Hello again! This week’s blog discusses something each of us has or will face at some point and that is drama and its effect on your health. Whether we create it, participate in it or avoid it at all costs, it seems to be prevalent. Lets talk about who, what, when where and why.
YOU KNOW THE KIND…
Perhaps you’ve been privileged to know at least one “Drama Queen.” If so, you recognize their insatiable thirst for validation that often comes in the form of drama. It takes very little to get the “drama wheels” in motion. Strap yourself in. It can be quite a ride.
DRAMA
The definition of drama is (slang) Rumor, lying or exaggerated reaction to life events; an angry dispute or scene; intrigue or spiteful interpersonal maneuvering. Noun.
CONTAGION
If you bear witness to drama, you understand that it is an attention-seeking attitude that can be quite contagious. Those so called “drama queens” enjoy being the center of the lives of everyone around them. It can be physically, mentally and emotionally unhealthy. How do you steer clear and avoid drama like the plague?
ADVICE FOR THOSE INFECTED
Today, kentuckycounselingcenter.com gives us advice on how to protect your mental space when overly dramatic people infect you and disturb your peace.
- Remember to accept that they most likely won’t change.
- Expect complicated situations to happen. When they do, remain calm and step away from the drama.
- Remember it is rarely about you and more often about them and their own issues and insecurities.
- Don’t feel obligated to solve their problems, instead, set healthy boundaries and offer only what you can and are able.
- Trust that not everyone appreciates drama. Seek the support of a friend who can relate. Just because you want to be in the loop doesn’t mean you want the drama.
EMOTIONAL/PHYSICAL HEALTH
An article from www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov reports that emotional distress can create susceptibility to physical illness. “Emotional health is defined as “being confident and positive and able to cope with the ups and downs of life.” Several epidemiological studies have shown that social and emotional support can protect against premature mortality, prevent illness and aid recovery.
WELLBEING
Better Health Channel informs us that “Wellbeing is not just the absence of disease or illness. It’s a complex combination of a person’s physical, mental, emotional and social health factors. Wellbeing is strongly linked to happiness and life satisfaction. In short, wellbeing could be describing as how you feel about yourself and your life.”
MAKE A CHANGE
If wellbeing isn’t something the describes you, perhaps it is time to make a shift in your paradigm. Let the drama queens relish in their world as you shift into what you truly need and desire in your journey to become your healthiest, happiest, authentic self.
HDD
In summary, physical, mental and emotional health go hand in hand. Ditch the drama. If we at HDD can aid in your road to physical health via diagnostic imaging, call us at 505-350-3397.