It can be tough for all people, including mental-health pros, to put things in perspective.
So here, therapists share 13 ways they cope with their worries.
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And thats the case for all folks, regardless of age, background, or life experiences.
She is the founder of Butterfly Love counseling services.
Yep, even the mental-health professionals who supply their patients with tools forcoping with overwhelming worry.
therapist and author ofYou Are Not Crazy: Letters from Your Therapist
So, find out how they, themselves, put things in perspective.
Doing so may just help you put things in perspective.
An upcoming race felt like life or death.
My mother helped me one time by asking, Will you even remember this race in one year?
Seeing things from a different perspective helps people see situations and problem-solve more effectively.
Seeing things from a different perspective helps people see situations and problem-solve more effectively.
Then, have a go at approach the issue the same way.
One way to find meaning is to create a narrative, Dr. Carter says.
For example, if your partner isnt texting you back, you may create a story to explain why.
therapist and author ofYou Are Not Crazy: Letters from Your Therapist
One possible reason is because their partner doesnt care.
With a more balanced perspective, she says, youll likely feel less stress.
Its powerful to be able to name the emotion that youre feeling in your mind.
So, if youre worried youll fail at something, tell yourself that youre actually going to crush it.
Telling yourself theres nothing to worry abouteven if you dont believe it at allcan really help, he says.
Get up and move
Physically changing your environment can make a difference.
With the shift in environment can come a change in mind-set, says Dr. Martinez.
Just thinking or saying it gives you a moment to see how that perspective feels, he says.
Even shooting off a quick text to a friend about whats stressing you out can help.
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Therapists need their own therapy, Dr. Carter says.
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