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Peace of mind
I feel very tired and that is not by body but my mind. My father in law is really getting to me. My head pains almost everyday. Because of the same reason me and my wife have fights. I sometime crave peace of mind which I don't get. My father in law is very negative and I feel suffocated when he is around or in the same room. I do all the things possible to meet my responsibilities. His job is nit picking and getting all negative facts in front of me. What do you suggest?
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Hi there, In laws problem with couple exists since years back... Every house will be having this issue of not going well with elders of the family.... To be frank, we can never change the other person.... May be we can make that person understand a bit but can never change mental model of elderly people.... I understand your situation but nevertheless you can still be happy with whatever happening around you... Start finding happiness with in yourself.... Don't connect your happiness to the outer situation or external world.... There are few techniques and realization to find happiness with in yourself....
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Book an appointment with me for tele consultation one or two session and will sort out together your problems...
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Stay cheerful Watch funny movies... Watch animated movies... Don't be serious for long time... Take life as it comes... Go with the flow... Spend quality time with your partner... Go outings with friends... Enjoy each moment of life... Stay positive Eat ealthy Sleep well Take care.
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Hi, Happiness is a state of mind. Begin to understand yourself well and the nature around us. We are not perfect beings, hence trying to becoming perfect or forcing ourselves too much can lead to too unrealistic expectations and stressful situations. Hence we all should begin with accepting our limitations, thus leading to relax mind and platform to overcome our limitations and also state of mind to accept others limitation which will further lead to a better relationship with people around us Sensitive or emotional personality might find difficult to handle emotions during stressful conditions Hence might feel very uncomfortable handling their emotions especially during an emotional outburst with near and dear ones. Such situations can lead to soured/bitter relationship. Stop being too critical on you Accept your limitations and work on it
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Don't stay in this state long duration, try to take help from a mental health professional especially the Psychiatrist who is also good in counselling skills and can impart positive psychology to you
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Tips to overcome Low Mood and anxiety 1 Learn relaxation techniques like slow deep diaphragmatic breathing, progressive muscle relaxation technique 2. Practice yoga and meditation 3. Practice mindfulness 4. Regular physical exercise 5. Avoid excessive coffee or tea 6. Good balanced diet 7. Good night sleep 8. Quality family time 9. Good social network 10. Keep yourself occupied with work that you love All the best be happy 💐💐
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You can’t change the person opposite you but you can definitely change yourself, the way you think so that it dosent affect you. I am an online counselor and an internationally certified NLP practitioner. You can connect with me for an appointment if required. Please visit my Facebook page to know my work. Happy to help !
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There are things that needed to be sorted and for that you need to seek help as emotional as well as physical Heath is getting affected due to which relationship is getting affected. Need to accept the fact of you in law and also how to deal with the same.
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Seek Counseling for better treatment/suggestions in detail
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I understand your predicament and would like to make a few suggestions that might help you. I want you to know that with awareness of how the mind works and how thoughts are generated, you will get better at dealing with them. Today, the mind is fixated on something. Tomorrow it could be obsessed about another person/event/topic. Understanding the nature of the mind and how thoughts are generated will help you deal with them. The nature of the Mind, which in simple terms we experience as thoughts, is such that, it will keep shifting its focus from one object/topic/event to another. Ii always needs something to hold on to. Another important characteristic of the Mind is this - You will either have thoughts about the past or the future. This will keep alternating. Try thinking about the present moment - you will see that the Mind and 'Now' can never coexist. The Mind has 3 states in general. Sometimes, you may find yourself having very positive, inspiring thoughts. During other times, you may find yourself very emotional, or all charged for action. Whereas during other times, you may feel very lethargic, dull or lazy. These states will keep alternating. Having understood the nature of the mind, the first step towards mental health is to become aware of your thoughts. Learning to be an observer of your thoughts, learning to observe them from a distance like clouds passing in the sky. The next step is knowing that you have the power to choose which thought you wish to focus on and act on and exercising that power. With practice, you will have better mastery over this process. Having negative thoughts is something that plagues everybody from time to time. Trust me, even if everything was perfect, you will still find some shortcomings somewhere and brood about it. Tension or anxiety is a physiological response which is again part of being human. It is normal to have such thoughts about any situation. As mentioned above, with practice, you will learn to focus and entertain only those thoughts are healthy enough to be acted upon. Whenever you feel overwhelmed by thoughts, just bring your focus back to your breath and take a few relaxing breaths. You will automatically be able to focus on the task at hand and do what is required. Whatever you feed your mind through your sense organs will be replayed to you as thoughts. Be conscious of this. Take care of the content you feed your mind - the kind of books you read, the websites you visit, the kind of music you listen to, the kind of food you eat, the kind of company you keep ( "You are an average of five people you spend most of your time with" ) Ask yourself : Where would I like to see myself ten years from now? What should I do today to reach there ten years from now? What would I do if I knew I wouldn't fail? What would I do if I weren't afraid? No matter how impossible the answers might seem, I want you to know that you can and will make them possible. Take the first step. The rest will follow. A beautiful future awaits you. Take ownership of every time, take responsibility for it and confidently work towards your dreams and aspirations. One day you will thank these dark moments for being the fuel for your success. Please set aside time for exercise daily and make sure you eat healthy every time. People who seem to threaten our peace of mind are the ones that serve as fuel for our evolution. Have faith in yourself. You are capable of dealing with this. You are going to do just fine. Take care.
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Thankyou for Sharing, I appreciate that you are approaching guidance from professionals, I understand how tough for you to deal with it, You  must be going through hard time you feel, and I understand it's difficult, First of all calm yourself, remember "No poison can kill Positive thinker and No medicine can cure Negative thinker", You are doing all your responsibilities and giving your best, It's OK to take stand for yourself, specially when all this things starts impacting on your health, Work little more on your self-esteem, If need please consult with Psychologist to help you best.
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Hello Practo user, Stress is basically a reaction the body has when changes occur or to uncomfortable situations. It can respond to these changes physically, mentally or emotionally. You are getting affected both physically and emotionally, physical symptom like headache and emotionally your peace of mind or mental health is getting affected. I suggest you to consult a clinical Psychologist as a detailed history of the case is required before giving you some guidance related to it. A Clinical Psychologist aims to improve the quality of life and guides the patients in the same direction. Psychologist would be able to guide you how to manage such stressful situations. You can also follow certain tips to manage the stress : Accept that there are events that you cannot control, Learn and practice relaxation techniques, Exercise regularly, seek out social support and lastly avoid consuming alcohol or cigarettes.
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Acceptance of the situation, relaxation techniques, exercise regularly, seek out social support and avoid consumption of alcohol and cigarettes.
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I can understand the situation and the issues you are facing and between you both as couples too. I suggest you to connect with me or any other psychologist to have a detailed discussion and understanding.. https://prac.to/hema-sampath-psychologist-dir
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