Turbulent times lead to strong emotions

Turbulent times lead to strong emotions

3 years ago

It's okay to feel anxious, sad and restless these days! It might point you to some corners of your mind and psyche that need working on. If you are a human anywhere on this planet you feel the unsettled feelings rising from the pandemic, racial injustice, economic disparity, fear of societal disorder, and dysfunctional leadership. All these are also encoded in our epigenetics through our collective evolution. I do believe the strong emotions we are feeling have some roots in our biological awakening of the encoded fears from the recent and remote past. The hope is that we are not passive victims to our biology.  It takes effort, dialogue, forgiveness, social adjustments, and deep self evaluation to overcome these barriers. If the level of anxiety and depression is rising to unacceptable levels or danger signs of inability to care for oneself emerge, then seeking professional help is in order. A comprehensive biopsychosocial and spiritual check up is what we all need now...

Protect your Mental Health from all the Bad News in the World
Protect your Mental Health from all the Bad News in the World
1 year ago

The constant influx of bad news can take a toll on our mental health and well-being. Here are some steps you can take to protect your mental health while still staying infor...

What are the similarities between Borderline Personality traits and adult ADHD?
What are the similarities between Borderline Personality traits and adult ADHD?
1 year ago

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are two different conditions, but there are some similarities in their symptoms.<...

Integrative Psychiatry: The Mind-Body Connection and the Fluidity of Psychiatric Diagnoses
Integrative Psychiatry: The Mind-Body Connection and the Fluidity of Psychiatric Diagnoses
1 year ago

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