When I look at my Twitter timeline, everyone seems so tense I wonder if they're Berserkers, to the point where I get the feeling they don't even know what they're getting angry about. With every single post, I feel like I'm being asked whether I'm "0 or 100" or "right or left," so I'm careful every day about the material and words I choose.
Many people are worried that they might need a digital detox. With the changes in our environment and uncertainty about the future, I've been feeling a bit high lately, but I think that soon there will be many people who suddenly feel depressed.
Normally, this would be the time of year when we start to worry about May blues, but this year things might be a little different...
Japanese Red Cross Society video "What comes after the virus"
The Japanese Red Cross Society's YouTube channel. It was a hot topic on the news, so I'm sure many people have seen it.
If you haven't seen it yet, check it out below.
[Japanese Red Cross Society] "What comes after the virus"
What is something that spreads from person to person and may be even more frightening than a virus? And what can we do about it?
What I thought was clever about this film was how it "externalized" the fear. It was amazing how it separated the emotions that were originally growing inside of you, treated them as an external problem, and presented ways to deal with them. I think I was able to watch it without feeling too heavy-hearted.
A common example of externalization is when a child who is not attending school blames themselves for not being able to go to school, or feels that they are being blamed by those around them, and so they blame their inability to go to school on being "lazy," separate the problem from the child, and work together to find a solution.The old phrase "Go away, pain, pain" is also an example of externalization.
The owner has never seen it, but the story of Yo-kai Watch is often mentioned as an example.
The process of "objectifying" problems and emotions and thinking about them. By separating yourself from them, you may feel a little better. It may also make it easier to share with others.
If you've been feeling uneasy lately, it might be a good idea to stop and write down what you're frustrated or anxious about and try to organize your thoughts.
The note below is also organized in a table and is very interesting, so I hope it will be helpful.
Many people think they are in a resistance phase.
I know it can be difficult with so many things to think about and do, but I recommend that you become aware of your condition before it's too late.
