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What to Expect if You Lose Your Job
Unfortunately, in this economy, more and more people, especially those under 30, are finding themselves in the unemployment line. Losing your job can be traumatic, stressful, and anxiety-producing. Fears of financial security run through your head, and many experience feelings of grief and loss. It’s not easy, but it is temporary.
Here are some things to keep in mind:
Check Your Benefits
Here’s some good news: You may be able to receive unemployment benefits to help you get by. After your last day of your job, you can start the process of claiming unemployment. The process differs by state, so click here to get some general information about unemployment benefits and a link to your state’s unemployment agency. Keep in mind, however, that it generally takes 2 to 3 weeks for you to receive your first check. So just be aware of this when you are paying bills or spending money.
Stay off the Couch
You will have a lot of time on your hands. Since you’re not going to work, you may find yourself still in bed at 10 a.m., or even noon. Without responsibility or somewhere to be and with feelings of depression and stress, it’s easy to spend all day in bed or on the couch watching daytime TV. But it’s important to have a routine, practice self-care, and be social.
If you’ve been there before, how did you make it through a stretch of unemployment? Share your experiences on the You Matter Blog and read the rest of the entry here.
Six Celebs Speak Out About Mental Health
Their lives may be far from ordinary, but actors, musicians, athletes, and writers have emotional and mental health issues just like the rest of us. When a celeb opens up about depression, anxiety, and mental disorders, it can have a major impact on the way people think about these issues. That’s why it’s so great that these celebrities came forward and shared their stories. We hope their strength and courage will encourage more people, famous or not, to reach out for help when they need it.
“One of the biggest things for me was being honest with everybody about it. And let them know, like, you know, there are gonna be times when we’re gonna have to slow down so I can just make sure everything is intact. The second step was finding somebody that I could talk to, but that I was going to be honest with and that not necessarily that they had all the answers for me, but, like, that I could get it all out to them and then, like, together we could piece things together. I found that talk therapy with this guy has been the best thing that I’ve had.”
“[After therapy,] for the first time in my life I started to feel. It was such a humbling experience to not just push your feelings aside and ignore them. I’m thankful now that I’m feeling, you know?”
See what other celebs are saying about depression, anxiety, and mental disorders here.
Making Time for You: Self-Love Matters, Too
Lately, “self-care” has become a hot topic among doctors, psychologists, and health care providers. Although the term is a clinical one, it simply means personal health maintenance and includes any activities you can do to improve health and treat or prevent disease. Article after article offers tips, principles, and plans for self-care. Yet, few of these articles explain why self-care (which we like to call self-love) is so important and that practicing it not only reduces stress, but also improves overall health and boosts self-esteem. It’s more than just a stress reducer. It’s a commitment to yourself that says, “I’m important. I matter.”
When we’re less stressed, more relaxed, and we feel good about ourselves, we’re better able to deal with life’s difficulties. If you’ve ever experienced depression or anxiety, you know that it can make every little thing that much harder. When you have a routine of taking care of yourself, it is easier to cope with challenges and relieve symptoms.
It’s important to keep in mind that self-care is not the same as pampering.
Read the rest of the entry on the You Matter Blog.
What To Expect When You Move Back Home
If you are just graduating from college, have just lost your job, or are having a hard time making ends meet, you may face having to move back in with your parents. And it might suck. But don’t worry, there are plenty of things you can do to prepare yourself emotionally for the move.
First of all, know that you are not alone. We are called boomerang kids or the boomerang generation because, these days, 3 in 10 young adults will have to move back home because of tight finances. In fact, according to the Pew Research Center, 78 percent of the boomerang generation feel OK about living with mom and dad and 77 percent are hopeful about their future finances.
You may be living under your parents’ roof again, but this time you are living there as an adult. Now that you’re an adult, you shouldn’t expect your mom to make your bed or supply you with clean laundry. Not only will you need to take care of your responsibilities like you did when you were on your own, but you may be asked to help out with household chores or to chip in with expenses. It may seem like a bummer at first, but this will help you feel responsible and in control. It will also encourage your parents to treat you as an adult.
Read the rest of this entry here.
Today might be one of the best days of your life. Or it might suck. You may be dealing with family drama, stress, or relationship issues. And you might be thinking that you just can’t handle it anymore. Or you might be helping a friend who is struggling and may be lost as to what you should say or do. Let us help you through.
You Matter is a movement of people who believe that suicide is preventable. No matter what you are dealing with or how much emotional pain you feel, there is help out there. It might not be easy to ask for, and your problems won’t magically go away, but in time, things will get better.
To read the rest of the post, visit the You Matter website.
Demi Lovato Speaks Out Against Bullying
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