagram @prosperunderpressure 

Great Job! Continue to Train Your Anxiety...

⁃ Virginia

FAQs about How to Level Up!

FAQs about How to Level Up!

Have questions about how to prosper under pressure?

Check out these FAQs we’ve received from other customers:

Question: How do I manage my anxiety to be more productive? 

Answer: Use coping strategies that produce calm and tranquility on a daily basis. 

Watch this video for the # 1 tip for getting some down time.

https://youtu.be/bvflQGMrlDQ

Question: I’m always on edge about my goals. How can I stop and breathe? 

Answer: Life is important but you should not have to live like everything is an emergency. 

This video has some great tips on how to stop racing through life.

https://youtu.be/Q5B8vhFD0mg

Question: I am a female executive for a company. My family does not understand my visions and goals I have in life. What do I do? 

Answer: Join a support system of like-minded professional women. 

Here is more info about a community of like-minded

professional women at bit.ly/prosperinfo

Have a question that wasn’t covered here?

Contact us today!

Email info@ginmanconsulting.com

Best wishes on your journey to success,

Virginia