Have you ever felt so stressed and overloaded living this life, that unloading your thoughts online to people who understand this lifestyle helps you cope? This episode is all about ’emotional dumping’, specifically, online – in the form of messages, comments and more. We discuss a trend online in the WAGS group as well as in SCI online forums that we like to call “wildfire” comments – emotionally charged comments stemming from a temporary period of extreme stress that may trigger others in various ways. We discuss emotionally reacting, and how these comments create more frustration, more negativity, and initiate the opposite of healing. We also get into our own personal stories, and tips on how to constructively participate online while also feeling secure enough to vent to others and be vulnerable. We also discuss how periods of more stress and emotional burnout can help bring you closer to better emotional wellbeing. The result: seeking solutions in your community while aiming for growth and healing after a period of high stress – without creating MORE stress.
This episode is sponsored by Robyn Wishart of Wishart Brain and Spine Law, the official legal advocate of WAGS of SCI. To learn more about what Robyn does for our community and how she can help you, visit our website here or visit brainandspinelaw.com to talk to Robyn now!