Families who nurture their relationships tend to communicate better in times of stress.
They are less likely to view events as stressful in the first place. And when stressors do arise, they are more likely to develop creative solutions to their problems and communicate in ways that lift one another up.
families face challenges from time to time. Some common challenges families face in addition to managing chronic pain include things like moving house, separation or divorce, parenting issues, pressure at work or school, unemployment and financial problems, illness or disability of a family member, death of a family member, drug, alcohol, gambling addiction, and domestic violence.
Any sort of change can make you or your family members feel stressed, even good change. It's not just the change or event itself, but also the reaction to it that matters. What may be stressful is different for each person, so look for signs of stress in all members of your family.
Possible Signs of Stress Anxiety:
* Back pain
* Constipation or diarrhea
* Depression
* Fatigue.
* Headaches.
* High blood pressure.
* Insomnia.
* Problems with relationships.
* Shortness of breath.
* Stiff neck.
* Upset stomach.
* Weight gain or loss.
Tips for Dealing with Stress:
* Don't worry about things you can't control, such as the weather.
* Do something about the things you can control.
* Prepare to the best of your ability for events you know may be stressful.
* Work to resolve conflicts with other people.
* Ask for help from friends, family or professionals.
* Set realistic goals at home and at work.
* Exercise.
* Meditate.
* Get away from your daily stresses with group sports, social events and hobbies.
* Your own well-being comes first.
* mindfulness practice.
* Releasing pent-up emotions.
* Distracting oneself.
* Managing hostile feelings.
Try to look at change as a positive challenge.
Anyone who has ever tried juggling knows that it is much harder to juggle if you have too many balls or if one of the balls is much heavier than all the others. Everything seems to get out of balance. The same occurs with problems. If you are juggling too many challenges all at once or if one challenge is heavier or more stressful than the others, then life can get a bit out of balance. It can be hard to juggle or cope with everything at once.
How families can communicate, support each other, and stay resilient in the face of difficult times.
Below are 6 tips to improve the way you can communicate to other people about your pain:
* Timing.
* Be clear and focused.
* Voice your feelings.
* Body language represents you.
* Facial Expression.
* Listen even if it means more then you talk.
Here are some questions that families face:
* How can families foster forgiveness?
* What’s the best way to talk to our kids about how they’re doing after a divorce?
* How can we support our kids through a divorce?
* How can we encourage communal coping in our families?
*What helps families become resilient during hard times?
* How can we help our families communicate better?
* How to identify effective forms of communication?
* How to identify the stress that is related to your family challenges?
* How to identify challenges you and your family might currently be facing?
* How to identify the unique strengths of your family?
Recognizing the warning signs:
* Mood:
It’s normal to sometimes feel overwhelmed by the demands of parenthood.Find a healthcare provider that acknowledges your feelings and supports you.Talk to someone. 1 in 5 mothers experience postpartum depression. We are now aware that dads and parenting partners also can experience postpartum depression.
*Temper:
Frequently losing your temper can be a sign that you are experiencing unhelpful amounts of stress. Look at the main sources of stress in your life and make a plan. Be mindful of how you talk to your child.Find ways throughout your day to reduce stress levels take a walk, read a book, exercise, meditate, explore in nature. Remember the basics for both you and your children eat well and regularly, drink plenty of water, get enough rest, and nurture your sense of humor.
* Embarrassment:
As parents, we’ve all had our share of embarrassing moments out in public with our children.Talk to your child about their behavior: If your child is repeating a behavior that needs to be different, talk with them about it before it happens.Develop a coping plan for yourself when you start to feel embarrassed. This could include deep breaths, politely removing yourself or your child from the situation, using a coping thought (“this is just a stage”) or diffusing the situation with a joke.
* Frustration:
Before you respond to a frustrating situation, pause for a moment and take a few deep breaths. Breathe slowly in through your nose, deep into your belly. Replace unhelpful thoughts with positive coping statements.
It is hoped that you have gained more information about the unique strengths and challenges faced by your family and how your family can play an important part in influencing your experience of chronic pain.
Here are some particulars you may have learnt:
* That there are resources available to deal with challenges.
* That all families face challenges which causes stress.
* That your family has unique strengths which can be harnessed.
*That you are not alone in coping with pain.
Recognizing when there’s a problem is one of the first steps to improving your parenting skills. As a parent it’s important to know some of the signs that you may be struggling to keep up with the demands of parenthood.
Do things together eat, play, socialize spend quality time together as much as possible to help strengthen your family...