How Bullying Affects Mental Health

 

How Bullying Affects Mental Health

 

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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.

 

 

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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.

 

 

 

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Treating Co-Occurring Disorder

 

Treating Co-Occurring Disorder

 

 

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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

 

 

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Why You Should Practice Self-Care

 

Why You Should Practice Self-Care

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Sam Owen said: “How we care for ourselves gives our brain messages that shape our self-worth, so we must care for ourselves in every way, every day.” This is why you should always practice self-care.

Self-care is an important way of relieving mental stress and building self-confidence. It is more than caring for your physical body; it also involves you paying adequate attention to your psychological and emotional well-being. The moment you are fine on the inside, everything on the outside would have to dance to the tune of what’s going on inside.

To adequately practice self-care, you should be aware of what satisfies your emotional needs; you should be aware of those things that you enjoy doing and those things that help you recuperate after a stressful day or activity. You have to understand yourself and how your body reacts amid crisis.

You should develop self-control in the face of any challenge and also, build your sense of worthiness. The moment your self-worth is thwarted, you cannot maintain your self-confidence, and ultimately, you lose your inner balance.

 

Self-care is comprehensive. It involves all things that help you maintain your health, reduce stress, and make you mentally fit.

Here are some germane reasons you should practice self-care:

·         It will help you boosts your self-esteem.

·         It will help you maintain healthy thoughts.

·         It will help you stay intrinsically motivated in the face of challenges.

·         It will boost your productivity and efficiency in all aspects of life.

·         It will help you maintain a good and healthy relationship with yourself and others.

Never allow anyone to make you feel like you are selfish when practicing self-care because self-care is not selfishness. When you do not practice self-care, you are actually robbing yourself and others around you of the joy of seeing the best version of you.

 

“It’s not selfish to love yourself, take care of yourself, and make your happiness a priority. It’s necessary.” – Mandy Hale

 

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Dealing With Self-Confidence When You’re Obese

 

Dealing With Self-Confidence When You’re Obese

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Overweight and obese people are often criticized for being fat. You’ve probably heard hurtful words like: “You’re ugly, You eat too much, You’ll die young and We don’t have your size.” These words hurt your self-esteem, they can sometimes cause depression and you start slipping into bad eating habits.

There are days where you might hate yourself and you don’t like who you see in the mirror. You can’t continue drowning in the pool of self-hate and eating disorders forever. You have to face the world and embrace body positivity. Whether you want to start working out or eating healthy, you need to do so with confidence.

 

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For a healthier and more realistic body image, you need to:

FIRST

Surround yourself with positive people. Be with people who motivate you and avoid those who consistently criticize and make fun of others. Their negative energy can rub off on you.

 

SECOND

Eat Healthily. Eating junk food is found to be one of the prime causes of obesity. Instead, load up on vegetables, fruits, whole grains and reduce your sugar intake.

 

THIRD

Exercise. Regular exercise does not only help you stay fit, but it will also improve your self-esteem. It releases happy chemicals in the brain that makes you feel good about yourself.

 

FOURTH

Focus on your positive traits. We tend to dwell more on our failures than successes. If you are unhappy with your size, body shape, or weight, shift your attention to other beautiful characteristics about you, your strengths, skills, and admirable qualities.

Body positivity is as simple as making the choice to love your body despite your shortcomings—to embrace your whole self and not let others dictate how you feel about your body – Paige Fieldsted

  

 

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How Bullying Affects Mental Health

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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.

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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

You! Yes, You! You Deserve All the Love

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Why are you so uncomfortable about what makes you so powerful? For many people, the concept of self-love might bring up images of cheesy self-care books, or binge-watching your favorite series on Netflix. But as many psychologists attest, self-love and compassion are the keys to good health and mental well-being.

Most of the time when you are too hard on yourself, you need to know this; the persecutory inner voice that prevents you from celebrating your little wins and showing yourself a daily dose of self-love is the hallmark of perfectionism.

Use these four keys to improve on self-love:

#1 Self-Care

You deserve all the love and attention. It produces positive feelings and boosts your self-esteem. Taking care of yourself is also an important reminder to yourself and others that you and your needs are important.

#2 Self-Confidence

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Embracing your self-confidence radiates a natural beauty that cannot be diluted or ignored. You need to love and celebrate yourself no matter what because even if you don’t fit into society’s standard, you are still awesome regardless. This is what makes you powerful, absolutely fearless, and comfortable in your skin.

#3 Self-Worth

Accepting the uniqueness of your self-worth is magical, and it starts with you. Whenever you have negative thoughts, turn them into positive affirmations. Say them with full conviction, and you will see changes in how you feel and act.

#4 Self-Control

Being in control is vital to achieving the goals you have set for yourself. It gives you inner strength and the ability to stick to your decisions.

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Self-love is not being selfish. It is simply learning how to prioritize your happiness.

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Uh-oh, Are You the Only One?

Uh-oh, Are You the Only One?

Have you ever heard of “the more the merrier”? Some agree with that notion…especially in regards to mental wellness. In some mental health scenarios, positive support is conductive to your well-being.

Harvard Business Review agrees that being the only causes anxiety.

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Let’s view the benefit of contradicting the only phenomenon. Think about the more, the crowded in a professional setting. And the more there is the less likely you will be to get the promotions, bonuses or vacation time you want. In most cases, saturation is a hindrance.

But when looking at the only through a positive lens, the only can mean unique. Being the only in the workplace can open opportunities you need to the promotion, vacations and bonuses of your dreams. Why? Because you can be the one who possess certain qualities that could possibly land the deal of a lifetime for a corporation. You will stand out because no Fortune 500 company wants ordinary.

Here’s to Boosting Your Only!

1.       Self-esteem

Let setbacks serve as comebacks. When you make a mistake, own it! Then correct it and move forward with the lesson learned. Not many are able to make it through the mistake.

2.       Self-Worth

Let the mistakes of others serve as validation that you are on the right track. Learn from others. Your self-worth lies within how others are fairly compared to you.

3.       Self-Love

Only focus on the only when you are connecting with your inner self. Your true identity is more than outside influences and circumstances. Treat yourself like you are the only one that matters without being selfish and conceited.

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Dare to be Your Best Self

Dare to be Your Best Self

Mental wellness is all about making sure you are at your best. Taking care of the “self” is the number one habit that will benefit your mental health. Be mindful of your needs and you will be open to a life of greatness.

Four Areas of the “Self” to Improve

#1 Self-Discipline

When you control how to use your strengths and weaknesses correctly, life cannot defeat you. Develop self-control to overcome different situations.

#2 Self-Love

“Love yourself first and everything else falls into line. You really have to love yourself to get anything done in the world.” – Lucille Ball  

ENOUGH SAID!

  

#3 Self-Esteem

Recognize your needs and put a plan in place to address them. Celebrate even the smallest achievements you make. View this video for more about confidence building at https://youtu.be/096f48rPd_A

#4 Self-Worth

I am wonderful. I will succeed. Repeat those two motivational phrases to yourself every day. Look in the mirror and tell your reflection… I A M THE BEST!!

Have you been neglecting yourself? Your mental wellness helps you be successful in all areas of your life. Move forward in your career. Develop healthy friendships and relationships. Earn the promotion or bonus you deserve at work.

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