Feeling helpless is something that many people experience from time to time. It's a feeling that can strike following a period of stress or as a response to trauma. In other cases, it can be a symptom of a mental illness such as depression.
How do I stop being so helpless?
Below, Serani shared five additional strategies that can help you start chipping away at your helpless feelings.
- Understand how trauma affects mind and body. ...
- Sharpen your awareness about stressful triggers. ...
- Focus on your self-talk. ...
- Become attuned to your senses. ...
- Recognize patterns.
What causes helplessness?
Share on Pinterest A person who experiences stressful or traumatic situations may develop learned helplessness. According to the American Psychological Association, learned helplessness occurs when someone repeatedly faces uncontrollable, stressful situations, then does not exercise control when it becomes available.
