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.
Distress can feel like chaos, but it actually follows a predictable pattern. Learn the signs.
What they are, How to Use It, and Why It’s Sometimes Hard
We can lose our senses when we are distressed. When overwhelmed with rage, terror or distress we enter a state whereby rational thinking is sometimes not possible. This is a biological process. We explain how it works and what you can do to prevent to damage of unmitigated states of distress.
PTSD causes emotional fatigue so anger can easily come out. It's like being possessed by a family-wrecking demon. Marriages often can bear the anger from a spouse with PTSD. Whether it's the husband or the wife that is affected by PTSD, they both suffer.
Living with PTSD and BPD means living with intense emotions and triggers abound. In this blog, we learn strategies to improve sensitivity and resilience of those living with the condition.
In this blog, we find out how certain antidepressants influence an individual's emotional eating, indifference, and appetite. Read here to learn more.
Understand the different layers of attention when practising mindfulness.
Understanding the Power of "And"
There are plenty of options to choose from before reaching for PRN. Check out our tips.
Listen to Dr Al give a lesson on the actual point of mindfulness.
