Stressed or Burnt-out or depressed ? 

Wanna know whether you are stressed or burnt-out or depressed ? 

Let me help you, to KNOW YOURSELF & HEAL YOURSELF !

Life is a platform with various imaginable and unimaginable circumstances at every step. Human beings are designed to seek the Nature's Law suggested by Charles Darwin- the "Survival of the fittest" (phrased by Herbert Spencer). We are pushed to fight for our survival once we come out of our Mother's Womb (Ex: A baby cries n cries till its hunger is satisfied)- It's mode of survival is "Crying".

Many of us fight for our Material fitness (food, shelter, money,..), Physical fitness (exercise, health check-up,..) and Mental fitness (education, talents,..). But, very few take care of the "Emotional fitness". 

Uncared and Improper handling of emotions starts with STRESS and ends with SUICIDE !

Let's take one step at a time !

Am I Stressed ? 

ROOT Cause: when your survival is threatened or under overly demanding circumstances- Starts its Work. It can be internal stress (created by yourself) or external stress (created by others)...

Internal stress Factors: 

• Negative thoughts / Fear of failures.
• Inferiority complex / Low self esteem.
• Unsatisfied with yourself / Guilty. 
• Unsatisfied with your progress / Fear of future.
• Hormonal Imbalance

SELF-HEAL TIPS:
1. Forgive yourself and accept yourself
2. Plan to rectify your weaknesses
3. Believe in yourself
4. Meditate every morning (atleast 15 min)
5.  Indulge in your hobbies/ Always be occupied with something/ Listen music.

5. Believe in God (For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future". Jer 29:11- Bible)

6.Seek a friend/Counselling center- Sharing Helps!

External stress Factors: 

• Other persons/ Pestering/ Betrayal.
• Work pressure/ Deadlines
• Family/ Children/ Complicated relationships
• Finance/ Debts/ Material needs insufficiency

SELF-HEAL TIPS:
1. Forgive others and learn to handle people.
2. Learn to say "NO" to things that are excess to you.
3. Take time to talk and resolve complicated relations/ simply break up.
4. Plan for part-time jobs/ home-based jobs/ online jobs.
5. Take time to rest/ jogging/ trekking/ tourist spots. (Nature Heals science proves!- Scientific Proof)


Am I Burnt-Out ?

 ROOT Cause: Excessive and Prolonged Stress leads to Burnout. Where not only the emotions are affected, the Physical and mental exhaustion/energy loss also happens.

Symptoms:

• Feeling bad all the time; even when the surroundings around you are normal/happy.
• Loss of energy and feeling of exhaustion; less appetite/ulcers/can't walk more than 20 mins/sleeplessness
• Loss of emotional feelings; likes to be left alone/ being too silent/ easily irritated/ more anger and remorse/unable to cry sometimes.
• Loss of aim/ Hopelessness/ not satisfactory.
• Feeling at loss/ unaccepted.

SELF-HEAL TIPS:
1. Think of the good times and be thankful.
2. Regularize your eating schedule/ treat your ulcers. (Brain-Gut connection - If ur stomach feels good; then ur brain feels good-Scientifically proven!)
3. Make new friends/ remember your old friends-reconnect / try to be talkative./ stop talking to yourself.
4. Make long-term and short-term goals- (Share with your friend and ask him to hold you accountable-Optional, But it really helps!)
5. Appreciate yourself/ forgive yourself.
6. Take time to play (exercise, tennis,...) / use your talents (music, art, poetry,..)
7. Go outings/vacation trips with friends/family- But never go alone!
8. Read good books on stress management, emotional intelligence, novels,....anything u prefer)


Am I Depressed ?

ROOT Cause: Excessive and Prolonged Burnout state leads to Depression.It is serious illness which affects both the physical and mental health along with hormonal imbalance. Hormonal imbalance can only be treated medically. That's Why, SELF-HELP WON'T WORK!

Symptoms:

• Losing control of your state of mind.
• Repeatedly pondering and complaining about same one thing; abnormally.
• Self-help proves a failure.
• Others complain about your behavior changes with concern.
• Deterioration of health/ low immunity.
• Can't think properly/ doing math is difficult/ understanding books disorientation.
• Handling relationships is very complicated.
• No hope of getting motivated; even after you are given motivation.
• Frequent Suicidal tendencies.
• Dwelling in the bad times of your past/ unconscious at present/ no idea about future.

REMEDY:
1. Medical attention immediately needed.(Pills help to balance the hormones; once under control you can carry on with self-help tips for burnout and stressed conditions)
2. Family/ Friends understanding and co-operation needed.(To monitor medication/ to constantly motivate/ help to organize the goals and occupy you).
3. Meditation on spiritual books needed. (It gives the hope and Allows you to START A NEW LIFE WITH A BRAND NEW PERSONALITY !)


I hope this article educates u as well as gives you a hope for recovery. TAKE ONE DAY AT A TIME...You will be OKAY sooner than you believe....

Thank u dear for taking ur time to HEAL YOURSELF!

Jesus says, "I AM the WAY, the TRUTH and the LIFE". John:14:6a -BIBLE