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(Dealing/Coping With) Collective Trauma #EndSars
Hey everyone, I know that right now, we’re all angry and dealing with a lot of other emotions.
As important as the #EndSars movement is, our mental health is also vital especially now.
(Dealing/Coping With) Collective Trauma #EndSars
Hey everyone, I know that right now, we’re all angry and dealing with a lot of other emotions.
As important as the #EndSars movement is, our mental health is also vital especially now.
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This country has taken so much from us, it’s taken enough from us and as we’re fighting for our future, we should also take care of ourselves and each-other and that includes - mentally.
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This country has taken so much from us, it’s taken enough from us and as we’re fighting for our future, we should also take care of ourselves and each-other and that includes - mentally.
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We’re currently dealing with a traumatic event collectively and I need you to realize that since this is collective trauma, collective healing is possible if we stick together, if we hold space for each-other.
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We’re currently dealing with a traumatic event collectively and I need you to realize that since this is collective trauma, collective healing is possible if we stick together, if we hold space for each-other.
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You’re not alone, whatever you’re feeling is valid and shared.
The anger, frustration, pain, exhaustion, anxiety, all are valid.
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You’re not alone, whatever you’re feeling is valid and shared.
The anger, frustration, pain, exhaustion, anxiety, all are valid.
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Some practical Coping tips -
As much as we want to be on top of everything, try to take short breaks throughout the day to breathe, you can’t run on autopilot all day,you need a few minutes of mindfulness so practice deep belly breathing to calm &soothe your nervous system
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Some practical Coping tips -
As much as we want to be on top of everything, try to take short breaks throughout the day to breathe, you can’t run on autopilot all day,you need a few minutes of mindfulness so practice deep belly breathing to calm &soothe your nervous system
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...this would help manage anxiety because right now, our fight /flight mode has been triggered, there’s so much information online now that’s very triggering.
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...this would help manage anxiety because right now, our fight /flight mode has been triggered, there’s so much information online now that’s very triggering.
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When you’re overwhelmed, something that can help is taking a step back to try to label your feelings...
Here’s some of the things you might be feeling in this moment
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When you’re overwhelmed, something that can help is taking a step back to try to label your feelings...
Here’s some of the things you might be feeling in this moment
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Anger
Anxiety
Fear
Hope
Sadness
Compassion
Weakness
Tired
Exhaustion
Frustration
Resentment
Loneliness
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Anger
Anxiety
Fear
Hope
Sadness
Compassion
Weakness
Tired
Exhaustion
Frustration
Resentment
Loneliness
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Basically, labeling your emotions gives you more control. Pushing your emotions down would not help,it’s going to cause long term damage. It’s too much burden.
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Label them.
Acknowledge these emotions.
Feel them& let them flow, don’t hold on to them longer than you should.
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Basically, labeling your emotions gives you more control. Pushing your emotions down would not help,it’s going to cause long term damage. It’s too much burden.
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Label them.
Acknowledge these emotions.
Feel them& let them flow, don’t hold on to them longer than you should.
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Reach out to people. Don’t try to do it alone, as much as we like to push people away, we need people.
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Also, try as much as possible to ask “how are you feeling” instead of just “how are you”.
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Reach out to people. Don’t try to do it alone, as much as we like to push people away, we need people.
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Also, try as much as possible to ask “how are you feeling” instead of just “how are you”.
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If someone reaches out to you, Refrain from saying things like
“It will be ok”
“Don’t be sad”
“Let’s focus on the good”
“What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger”
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If someone reaches out to you, Refrain from saying things like
“It will be ok”
“Don’t be sad”
“Let’s focus on the good”
“What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger”
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These are dismissive, instead, acknowledge people’s emotions & don’t invalidate them.
“I can understand why you’d feel that way”
“I’m here if you need me”,
“do you need anything”
“I’m sorry you feel that way”
“it’s ok that you’re feeling this way”
“I hear you”
“I see you”
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These are dismissive, instead, acknowledge people’s emotions & don’t invalidate them.
“I can understand why you’d feel that way”
“I’m here if you need me”,
“do you need anything”
“I’m sorry you feel that way”
“it’s ok that you’re feeling this way”
“I hear you”
“I see you”
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The point is to be an active listener not listen to offer advice, ask if they need advice before offering because sometimes people just need to rant (and ranting is just fine), most importantly, be sure you’re in the right emotional space to take that on.
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The point is to be an active listener not listen to offer advice, ask if they need advice before offering because sometimes people just need to rant (and ranting is just fine), most importantly, be sure you’re in the right emotional space to take that on.
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This is how we hold space for each-other.
In the end, we all want to be heard and seen and loved.
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This is how we hold space for each-other.
In the end, we all want to be heard and seen and loved.
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Remember that this is a collective issue, we need each-other so offer as much grace and compassion as you can to the next person including yourself.
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If you need to talk or need help processing your emotions/need helpful resources & materials , I’m here for you.
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Remember that this is a collective issue, we need each-other so offer as much grace and compassion as you can to the next person including yourself.
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If you need to talk or need help processing your emotions/need helpful resources & materials , I’m here for you.
