The Sana Counselling Blog
Social media has become an integral part of our everyday lives, however, it hasn’t always been for the best. Social media at its best can be used to check in on friends and family, follow our favourite brands, promote our business, and foster real connections online. It is only when we lose sight of real-life connections that social media use can affect our mental health.
There are endless amounts of examples that show how stress has an effect on the physical body. In its simplest form hair loss, weight gain, and acne can all be inconvenient reactions to stress and depression. However, because of the mind-body connection our emotions have a powerful ability to affect our physical state. They can cause more serious damage to our bodies, proven to manifest as more serious illnesses such as auto-immune function, and cardiovascular health.
Around 4% of the population suffers from anxiety. Whether it’s a moment of panic or something you experience every day, anxiety can affect our ability to make good decisions.
When anxiety creeps in, the fight-or-flight response releases hormones and endorphins that put us in a state of panic and can cloud our judgment.
That is why it’s important to be able to recognize anxiety and have a few good go-to coping strategies that help you curb it early on. This also includes avoiding things that may make your anxiety worse.
Journaling has made a massive comeback in the mental health world, and it’s no surprise. Writing our complex thoughts and feelings can actually help you process what’s going on in your inner world. It helps you pinpoint feelings of depression and anxiety and bring greater awareness to your thoughts and feelings. There are many benefits to journaling for those experiencing overwhelming stress or emotions.
There are a handful of reasons why an individual may consider therapy. Whether that is to improve communication skills, deal with anxiety, overcome grief or understand and arm yourself with the tools to deal with PTSD, therapy is the right route for people that have a problem they would like help solving.
If you’re feeling unsure or nervous, know that it’s normal. We’re here to help you feel as supported as possible at every stage of your healing journey.
