We all have our own little survival-kit and ways of coping, when a sudden emotional low is being experienced.
Below, I have listed 4 of my main ways of coping in times of emotional break downs and inner turbulences.
1. Therapy
This one needs to be on top of my list. Therapy has been the space for my ultimate inner transformation and rebirth.
Oftentimes, our psyche tends to push its content down to the subconscious due to protective mechanisms.
The subconscious is not in a place of reach by ourselves, because the psyche’s first and foremost instinct is to censor the content of the subconscious, when trying to evoke them on our own.
That’s why getting guidance from a psychologist can cause a life-changing renewal and a soul awakening.
2. Journaling
Writing my thoughts and emotions out onto paper is one of the most relieving releases to my soul.
When journaling, it is important that the thoughts are being transferred to paper in an unfiltered way.
I usually prefer to journal digitally. It is such a habit for me by now, that I cannot imagine a reality without me putting out my thoughts and emotions in the form of words.
Seeing my own thoughts and emotions written out gives me a clarity, I seldom do feel.
3. Physical self-care
I have realized for myself that in times of lows and emotional break downs, one way to calm down my nervous system is by going back to the basics.
When our system is in imbalance, our psyche tends to do a regression, meaning that our hurt and helpless inner infant mode gets activated. What would comfort an infant?
Giving infants physical comfort is one of the main ways to soothe their system.
For example – in times like this – taking a warm shower or a bath can calm down your nervous system; or eating a delicious meal can comfort you and cause your brain to release relaxing hormones.
If you tune into your body, you will find out what it needs in order to feel more soothed.
4. Connecting with Arts
For me personally, listening to music and singing is a continuous form of therapy to me.
When I put in my headphones and listen to the music that matches my current emotion and allow my tears to flow freely, I start to feel a transformation of emotions that lead me me to feel a growing lightness in my system.
Or when I sing songs that reflect my current emotions, I start to feel a cathartic release.
Creating playlists according to genres might help you to select the songs that match your current mood.
„Art is a form of catharsis emotional release, purging, cleansing, purifying.“ – Dorothy Parker
Finding and adding new tools of growth and healing to our coping-kit, can add elasticity to our ways of facing new situations, and it can add further skills to our ways of dealing with times of turbulences.
I hope that you can take something from the above stated tools – if anything is listed that resonates with you.
Love and Peace, ✨
Kübra
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