This topic is not new to myself with some of the clients I have had the privilege of working with in the past. There are all types of situations that help this type of issue to flourish. Unresolved trauma, unprocessed grief, loss, toxic relationships and addictions &/or mental health issues complicate life. Each layer of challenges that someone has can bring a certain unique flavor to the type of desperation and make us feel isolated without options.
As people unpack these layers with a competent person, each bit of understanding brings pockets of relief and gives a new buoyancy to life, no matter what the particular situation.
Here are some quick tips for readers today on relieving desperation in isolation.
1. Engage a support network, whether it is rebuilding an old one or starting new.
Look for these qualities:
a) non-judgmental persons
b) stable people
c) mix of professionals and non-professionals
d) people that let you know their boundaries
- hours available
- type of support offered
- reasonable time frame to answer you
- have things they won't cross a line for
- confidential
- human (don't have to be perfect!)
2. Practice good routines for health.
a) wake and sleep times
b) eating
c) drink 6 - 8 glasses of water
- this helps flush toxins
- helps you make better decisions
- naturally calms
d) cleansing routine
- including teeth
- wash up, shower, bath, sponge bath
- clean clothes
e) move your body every hour
f) limit or break up screen time
3. Small achievable goals
4. Journal
- the act of pen or pencil to paper itself is therapeutic for some
- it can be done on any device if you prefer
- it can reduce chronic pain, anxiety and other challenges significantly just by releasing your emotions to an outside source
5. Gratitude
- no matter the darkest situation or issue simply finding small things to be grateful for releases positivity and mental health
Breathe and keep on breathing! One breath at a time can change your world.
The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the position of this publication.
