Therapists share how to decompress after your appointment without ignoring your to-do list.
Aim to count to at least four as you inhale, imagining your diaphragm as a balloon filling with airTaking a moment to unwind after your workday therapy session will help you better jump back into your tasks.If you’re feeling especially overwhelmed or drained after your therapy session, understand that it is completely OK to feel this way. Don’t be too hard on yourself. Don’t let your inner voice criticise you.
“Instead, remind yourself that seeing a therapist is one of the best investments you can make for your mental health and well-being. Shift your focus on how seeking therapy has made a positive difference in your life,” Duke says.hen you focus on your senses in the present, it will shift your attention away from the painful memories and emotions that therapy might trigger, Elkon says.
To engage your senses, try activities like colouring, rubbing lotion on your hands, playing with a fidget toy or drinking a cup of hot tea or a very cold drink.If you scheduled a therapy appointment during your workday, make sure to have a snack and water on hand after the session. “Your body will likely have a stress response to the therapy session, leaving you feeling depleted, and having a healthy snack with some water is a way to nourish yourself,” says Kristin Meekhof, a therapist and author ofIt may be comforting to feel in control by tackling some items you’ve been putting off.
“Engaging in some sort of task that involves your thinking or planning brain will quiet the emotion centres and help you feel centred in the moment,” says Neha Chaudhary, a psychiatrist and chief medical officer ofChaudhary recommends drafting an email to someone at work , writing down a grocery list or meal plan for the week, or thinking about the next place you want to travel and what activities you would do there.
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