A canceled project, a lack of job opportunities or being fired from a company, a family fight and a divorce are, for many people, a cause of frustration and discouragement.
Discouragement is a feeling that someone experiences every time a specific circumstance or reality in general takes their spirits away and plunges them into a state of discouragement , hopelessness and frustration .
Unfortunately, at any age and for different reasons you can go through a moment of discouragement and come to feel or believe that nothing makes sense and that there is no solution capable of reversing the situation. When you become discouraged, you lose your desire, become immersed in a state of apathy , are filled with negative thoughts and, in general, lack sufficient mental clarity and strength (spiritual, physical or moral) to overcome this ordeal without help.
It is normal to have a time, a few hours or even a couple of days of low energy where pessimism , anguish and despondency prevail, but if the situation worsens, it endangers the life of a subject, it extends further. Beyond a period understood as logical or it triggers alarming consequences, then you have to act: whether it is oneself requesting help in time to get ahead or a family member, friend or close friend aware of the reluctance , grief , internal emptiness and lack of motivation. that is consuming a loved one from the inside.
Triggers of discouragement
There is no single trigger for discouragement . This sensation may appear as a reaction after receiving bad news, due to the effect of a chemical imbalance in the brain or a change registered in work matters, within a group of friends or in the family unit, for example.
To achieve an optimal quality of life and good future prospects, it is essential to avoid and combat chronic discouragement . How to work intimately in order to reduce the chances of suffering from this state that, inevitably, leads to exhaustion , imbalance and illness ? Trying to ensure that the self-demand and the degree of responsibility or commitment assumed are not excessive, being reasonable when setting goals or establishing expectations, carrying out an annual medical check-up, setting short, medium and long-term objectives in order not to lose motivation and Taking care of both the mind and the body with positive thoughts , physical exercise and correct nutrition . It is always a good idea to build strong emotional ties, surround yourself with good people, eat a healthy and balanced diet, enjoy outdoor plans, fight stress and worries, get enough rest and reserve time for leisure and well-being .
You should never minimize the influence and consequences of lack of spirit . Nor should we ignore or be indifferent to a panic attack , an anxiety disorder or one or more symptoms framed in depression : consultation with a professional specialized in mental health is necessary to receive an accurate diagnosis and know how. confront the problem with a view to a favorable evolution.
You must have a strong support network and know how to ask for help in a timely manner to be able to cope in the best possible way with each desperate situation that causes a high level of anguish, frustration and discouragement.
It is enough to analyze cases of close people or even decipher one's own sensations and emotions to know that a love breakup, the difficulties that arise throughout the student stage, the death or suffering of someone loved, the lack of Employment or being left without a stable source of income are triggers for discouragement . Sometimes, one of these or other factors causes a breakdown and requires an internal reordering with therapy sessions, changes in habits and the power of resilience to regain calm and embrace the fullness that was thought to be lost.
Consequences of being discouraged
The consequences of being discouraged have an impact on different organs of the body and mind, in addition to unbalancing bonds, affecting daily activities and putting even the family economy in check.
The discouraged individual may not be able to take in the dimension of his pain , but he suffers firsthand the complications of his lack of spirit or low energy : it is difficult for him to put aside his pain, the strength to get up and face his routine does not accompany him. and is then left in a condition of extreme vulnerability . Your immune system weakens and impatience , nervousness , exhaustion , tiredness , fatigue and insomnia , among other signs of discomfort and imbalance, only highlight the need to recognize that you have a problem and that there is no problem. no alternative but to face it.
When you go through a stage characterized by suffering, sadness, pain and desolation, the best decision you can make is to consult a professional specialized in mental health, let yourself be helped, supported and accompanied by friends or family and try to maintain calm, trusting that better times will soon arrive and, with it, the desired well-being.
As discouragement usually goes hand in hand with the tendency to isolate, it is essential that the environment knows how to notice and interpret alarm signals (uncontrollable crying , deep melancholy , a neglected physical appearance, apathetic comments, etc.) to provide support and, in a timely manner, show to the person affected by decay and reluctance that they are not alone and there will always be someone at their disposal who will listen to them, accompany them and assist them in everything they require to recover their well-being and have a dignified, pleasant and happy life.