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Due to the impact of the pandemic, the recessionary economy was forced to reduce the labor source to the maximum extent, causing losses for workers not only in terms of income and benefits, but also causing psychological instability. and fear. Therefore, motivating and supporting people who have lost their jobs is extremely important so that they can regain their balance and move on in life.
1. Psychological stages after being fired
Job loss due to Covid is a problem for millions of workers around the world. Losing a job from a favorite or long-term job will definitely have a negative impact on people's psyche not to mention the financial difficulties that need to be faced in the near future. People in crisis because of being fired often go through 5 stages as follows:
Denial or do not believe in being fired; Angry or frustrated with being fired; Try to save the career in various ways; Depression as a result of job loss; Accept the fact of being fired. However, everyone copes with being fired in different ways and the rate of psychological recovery is also different. Understanding what goes on in their psyche also contributes to better support.
Mất việc vì Covid có thể gây ra khủng hoảng
2. Symptoms of Depression After Losing a Job
Being fired suddenly can cause psychological trauma or even develop into a serious depressive disorder with symptoms such as:
Feelings of worthlessness, helplessness, hopelessness, guilt and self-loathing; Frequent fatigue, irritability, lack of energy; Difficulty concentrating; Loss of interest in previous hobbies; Insomnia or sleeping too much; Refuse to communicate, isolate from society; Increased or decreased appetite; Having suicidal thoughts or behavior; Psychotic symptoms such as delusions or hallucinations are particularly serious conditions requiring attention. Depressive disorder requires serious and persistent treatment with medication combined with talk therapy to help address the person's moods, thoughts, and behaviors in dealing with stress. Specifically:
Antidepressants containing selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) to increase serotonin levels in the brain; Talk therapy combined with cognitive and behavioral therapy; Help the patient establish a daily routine to manage emotions such as journaling, participating in support groups to share emotions; Regular exercise also helps to increase the natural levels of serotonin and dopamine in the brain which means increased feelings of happiness.
Việc bị sa thải đột ngột có thể gây ra những chấn động về tâm lý
3. Ways to help people who have lost their jobs
To provide psychological support to people who have just lost their jobs, you can do the following:
Listen and lead: To be a trusted companion, you need to really listen to concerns, ideas and their feelings to create a comfortable space for confiding. Serious listening guides and encourages them to work through anxiety and pain; Do not deny reality: Acknowledging being fired will help speed up the healing process of the unemployed person's mentality. However, this does not mean focusing too much on the issue of being fired, but rather showing that you sensed their loss through a hug or loving word; Verbal and Action Support: If you are a person with wide connections, you can actively suggest looking for good jobs whenever they are available. Inviting them to dinner or being available to listen at any time is a concrete and proactive measure to support the person being laid off; Help maintain relationships: Losing a job can lead to feelings of guilt and shame that cause them to isolate themselves from society. Maintaining relationships gives them the balance they need to move on in society; Self-worth: Feelings of inferiority after being fired can be remedied by reminding the unemployed that a job cannot measure anyone's full worth but belief, satisfaction, and self-worth. New perspectives and talents are what people appreciate about them.
In short, losing a job because of Covid or being suddenly laid off can cause psychological trauma or even develop into a serious depressive disorder of a person. Therefore, motivating and supporting people who have lost their jobs is extremely important so that they can regain their balance and move on in life.
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Reference sources: webmd.com, healthline.com
