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Nurturing love and well-being: The interplay between marriage and mental health
Marriage is a beautiful union that holds the promise of companionship, support, and shared experiences. While it can be a source of immense joy and fulfillment, the dynamics within a marriage can also significantly impact mental health. In this article, we’ll explore the intricate relationship between marriage and mental well-being, examining both the positive and challenging aspects and…
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Break the problem down
From personal experience, life is hard and stress hits you like a tonne of bricks. Exams are coming, deadlines are forever nearing and you feel like one thing is coming at you after another and you can’t possibly finish all this in time to the best of your ability but omg everyone will be mad or disappointed if you don’t and AHHHHHHHH
Stop that.
When you are overwhelmed by stress and believe you cannot possibly succeed, face that shit objectively. Write your stress source down or talk it out and belittle it as much as you can.
For example: “holy shit I have to sit an A Level in Maths and I’ve been learning the content for less than a year all on my own. I don’t have many practice materials and that shit looks hard. I will run out of time because I also have 4 other A Levels to sit and I will fail.” (Me irl bc I’m crazy)
Becomes: “It’s a few questions on a sheet of paper. All you have to do is work on your weaknesses. You should make a timetable to prove to yourself you have time. It’s not A* or bust - do your best.”
Because that’s all it is. Take the emotions away from the problem. Temporarily take everything that’s riding on that one thing away and strip it right back to what it’s really about. Make yourself believe that it is not above you. Once you convince yourself you can do it, actually doing it becomes a hell of a lot easier.
*I’m not saying those things are not important or not a big deal. I’m saying for the sake of your sanity, make it manageable.*