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Benefits of talking out problems
Research shows that putting your feelings into words can diminish the response of the amygdala (the part of the brain that handles your fight or flight response, among other things) when you encounter things that are upsetting.
This in time makes you react with less stress when faced with the things that bother you.
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Talking about our problems
It can take a few forms:
- Venting to a trusted friend: just let your feelings out, with no real plan for a solution.
- Discussing a conflict with a partner: being able to be open about your feelings with your partner can make your communication healthier.
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Difficulties in reaching out
There are a lot of reasons talking about our problems can be difficult:
- We may be educated to internalize feelings, rather than expressing them.
- The emotions we're dealing with (guilt or shame) can feel so overwhelming that we can’t get up the motivation to talk ab...
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Constructive discussions
- Choose the right people to talk to. And if you need a lot of talk time, try spreading your conversations out to multiple people.
- Choose the right time to talk. Your friends may want to support you, but they have their own lives.
- Find a therapist. If ...
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