Emotional numbness is a process (mental and emotional) of disabling feelings in response to a traumatic event. EA can be a side effect of PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), anxiety or one of the symptoms of depression. In some cases, this condition may indicate that the person is not ready to deal with negative emotions, so
Many people are waiting for long trips at this difficult time. Member of the International Federation of Functional Training, Speaker of International Congresses offers simple and effective exercises that will come in handy when you have to sit or stand for a long time. From long sitting muscles become swollen and gradually lose sensitivity. It
In peacetime, most people live with some confidence in the future. When there is stability, habit, even routine, which allows to some extent stereotypes to think, perceive, react and act according to algorithms. The stability of the present and the certainty of the future preserves mental energy, allows you to gather strength to make important
Love supports in difficult situations, gives strength to care for loved ones, and gives a sense of stability. However, love itself needs support – especially at the time of forced separation. Experts from the Institute for Cognitive Modeling and the online platform “Tell Me” answered how to save feelings. We publish advice from psychologists. Difficulties
For some reason we do not allow ourselves to joke or repost funny videos and memes. But humor can save us from psychological trauma. Laughter is a protective and saving mechanism of our body. It relaxes and distracts, gives hope for a bright future and gives a sense of protection. Humor in war is needed
Self-harm (also used in English – selfharm) – is the deliberate infliction of pain and harm, intentional damage to your body. People who have experienced violence and rape, who do not know how to deal with difficult emotions, can harm themselves. Make your inner pain visible. In the international classification of diseases, selfharm includes not
Every day we communicate with people: in transport, at work, in cafes and during personal meetings. But maintaining a conversation is not easy in all situations. Not everyone can become a virtuoso in communication, especially if you do not like to talk for more than five minutes, but you can keep up the conversation with
Constant anxiety, poor sleep, negative thoughts haunt almost everyone, and these are the main symptoms of stress. To avoid it, you need to fight them not to turn this condition into a chronic one. We have found 10 ways to calm your mind and body and stop being anxious. Inflating an imaginary balloon Diaphragmatic (deep)
Terrible dreams are one of the consequences of prolonged stress, when in a dream we continue to experience traumatic events. However, healthy sleep is the basis of our life, we must try to restore it as soon as possible. A few simple techniques to get rid of nightmares. Flashback technique It is used by American
