Distress

When you are overwhelmed with emotion and can't think straight, you are in a state of Distress.


Everyone gets distressed from time to time, but if you are frequently Distressed, there are things you can do to reduce that and make life better.


At The Psych Collective, we have some strategies for taking control of your emotions to overcome distress. 

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