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Being a parent to teenagers

Being a parent is harder than most realize

Parents are people, and as such they have a finite amount of emotional energy and strength, which can easily get depleted by a rebellious teen. In fact, though you do love your teenager, you may find yourself feeling hurt, angry, resentful, distrusting, grieving, anxious, lonely, and so forth. You may also feel that your teenager is constantly trying to push your buttons, and that he or she is doing it all at once!
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Techniques for handling PTSD

Grounding techniques are an invaluable coping tool for people suffering with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSS).

At its core, PTSS is a disorder that keeps us stuck in the past. However, grounding techniques can help us reconnect with the present.

Finding grounding techniques that work for your PTSD symptoms has been a long journey. While grounding techniques may not work for everyone, they’re worth trying out if you’re struggling with PTSS.
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What’s it really like to learn you have PTSD?

Learning that I had Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) helped me recover from my trauma.

Symptoms of PTSD typically begin within 3 months after a traumatic event but in rare cases, they may not occur immediately. Because of PTSD stigma people often dismiss symptoms of PTSD until it is no longer able to be ignored.

Everyone has a different story

In my own case it took a while for myself to realize I had PTSD. Even longer to fully accept the diagnoses. But learning I have PTSD has enabled me to seek the help I need to heal.
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Coping with PTSD at work

Dealing with PTSD at work can be challenging. Navigating flashbacks, anxiety attacks, and hypervigilance is difficult in any environment, but managing these symptoms at work can feel impossible.

When your coworkers and colleagues judge you based on your trauma history, it can be hard not to worry about how they’ll react to what you say next. You may find yourself avoiding certain situations altogether because you know you won’t be able to cope if something goes wrong.
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Anxiety 101

Anxiety is hard, but understanding it is the first step

Most people are familiar with experiencing anxiety from time to time. Techniques that you might try include breathing exercises, journaling, practicing gratitude, distracting yourself, and caring for yourself can all help. When anxiety affects relationships, work performance, and other areas of life, there is potential that these anxious feelings are an indicator of mental health illness.
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Dealing with burnout

We all go through periods where we’re feeling low, fatigued, and lacking in motivation.

These feelings can often come out of nowhere, so it’s important to take note of them and try not to ignore them. However, if they continue to persist, it may be an indication that something deeper needs addressing.

Burnout is defined as a state of exhaustion caused by prolonged stress. While it affects people differently, it can lead to serious health issues such as depression, anxiety, and heart disease.
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