With serious issues surrounding the pandemic, why are you having an emotional meltdown about mac and cheese?
An expert explains and provides coping tips.
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Well, according to one psychotherapist, this reaction of misdirecting emotions makes total sense right now.
The first step in conquering that challenge is to simply identify that issue.
In short, to quoteVanderpump Rules, my real issue isnot about the pasta.

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5 tips to cope with an out-of-nowhere emotional meltdown, from a psychotherapist.
You, too, deserve a break.

Express your emotions if you have the space to do so
Allow yourself to feel sad.
Theres nothing wrong with crying or yelling, Teplin says.
And this is true even for small, seemingly insignificant things.

In fact, letting the tears flow can actuallyhelp you relieve stressin the long run.
Just try not to project your anger on your quarantine cohabitants.
You may even laugh about it later.

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Making fun of ourselves is sometimes amazing medicine.
For instance, my friend Amber takes mac and cheese as seriously as I do.
Her empathy pains are appreciated, butusing comedic framingabout any issuesurface-level or rootcan actually help you become more resilient.

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