What is crashing out?
In the current era of high pressure and fast-paced life, many people experience a state of "crashing out", a slang term that describes an emotional explosion or uncontrolled behavior due to accumulated stress. Although not an official medical concept, this condition is becoming more and more common, especially in people facing many mental burdens.
According to Dr. Kira Graves, a clinical psychologist in New York and founder of the Mental Health Coaching Network: Crashing out is the result of the body and mind no longer being able to withstand the pressure. When the valve is not properly littered, negative energy will overflow through sudden actions such as anger, quitting work, selling out or withdrawing from social relationships."
Common signs of a person about to crash include frequent irritability, anxiety, insomnia, irregular eating, emotional paralysis or a tendency to avoid society. For some, just a small event like a traffic jam can explode if they are already overloaded.
A study published in the Journal of Behavioral Health shows that more than 40% of adults have experienced a crashing out at least once a year, and most do not know that they are on the brink of collapse.
Dont wait until things break down, recommends Dr. Graves. Observe your body, mind and habits. If you find yourself easily angry, unable to concentrate, or want to withdraw from all connections, that is the time to stop and take care of yourself."
How to prevent and treat "Crashing Out":
Practice meditation, deep breathing or mindfulness every day to calm the nervous system.
Maintain quality sleep, eat healthy and exercise regularly.
Identify the causes of stress, from the working environment, finances to personal conflicts, to proactively handle them.
Limit stimulants such as alcohol and caffeine, especially during times of prolonged stress.
talk to a psychologist, especially when you can't control your behavior or emotions on your own.
Effective therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), behavior defense therapy (DBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) have been shown to help improve emotional regulation and reduce the frequency of psychological depression.
In short, crashing out is a clear warning signal that you are in need of help. As Dr. Graves emphasizes: There is nothing wrong with feeling overloaded. The important thing is to realize that and be brave enough to find a way to rebalance yourself."
