The Pressure Cooker

We spend a lot of time, working and working and then working some more.  How can we keep sane when we need a break?  Have you tried calling a friend?  I know that this sounds like an elementary step to take but it works.  Telling a friend that you need to “VENT” is a great way to start down that sometimes ugly but almost always needed path.  Venting can help relieve pressure much like the acct of taking a lid off of a pressure cooker.  It validates you, helps you understand how frustrated you really are and serves as a way to verbally “process” whatever issues it is that you are upset about.  We need to have our “go to” people who will just let us vent and say all of those things that we need to say.  When we are in venting mode, we don’t need someone to tell us “everything will be okay”- how do any of us know that?  We don’t need someone to tell us “I know exactly what you are going through…”  People can understand our feelings about events or issues in life but they most likely do NOT truly understand what we are going through.  So, find that “go-to” person and give them a call!

If you are in need of more than just a "friend" to vent to, consider seeking the help of a professional.  We can offer people the opportunity to "vent" in a non-judgmental arena where you can say whatever you need to say while gaining insight into what is going on.  Give us a call at (919) 412-5685 for more information or to schedule your appointment.  

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