After the Storm…

 

After the Storm…

 

 It should only take one time before you know better. In the mist of the recent plethora of storms, it is safe to say “No one is a stranger to traumatic events!” Experiencing a devastating storm is a terrible life altering feeling. Once should be enough to know that preparation to an unexpected trauma is key to bouncing back. Now is the time to think ahead.

 

You need to have PROACTIVE PROTECTION  against any tragedy

 

 

#1 Guard Your Emotions

Be intelligent about your emotions. Don’t wait until a tragedy happens to be aware of your emotions and physical responses and reactions. KNOW your level of emotional vulnerability and have COPING STRATEGIES ahead of time.

 

#2 Guard Your Property

On social media the #1 topic after a tragic situation is how do I regain what was lost. Most people depend on crisis response from the government, but that is not reliable. INSURE your property with a property insurance plan.

 

#3 Guard Your Family

Have an emergency plan in place NOW. Know and practice responses and safe places for the family to find shelter. Also, have a plan for emergency cash, food and support systems. And don’t forget life and medical insurance policies.

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develop yourself and all that you deserve.

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You might not need assistance now but you must plan for later, keep GMC on hand and in a safe place! Traumas are sometimes too difficult to handle alone.

 

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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.

 

 

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.

 

 

 

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develop yourself and all that you deserve.

 

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Already Have Confidence?

 

Already Have Confidence?

 

Okay! You are already secure in your ability to get what you want. So… the next line of business is DO YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO WITH YOUR CONFIDENCE?

  

If your goal is to be successful and have the ability to get what you want, you have to use your “HOW TO“ skills. It’s always easy to dream big and say what you want to do. It’s a totally different ball game when it comes to actually DOING WHAT IT TAKES.

 

Your next question is “How do I become a Go-Getter?” Well, I’m glad you asked…. 

Here’s the plan…

  

 

#1 Know Yourself! What are your strengths? What are your weaknesses? Use your strengths to overcome your weaknesses. You don’t know how? Schedule yourself a FREE 15-minute Confidence Break Through Session at ginmanconsulting.setmore.com

 

#2 Know your stuff! Education is the key to building out your plan for success. The more you know, the more you grow. Develop a growth mindset with a FREE 15-minute Growth Break Through Session at ginmanconsulting.setmore.com

 

#3 Know your community! Success happens in numbers. You need a support system that understands your goals. You need others to give you positive directions. GMC offers a community support that cares about your success.

 

 

 

 

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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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develop yourself and all that you deserve.

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Overcoming the Stigma of Mental Health Disorder

 

Overcoming the Stigma of Mental Health Disorder

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Mental illness has always been a stigmatized issue around the globe. From being thought of as a moral punishment or an affliction from the devil, the ideologies surrounding mental illness have ranged wide. Most people with mental health disorders have been called names and their symptoms has been referred to as something they can control if only, they tried hard. The stigma around mental health rises out of fear and lack of understanding.

It causes patients to feel ashamed for something that is not in their control. Worst of all, stigma prevents people from seeking help. However, it is more damaging when you internalize that stigma and start believing those negative stereotypes people ascribe to you.

 

Tips to Combat Stigma

1. You Are Not Alone

If you have a mental condition, remember that you are not alone, and many people experience mental illness. One in four U.S adults has a mental illness of some kind.

2. Get Treatment

You may be reluctant to admit you should get treated. Don’t allow the fear of stigma to prevent you from seeking help. Treatment provides relief and gives you overall wellness.

3. Find Support

Whatever you do, try to find support.  Stay connected to others; it could be your friends, family, or clergy. Seek support from organizations that provide educational and supportive resources for those who are affected by mental illness.

4. Speak Out

Start educating those around you about the realities of mental illness, including how rampant it is. Consider expressing yourself at events, letters, or on the internet. It will help instill courage in others facing similar challenges.

People’s judgment mostly stems from a lack of understanding. Learning to accept your condition while seeking support and treatment makes all the difference.

 

 

 

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

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

You Are Missing Out on Support: Addiction in Isolation

You Are Missing Out on Support: Addiction in Isolation

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COVID-19 has many in isolation from normal everyday activities. Life of freedom to move around and participate in events such as concerts, travel, movie theaters, doctor appointments and much more will never feel the same as before. Life as we know it now is very secluded.

Seclusion means that positive coping strategies for life stressors are hard to implement while in isolation. Addictions are a much easily accessible means to dealing with life stressors. Online resources to m a n a g i n g the stressors that cause addiction is best alternative to almost extinct daily activities.

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If you have been living in isolation try various online resources for social interactions and activities.

#1 Peer Support

It’s always good to be able to connect to others who can relate to your addiction causing situation. Since face to face isn’t the healthiest option right now, try some online communities. There are a variety of AA or NA online support. Try some Facebook communities for positive support. Google search for a peer support group that fits your needs.

#2 Family Support

Sometimes more intimacy is desired to express any addictive stressors or concerns. It may not be a good idea to pop up at a relatives house because of COVID isolation. Use electronic resources such as Facetime, Zoom or Duo to connect face to face virtually.

#3 Therapeutic Support

Now more than ever, therapy is beneficial to help manage stressors that cause addictive behaviors. Therapy offices and clinics may be temporarily unavailable but telehealth has reached a new height for being the norm for therapy sessions.

Don’t let COVID isolation get the best of you and turn your life upside down.

Not having social interactions and activities can be a detrimental factor in the escalation of addictive behaviors.

Take a better route and connect virtually!

If you need direction or assistance on

making positive virtual connections,

GMC is here to guide you.

Connect GMC at info@ginmanconsulting.com