At any place and at any time, no person can avoid traumatic events. The full-scale invasion has significantly affected the lives and mental state of Ukrainians, and receiving help from psychologists is now not something extraordinary. Should you turn to specialists when you can’t find a balance on your own, says WomanEL.
ContentWhy it is important to control your conditionWhen you need to contact a specialist
In the face of war and constant threats, each of us can experience difficult emotions: anxiety, worry, sadness, despair, irritation, anger and malice. All this is a natural reaction of the body and psyche to such events.
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Why is it important to control your condition
You should seek help from a psychologist in the same cases as you would see a doctor. It all depends on the state of mind, on the traumatic events that had to be experienced.
According to the candidate of psychological sciences, associate professor of the National University “Chernigov Collegium” named after T. G. Shevchenko Elena Girchenko, you need to pay attention to how you feel, how you sleep, eat, how your mood changes? Are you performing any actions automatically? Have you lost the taste for life?
Psychological changes can be as if imperceptible or unconscious. However, the body will signal them by changes in weight, for example, sleep disturbances — both insomnia and drowsiness, Elena noted.
You should watch yourself, or your loved ones may notice certain changes. Manifestations can be different, and the reasons are psychological. For example, physically you are constantly tired and exhausted, emotionally you are irritated and dissatisfied, intellectually you cannot concentrate. These are signals that require qualified assistance.
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When to See a Professional
Recognizing that you need a therapist can be an important step in improving your mental and emotional well-being. Here are some signals that may indicate the need to consult a specialist:
- Emotional difficulties: You constantly experience stress, anxiety, depression, panic or other negative emotions that affect your mood and quality of life.
- Interpersonal relationships: There are problems in relationships with loved ones, wife (spouse), children or colleagues
- Loss of a loved one: After the loss of a loved one, you may need professional support to manage your emotions and develop strategies for coping with the loss.
- Problems with self-esteem and self-esteem: if you have low self-esteem, or persistently feel unimportant
- Addictions and bad habits: if you have problems with alcohol, drugs, gambling or other bad habits.
If you experience any of these symptoms or other psychological difficulties, do not hesitate to contact a licensed psychologist or psychotherapist. They will provide the support, understanding and tools you need to improve your mental well-being and quality of life. Ukrainians face a long process of restoring mental health. And we need to start now…
We previously wrote how to calm a child during shelling.
