Inner Wounds Are Getting More And More Disturbing, Try To Reduce Them With These 4 Self-healing Techniques

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JAKARTA - Self-healing can be interpreted as a process of healing inner or mental wounds that can be caused by various things. These inner wounds can be of various kinds, such as endless sadness, feeling of failure, anxiety about something, to lead to depression. Cited from the blog of a clinical psychologist, Dr. Carla Manly, Wednesday, October 27, there are four ways you can heal your inner wounds.

Make positive suggestions to fight negative thoughts

The way you talk to yourself can move you forward or keep you stuck in your heartache. Oftentimes, having a mantra you say to yourself in times of emotional sadness can help you reorganize your thoughts. For example, try saying positive sentences like, "I'm lucky to have found a new path in life that's good for me."

Create physical distance

It's not uncommon for someone to tell you that you should distance yourself from the person or situation that irritates you. According to clinical psychologist Ramani Durvasula, that's not a bad idea. “Creating physical or psychological distance between ourselves and certain people, or situations, can help with self-healing efforts for the simple reason that we don't have to think about it, process it, or be reminded of it,” she explains.

Pay full attention to the present day

According to Lisa Olivera, a licensed marriage and family therapist, the more we can focus on the present, the less impact our past or future will have on us. "When we start practicing to be mindful of what's happening at the moment, the pain we have over ourselves will decrease, and we have more freedom to determine how we want to respond to our lives," she adds.

Let the negative emotions flow

Instead of avoiding negative emotions, it's a good idea to keep them flowing. These negative emotions include sadness, disappointment, anger, and sadness. "These negative emotions are like riptides," explains Durvasula. "Let them flow out of you. It may require mental health intervention, but fighting them can get you stuck," she added.