Hello everyone. I am Ksenia and today I want to share with you my experience and small victories over stress and anxiety.
It's no secret what kind of events are now taking place in the world.. Namely, in Ukraine. I live here, this is my home, and every day I have to make an effort to live on.
🧠States of constant anxiety - what I felt in the first days of the war ... I consoled myself that everything was about to end, but this did not happen, and I realized that I need to change, I need to think in a different direction.
🧠 Work in the rear. I try to look at everything with a positive, but here you will never find the bright side. To distract myself, I began to volunteer at various enterprises - somewhere I wove nets for camouflage, somewhere I cooked food for people, I sorted out my wardrobe and gave part to someone who needs it more than me. This made me feel better. I was able to understand that I was also acting, although I was not at the front, but I was fulfilling my mission in the rear.
🧠 Caring for the military or how to properly donate. Kyiv began to revive, people are returning home, establishments and cafes are opening. But every time I went in for a cup of coffee, I felt embarrassed ... I did not allow myself to live a normal life until I saw a great initiative - drink coffee - donate the same amount to the military, give them this cup of coffee every time you buy yourself! And it works! Many people feel better, the funds are replenished every day! I realized that there is no small amount, the main thing is to do it systematically and together, then the result will be more than you expect!
🧠Emotions are normal. Yes. It happens that after the news you just drop out of life, terrible pictures before your eyes, ringing in your ears ... You need to allow yourself to live these emotions, otherwise I think you can go crazy ... I want to cry - cry, share with a friend, ask for help and support! Unfortunately Iron Man only exists in comics, real people are not made of steel.
🧠Don't be shy. If you feel bad here, you need to take a break from the news, overload your head, do it. War is a marathon, not a sprint - you need to learn how to run a long distance, only then can you benefit others and not harm yourself.
👀 I hope my observations have become useful for you! I will gladly answer all questions! Perhaps you also have something to say about this? I'm waiting for your comments!