Dealing With Stress
Amy Timmerman, Extension Educator
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01/25/2024
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The start of 2024 has had some major challenges for many across the state from arctic polar temperatures, blizzards and snow squalls. Now there are discussions of ice jams, rain and potential flooding that may occur over the next few weeks. The entire slogan of “Nebraska isn’t for everyone” is really holding true.
Throughout all these situations you may have feelings of stress, worry, anger, frustration, loss, and sadness. It is critical to remember that everyone is different, and everyone will find their own way of coping with the situation or even memories of past traumatic experiences.
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- [00:00:00.829]This is Amy Timmerman with Nebraska Extension
- [00:00:03.199]and this weeks Extension update.
- [00:00:05.459]The start of 2024 has had some major challenges for many across the state
- [00:00:10.974]from arctic polar temperatures, blizzards and snow squalls.
- [00:00:16.119]Now there are discussions of ice jams, rain and potential
- [00:00:19.959]flooding that may occur over the next few weeks.
- [00:00:22.573]The entire slogan of “Nebraska isn’t for everyone”
- [00:00:25.815]is really holding true.
- [00:00:27.579]Throughout all these situations you may have feelings of stress,
- [00:00:31.066]worry, anger, frustration, loss, and sadness.
- [00:00:35.276]It is critical to remember that everyone is different,
- [00:00:37.836]and everyone will find their own way of coping with the situation
- [00:00:41.386]or even memories of past traumatic experiences.
- [00:00:44.899]Here are six positive coping strategies as we navigate the beginning of 2024.
- [00:00:50.802]1. Acknowledge Your Feelings:
- [00:00:53.188]It is important to remember that some stress and emotional reaction will occur
- [00:00:57.321]when facing similar situations that lead to a past traumatic experience.
- [00:01:02.038]I personally have certain feelings of anger, stress, and anxiety when
- [00:01:06.897]weather conditions are leading to events that occurred with the flood in 2019.
- [00:01:10.897]Acknowledge those feelings and allow yourself the opportunity
- [00:01:14.267]to express those feelings of sadness, anger, or frustration
- [00:01:18.313]will help to relieve some of the stress.
- [00:01:20.563]Remember feelings those emotions do not make us bad or weak.
- [00:01:25.450]2. Find Healthy Stress Coping Methods:
- [00:01:29.245]Stress coping mechanisms vary from individual to individual.
- [00:01:33.195]The trick is finding and engaging the methods that works best for you which
- [00:01:36.809]may be running, taking a walk, reading, journaling, or jigsaw puzzles for examples.
- [00:01:44.184]3. Be Compassionate to Yourself:
- [00:01:47.382]We can be our own worst enemy with our self-destructive negative talk.
- [00:01:51.506]Show yourself compassion, kindness, and patience that you give to others.
- [00:01:56.321]It is okay that we have those bad days and not accomplish all the tasks on our list.
- [00:02:01.052]Focus on your self-care needs to help you process the emotions.
- [00:02:05.810]4. Accept Help from Others:
- [00:02:08.690]Some individuals feel that accepting help
- [00:02:10.684]from others is a sign of weakness which it is not.
- [00:02:13.526]It is an opportunity for the people in your life
- [00:02:15.936]to show that they care about you.
- [00:02:18.836]Take them up on their offer to scoop off your sidewalk
- [00:02:21.646]after the next snowstorm or stop by for coffee so they can support you.
- [00:02:26.190]Support from others is essential for everyone to cope, heal and recover.
- [00:02:31.577]5. Social Support System:
- [00:02:34.074]Reaching out and talking to friends, family, faith community
- [00:02:37.840]or spiritual guidance is a positive way to deal with emotions.
- [00:02:41.718]This is a terrific opportunity to unload or vent fears, frustrations,
- [00:02:46.932]challenges, etc. in a safe environment while getting the support that you need.
- [00:02:52.486]And finally 6. Help Others:
- [00:02:55.126]Giving back to others and the community
- [00:02:57.227]is a wonderful way to provide a sense of satisfaction and joy.
- [00:03:02.203]Remember if your emotions and stress turn into distress or we recognize
- [00:03:06.973]chronic stress in others to reach out for professional assistance.
- [00:03:10.973]The Nebraska Rural Response Hotline at 1-800-464-0258
- [00:03:17.830]provides valuable information and resources, including
- [00:03:21.121]free vouchers for counseling sessions through the Counseling
- [00:03:23.942]Outreach and Mental Health Therapy program.
- [00:03:26.442]If someone close to you is having a mental crisis or is emotionally distress,
- [00:03:31.344]you can call or text the Nation Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 9-8-8.
- [00:03:38.184]This has been Amy Timmerman with Nebraska Extension.
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