Thread by @jyotirgamya_org

Aditi Vaze became a counselor through her gift for listening and empathizing 🎧💖

#counselor #empathy.

Therapy was once dismissed as a "pseudo-science," but Aditi persisted and now values evidence-based techniques 🧐📚

#therapy #evidencebased

Aditi faced many challenges and skeptics, but she persisted, knowing her work could help heal people. Today, she is proud to be part of a growing profession that values evidence-based techniques and rigorous training 👩‍⚕️💪🌟

#proud #mentalhealthprofessional

To categorize difficult mental conditions, Malaise falls between 0-2, stress from 2-6, and anxiety from 7-10 on a scale of 0 to 10 📊😔😟

#mentalhealth #scale

Stress can be motivating, but when it becomes overwhelming and leads to avoidance behaviors or feeling trapped, it becomes anxiety 😬🙅‍♀️

#stress #anxiety

Depression is characterized by prolonged sadness, hopelessness, and helplessness 😞💔

#depression #mentalhealth

To deal with stress, acknowledge it and face the issues head-on. Equip yourself with effective coping mechanisms to manage stress and overcome challenges 🧘‍♀️💪

#stressmanagement #coping

Meditation, mindfulness, and journaling are prevention tools, but seeking help without hesitation is crucial for intervention 🧘‍♂️📝🆘

#mentalhealthsupport #intervention

Create an emotional first-aid kit to manage difficult emotions. Personalize it with items that calm you, like aromas, visuals, touch, sound, or taste 🎁🎨👥🎵🍫

#emotionalfirstaid #selfcare

It's essential to approach stress differently by reframing your mindset. Coping with life's challenges is a part of the human experience 🧠🔄💡

#mindset #copingwithstress

Remember, no one is in control all the time, and thinking that things will always be easy is setting unrealistic expectations ⛔️🙅‍♂️

#expectations #realism

It's impossible to live without experiencing stress or anxiety, but counseling can equip you with tools to manage these emotions more effectively 🧑‍🏫💼💆‍♀️

#counseling #mentalhealthtools

When we feel like we're driving a car without shock absorbers, seeking help without hesitation is crucial. Waiting until it's too late can make things worse 🚗🆘😟

#mentalhealthsupport #timelyhelp

Although stress is often seen as a negative emotion, it can motivate. The key is to equip yourself with effective coping mechanisms to manage stress and overcome challenges 🤝🚀

#stressmotivation #copingmechanisms

Remember, your emotional first-aid kit can be personalized to your needs and preferences. Creating one before you need it is essential so it's readily available when you feel overwhelmed 🎁👍

#personalized #emotionalwellness

Here is the link to the article:
Don't Stress, Stress : A Therapist's Perspective - bit.ly/3m7Q6Ao

#stress #anxiety #grief #depression #mentalhealth