Standard Club has been collaborating witg Sailors’ Society’s Wellness at Sea, in order to share advice for when life seems like spiraling out of control.
As Min Jie Lee, Loss Prevention Executive, Standard Club, explains from time to time an event or series of events can leave us feeling depleted and overwhelmed.
After such an event people tend to feel shocked, numb, or unable to accept what has happened.
In this time, it is normal to experience mixed feelings. Being scared, feeling powerless, angry, guilty, sad or even ashamed and embarrassed – these are all normal. Physically you may struggle to sleep, have night terrors, headaches, changes in appetite, fatigue and more
says Mr. Lee
However, there are 8 things to keep in mind if when such a traumatic event occurs:
1. It takes time
Dealing with such an event can take weeks or months. Learning to live with the new reality after such an event is an ongoing process.
2. Connect with others who know what you’re going through
Sharing your feelings and story with someone who understands because of their shared experience can make your burden lighter.
3. Ask for support
Trust friends and family to help where needed.
4. You are important
Being strong can heal your own wounds, when you need to take time for yourself.
5. Baby steps
Set small objectives and celebrate achieving them.
6. If it helps, find out what happened
If you have uncertainty about the events that occurred, try to clarify it. Howeve, be aware that exploring the facts can bring about powerful emotions.
7. Get a routine
Eating, sleeping and exercising are key building blocks of how we feel.
8. Challenge yourself to do ‘normal’
Sometimes getting back to the things you did as part of your everyday life is a challenge. Try to identify ‘normal’ things that you are not doing anymore.
