Abdul Aziz Ch.

30/09/2024

🧠✨ Conquer Anxiety with Abdul Aziz Ch – Expert Psychologist in Lahore 🌿

Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety? You’re not alone. Join our exclusive online session and discover practical strategies to regain control of your mind and life.

📅 Date: Friday, 4th October 2024
🕖 Time: 7:30 PM (Evening)
💻 Platform: Zoom (Online)

🎯 Why Attend?

Learn how to identify anxiety triggers
Master proven techniques to reduce stress
Find personalized support for your journey toward mental wellness
🔗 Register Now to save your spot and take the first step toward a calmer, healthier you.

This session is designed for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of anxiety or effective tools for managing it. Invite your friends and family – let’s tackle anxiety together!

17/04/2024

Beat Stress Inducing Thought Processes
Stress inducing things happen in our lives all the time. But much of
the actual feelings of stress are brought on by how we perceive and
respond to a situation. If you'd think about a situation the right
way, you can avoid being burdened and even use this stress as a
motivator to get a lot done. One common negative thought process is to exaggerate the negative impact of a stressful situation. When you first discover an issue, it may feel like that problem is the end of the world, or that it'll last forever. Will it really? Take a minute to fast forward and think about whether you will still be stressed out about it tomorrow. It's a good chance the issue will already be irrelevant. If it's not, will still matter in a week? A month? A year? As soon as you realize that whatever is weighing on you isn't a big deal in the long-term, you won't feel as stuck. Another common way you might think negatively about stressful situations, is to assume the mindset of a victim, and feel like you are powerless to bring about positive change. While it's true, there are some things in life you can't affect. Remember that the one thing you are truly in control of is how you respond to a situation. Think of yourself as an active cause for events and actions, rather than a passive victim. Speaking and writing positive affirmations of yourself in your work will make a big impact on how capable you feel. You can come up with whatever motivates you best. But common ones include; "Anything is possible. I can do what I set my mind to. I am a powerhouse, I am indestructible and I am courageous." Your reaction to a stressful event is the most
important determinant of how it affects your mental well-being.
Framing events positively will help you avoid stress and be more
productive.

25/03/2024

How does Cognitive Therapy work? Is there an example of what such a therapy would look like?

Cognitive therapy, rooted in ancient wisdom and modern psychology, revolves around the simple yet profound notion that it's not the events themselves, but our interpretations of them, that shape our emotional responses. Inspired by the Stoic teachings of Epictetus, cognitive therapists like Aaron Beck guide individuals to examine their beliefs and challenge irrational thinking patterns to achieve emotional well-being.

Let me illustrate this with a story:

Meet Sara, a young girl with dreams of pursuing a career in medicine. She applied to multiple medical colleges across the country, but despite her hard work, she received rejection letters from all of them. Devastated and feeling like a failure, Sara fell into a deep sense of despair and hopelessness.

In therapy, Sara and her therapist delved into her beliefs about success and failure. Sara believed that if she didn't get into medical college, her life would be ruined, and she would never achieve her dreams. Through compassionate guidance and gentle questioning, Sara began to challenge these beliefs.

Slowly but surely, Sara reframed her thinking: "Not getting into medical college right now is disappointing, but it doesn't define my worth or my future. There are other paths I can explore, and this setback is just a temporary obstacle, not a permanent roadblock."

As Sara replaced her irrational beliefs with more rational ones, her emotional state shifted from despair to resilience. She started exploring alternative career paths and eventually found fulfillment in a field she hadn't previously considered.

In this story, cognitive therapy empowered Sara to overcome her setbacks and embrace new opportunities, illustrating the transformative power of challenging our thoughts and beliefs.

Abdul Aziz Ch

Consultant Psychologist

13/02/2024

13/02/2024

A psychological cheat sheet to regulate heavy emotions ⬇️

Anger ❤️

I will pause and take deep breaths until I can respond rather than react.

Anger is only trying to show me what l want to protect.

Anxious 💙

I will ground myself by focusing on what I can see, hear, and smell in the present moment to get out of my mind and into my body.

Anxiety only means I am wrapped up in thoughts and disconnected from the current moment.

Guilty 💚

I will journal why I feel guilty and the steps I can take to combat this.

The very feeling of guilt shows I have empathy.
Guilt only shows you where your actions are misaligning with your higher self.

Overwhelmed 🖤

I will take a deep breath and write my thoughts/to-do lists out on paper to get them out of my mind. I will then work through one at a time.

Feeling overwhelmed is a reminder that you are overworking your mind and body and need to slow down.

Rejected 💙

I will remember that no external opinion truly reflects my worth and I will do something that boosts my confidence.

Rejection is just redirection and growth opportunities.