Somatic literacy: you don't have to handle discomfort alone
Somascience helps us understand why asking for help can feel so difficult — particularly at the times we need it most.
Reaching out can give you the space, perspective and encouragement to understand what’s happening, work with what feels difficult and discover different ways forward.
Becoming a Somascientist — Lesson 2
Recognising you need help is the first step. Learning to ask for it can take a little more practice.
Do any of these experiences FEEL familiar?
We've all faced challenges like these
I'm feeling stressed and overwhelmed.
I'm navigating a difficult relationship.
I'm struggling at work.
I keep reacting in ways I later regret.
I feel like I'm repeating the same patterns.
I'm stuck and don't know what to do.
I'm finding it hard to cope with change.
I don't feel like myself anymore.
What do all of these situations have in common?
DISCOMFORT!
Discomfort is a response from your somatic communication system letting you know that something needs to change. How we respond to it matters.
Asking for help can bring discomfort of its own.
What happens next is a choice.
I avoid getting help...
because I tell myself
- I should be able to sort this out myself.
- No one will understand.
- I don't trust other people with this stuff.
- I hate talking about my feelings.
- maybe I just need to try harder.
I can't get the support I need
Ready to change your relationship to discomfort?
There is a FeelingConnected way
I recognise what I'm doing isn't helping
I can get the support I need...
by reminding myself
- I don’t have to do this alone.
- It’s okay to feel nervous.
- I can take it one step at a time.
- I 'll give it a try.
- I want to handle discomfort differently.