Hey, Psych2Goers! Welcome back to another video! How do you deal with stress and sadness in
your life? According to Daniela Kaufer, associate professor
of integrative biology at the University of California, stress plays a very important
role in pushing you to optimal levels of alertness and cognitive performance. However, constantly being under high levels
of stress is bad for both your body and your mind. These are six signs of your psychological well-being
is at risk. ONE. Worrying a lot all the time. Do you feel like you are on high alert all
the time? Are you over-worrying about things that you
can’t control? If you are worrying and fretting more than
usual, chances are that your mental health is at risk. Worrying that turns into anxiety can interfere
with your everyday life. When your mind is under siege with worry and
fear, this can affect your relationships, life at work, and your motivation as well.
TWO. Feeling guilty or worthless. Do you constantly think that you’re a failure? Or think everything wrong that happens in
your life is your fault? Feeling guilty and worthless is indicative
of depression. You might have had very strict parents who
had extremely high expectations, or you might have been surrounded by a group of friends
who constantly made you feel bad about yourself. Such interactions can heavily affect your
mental health and self-esteem. THREE. Having difficulty readjusting to home or work
life. Have you experienced a traumatic experience
and can’t seem to readjust to your home or work life? Experiences such as the loss of a loved one
or natural disasters can have an extremely negative impact on your psychological well-being. According to Jeremy McAllister, from Hakomi
Experiential Psychotherapy, experiencing traumas moves your energy levels away from their natural
baselines to extremes, whether these are high or low.
The reason why you have trouble readjusting
after a traumatic experience is that your body has become used to these abnormal levels
of energy. FOUR. Pulling away from people. How long has it been since you last went out
with your family or friends? If you are starting to isolate yourself from
others, then your psychological well-being could be at risk. You might be dealing with shame or depression
and want to retract from people for a bit to process your thoughts and feelings. Taking time for self-care is perfectly okay. But if you find that you are in isolation
too long, try to get back out there and see some of your friends. You might get stuck in a downward spiral if
you are by yourself for too long. FIVE. Substance abuse. Have you recently started, or increased your
consumption of alcohol or drugs? This can be one of the biggest signs that
your psychological well-being is at risk.
When you use drugs or alcohol in excess to
numb the pain and escape reality, then that is when it becomes a problem. You might think that consuming substances
might make you feel better and help you cope with the problems that you are going through. However abusing drugs and alcohol can impact your
mental health as it can affect your motivation levels, mood, and sense of reality negatively. SIX. Suicidal thoughts. Have you recently started having suicidal
thoughts? This is one of the main signs that your psychological
well-being is at risk. Thinking about suicide is a clear indicator
you are most likely having a mental health problem. Whatever the reason for feeling like this,
you must remember that there are many people out there who are willing
to help you. You don’t need to force yourself to handle
this burden alone.
Call a suicide hotline or seek help from a
mental health professional if you are struggling with thoughts of suicide. Did you relate to any of these signs? Let us know in the comments below. Remember, your psychological well-being is
very important, and your feelings are valid. Please reach out to a mental health professional,
a family member, or a friend if you feel that you are possibly struggling with any of the
signs listed in this video. Please like and share this video if it helps
you and you think it can help someone else, too! The studies and references used are listed
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