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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You Are More Powerful Than You Think

 

You Are More Powerful Than You Think

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You need to remind your kids every day that they are more powerful than they think. The effects of bullying leave kids feeling confused, helpless, and vulnerable. Aside from teaching your kids how to be assertive, you also need to build their self-confidence and help them improve their social skills. Let them know there are proactive actions against bullying, and no one should intimidate them.

Eleanor Roosevelt once said, “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.”

Use these tips to train your kids:

1. Ignore…

There is no need to care so much about people who doubt you or try to intimidate you. Not reacting when someone does something hurtful is an effective response to bullying. Teach your kids to ignore and keep their head high when someone tries to bully them.

2. They should stand up for themselves…

Do you know some bullies look for victims that will not say anything at all? But if your kid is assertive, strong, and confident, no bully will walk over them.

3. Avoid hotspots…

At times, all it takes to overcome bullying is to stay away from places where bullies hang out. The hotspots include locker rooms, vacant hallways, bathrooms, and back of the bus.

4. Report to an adult…

Kids are vulnerable, and they keep quiet when things like this happen. Be open with your kids. Understand their fears and let them know you have their best interests at heart.

 

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The greatest gift a parent can give their children is to empower them and foster core values like respect, kindness, compassion, and self-worth.

 

 

 

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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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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. 

 

 

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

 

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

 

  

 

 

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Great Job! Continue to Train Your Anxiety...

 

To Grieve or Not to Grieve What is the Problem

 

To Grieve or Not to Grieve

What is the Problem

If you need to grieve the loss of a loved one, pet, job or any other element that left your life abruptly, by all means, do what’s best for you. Often, you feel like you are supposed to hold in your feelings of anger, sadness, happiness, or acceptance. The stages of grief are unpredictable and individualized. Step #1 is to be familiar with the different ways grief can and will affect you, your life and others who support you.

 

Here are some normal but unusual reactions to grief:

  

 

#1 You CAN cry

Express your grief over a precious person, pet, item, or event in the way that you need to. The objective is to get any feelings and emotions out that will hold you back from moving forward in life.

 

#2 You CAN be happy

Once again if you want to celebrate the transition of what you lost, GO AHEAD! Everyone grieves differently. Being happy doesn’t mean you loved any less than you do.

 

#3 You CAN move forward with ease

Being stuck is another symptom that grief can cause. Whatever and however long you need to process your life and what you need is your choice. Don’t be forced to move through your grief without setting realistic expectations for your next phase of life.

  

 

The stages of grief and how you should be reacting can be tricky.

GinMan Consulting can guide you through your grieving process.

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What Would You Give Up to Live Life on Your Terms?

 

What Would You Give Up to Live Life on Your Terms?

 

 

 

 

Life on your terms equals  >>>>

 

>>>>Calm instead of worry, fear and doubt

>>>>Bold decision making instead of having low confidence in your actions

>>>>A balanced life instead of neglecting some important areas you need to thrive

>>>>Focusing more on self-care instead of being a people pleaser

 

 

All of the above sounds like your dream life!

  

 

  

It’s easy to think that having all of those well- rounded components are impossible but NO you can thrive and survive when chaos seems to be your reality. 

 

Let’s thrive and survive....

 

#1  Reframe the way you think about situations.

Positive thoughts produce positive results. Hanging around situations that leave your cup half empty is a bummer. Keep your outlook on life half full. 

 

 

#2 Get a Mental Boost. 

Read books that promote mental strength and  growth. 

Training's are a great way to improve the skills you need to overcome lack.

Whatever you plant inside of your mind is what grows.

 

 

#3 Communicate with greats.

 Socialize with people who have a track record of greatness. Of course it doesn’t have to be face to face but the more you immerse yourself around others who thrive, you will start implementing some of their same skills. 

 

 

 

 

 

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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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