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Overthinking , anxiety and stress
My sister has been going through a lot , actually she lost grandmother 8 months ago and she was her only guardian. Now she is living with aunt( father's sister) but feels pressurized and thinks she is a burden on them and the uncle and aunt don't love them. But thats not the reality its just in her mind. And also the stress of studies as she is preparing for IIT-JEE and she isn't getting results till now that she was hoping of . But she has high ambitions to get in a prestigious college which makes her more stressful. Altogether its getting worse and she just keeps thinking over whole day without any productive result at the end of the day. Please I need a counselor for her .
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She is having Multiple Psychosocial issue.... Better to consult some Clinical psychologist who can help her in a grass root level....
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Hi Your sis is going through mix of trauma of death of grand mother, adaptability issue in aunt's house and pressure of best performance in academics It's really good that your sister is ambitious n trying hard to reach the desired goal As you are saying she is putting hard work still unable to achieve desired outcome....... In my opinion she should go for career counseling to find out right career to succeed in her life To handle over thinking n focus she can practice mindfulness
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Hi, it is good to know your sister is ambitious, your concern is she is feeling stressed. It looks like your sister is ambitious and she is someone who thinks about the well-being of other people and this is a good quality to have. I understand your sister is coping with the loss of her grandmother and is worried about her exams. It therefore looks like there is a lot on her mind. Do not worry too much your sister can consult a psychologist. A psychologist will help your sister find ways to feel calm and better.
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Dear human, thank you for sharing and reaching out. You’ve taken the first step in resolving your concern and I appreciate your decision to reach out for help. These all feelings are mostly connected to each other and if one feeling increases there is always a chance that others might come into place, so this can be pretty stressful to handle. But, you are not alone when there is pressure related to work, personal issues, etc., it always results in stress which might lead to anxiety and overthinking There are some practices that can be followed to ease your anxiety levels and which can help in order to live a much better life: Repeat your thought Turn on your music Go for a walk Focus on the present Get on chat with your closed ones Even though these tips are very much useful, it's always a good option to talk to someone who has high knowledge of these feelings and for that, you can book an appointment with us and talk fearlessly without any judgment. Take care! www.heartitout.in/book-a-session
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Overthinking and excessive worrying create feelings of distress and restlessness that may lead to anxiety or depression if left undealt with. Taking back control of your thoughts is the key to feeling peaceful again. Everyone overthinks their lives or options every once in a while. Some people, however, can't stop the wheels and halt their train of thoughts. Worries, doubts, and anxieties are a normal part of life. It’s natural to worry about an unpaid bill, an upcoming job interview, or a first date. But “normal” worry becomes excessive when it’s persistent and uncontrollable. You worry every day about “what ifs” and worst-case scenarios, you can’t get anxious thoughts out of your head, and it interferes with your daily life. Constant worrying, negative thinking, and always expecting the worst can take a toll on your emotional and physical health. It can sap your emotional strength, leave you feeling restless and jumpy, cause insomnia, headaches, stomach problems, and muscle tension, and make it difficult to concentrate at work or school. You may take your negative feelings out on the people closest to you.
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beginning of change. Before you can begin to address or cope with your habit of overthinking, you need to learn to be aware of it when it's happening. Any time you find yourself doubting or feeling stressed or anxious, step back and look at the situation and how you're responding. In that moment of awareness is the seed of the change you want to make. 2. Don't think of what can go wrong, but what can go right. In many cases, overthinking is caused by a single emotion: fear. When you focus on all the negative things that might happen, it's easy to become paralyzed. Next time you sense that you starting to spiral in that direction, stop. Visualize all the things that can go right and keep those thoughts present and up front. 3. Distract yourself into happiness. Sometimes it's helpful to have a way to distract yourself with happy, positive, healthy alternatives. Things like mediation, dancing, exercise, learning an instrument, knitting, drawing, and painting can distance you from the issues enough to shut down the overanalysis. 4. Put things into perspective. It's always easy to make things bigger and more negative than they need to be. The next time you catch yourself making a mountain out of a molehill, ask yourself how much it will matter in five years. Or, for that matter, next month. Just this simple question, changing up the time frame, can help shut down overthinking. 5. Stop waiting for perfection. This is a big one. For all of us who are waiting for perfection, we can stop waiting right now. Being ambitious is great but aiming for perfection is unrealistic, impractical, and debilitating. The moment you start thinking "This needs to be perfect" is the moment you need to remind yourself, "Waiting for perfect is never as smart as making progress." 6. Change your view of fear. Whether you're afraid because you've failed in the past, or you're fearful of trying or overgeneralizing some other failure, remember that just because things did not work out before does not mean that has to be the outcome every time. Remember, every opportunity is a new beginning, a place to start again. 7. Put a timer to work. Give yourself a boundary. Set a timer for five minutes and give yourself that time to think, worry, and analyze. Once the timer goes off, spend 10 minutes with a pen and paper, writing down all the things that are worrying you, stressing you, or giving you anxiety. Let it rip. When the 10 minutes is up, throw the paper out and move on--preferably to something fun. 8. Realize you can't predict the future. No one can predict the future; all we have is now. If you spend the present moment worrying about the future, you are robbing yourself of your time now. Spending time on the future is simply not productive. Spend that time instead on things that give you joy. 9. Accept your best. The fear that grounds overthinking is often based in feeling that you aren't good enough--not smart enough or hardworking enough or dedicated enough. Once you've given an effort your best, accept it as such and know that, while success may depend in part on some things you can't control, you've done what you could do. 10. Be grateful. You can't have a regretful thought and a grateful thought at the same time, so why not spend the time positively? Every morning and every evening, make a list of what you are grateful for. Get a gratitude buddy and exchange lists so you have a witness to the good things that are around you. Overthinking is something that can happen to anyone. But if you have a great system for dealing with it you can at least ward off some of the negative, anxious, stressful thinking and turn it into something useful, productive, and effective.
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I really appreciate your efforts and concern for your sister. Yes, talk g and sharing her emotions with a professional person might be useful and motivating for her.
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She needs emotional support, and sometimes people suffering from any critical mental situations but they are unable to say so it's good decision to consult with counselor
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You can consult me I am a psychologist, psychotherapist and counselor
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