so true. I appreciate this advice as a doctor and a human. The shame of our "mistakes" or "poor" decisions is so crippling. Personally, it is my unawareness of how much stress leads to my disassociation and how that disassociation (which was meant to protect me) unconsciously leads to unhealthy personal choices. Once we find that link, it becomes so much easier to manage and understand but all of it has to be approached with self compassion and not shame! It is radical since society teaches us to shame ourselves so well.
100% - we all do it; the question is how are you connecting the dots btw your thoughts, feelings and behaviors *before* you make a plan to "be better" :)
“Asking for help is a sign of strength.” Words to remember! Thank you for the good and practical advice! I’ve been trying the 4-7-8 techniques just before and after I get into bed. It really helps!
so true. I appreciate this advice as a doctor and a human. The shame of our "mistakes" or "poor" decisions is so crippling. Personally, it is my unawareness of how much stress leads to my disassociation and how that disassociation (which was meant to protect me) unconsciously leads to unhealthy personal choices. Once we find that link, it becomes so much easier to manage and understand but all of it has to be approached with self compassion and not shame! It is radical since society teaches us to shame ourselves so well.
100% - we all do it; the question is how are you connecting the dots btw your thoughts, feelings and behaviors *before* you make a plan to "be better" :)
Great advice! We should all be so lucky to have a physician that thinks like you.
Awww. thank you
My New Year’s resolution is to do something each day that my future self will thank me for!
I am going to journal it. Next New Year’s eve, re-read it. Jan
nice!!!
“Asking for help is a sign of strength.” Words to remember! Thank you for the good and practical advice! I’ve been trying the 4-7-8 techniques just before and after I get into bed. It really helps!
Love it! I have been trying to do it, too. It REALLY works!
Good advice, practical!
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Thank you for the 4 tips!
This is a reassuring story and a deep well of hope. Very helpful advice about how to rethink our coping strategies and get support. Thank you Dr. Lucy