GUS
Are you having one of those days where everything is just “blech”? Oh we’ve been there too!
That’s why we’ve teamed up with our Buddy Gus to unpack feelings of disgust so that you or your child can face the day with enthusiasm.
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Disgust is a normal, important emotion designed to keep us safe. You may feel physically disgusted by something like bugs or the smell of garbage, but you can also feel morally disgusted when a behavior or situation goes against your values. GUS is feeling pretty disgusted, so you’ve come to the right place
It’s important to remember that sometimes we all feel “meh”, “yuck”, or simply disgusted. You might experience:
- Certain facial expressions, like wrinkling your nose
- Physical symptoms, like stomach aches
- Withdrawal from friends and activities that you normally enjoy
- Changes in sleep, mood, or appetite
GUS is here to help you understand any disgust that you’re experiencing so that you can feel your best.
We’ve customized our evidence-based tips based on what makes the most sense for you!
Disgust is a normal, important emotion designed to keep us safe. You may feel physically disgusted by something like bugs or the smell of garbage, but you can also feel morally disgusted when a behavior or situation goes against your values. GUS is feeling pretty disgusted, so you’ve come to the right place
It’s important to remember that sometimes we all feel “meh”, “yuck”, or simply disgusted. You might experience:
- Certain facial expressions, like wrinkling your nose
- Physical symptoms, like stomach aches
- Withdrawal from friends and activities that you normally enjoy
- Changes in sleep, mood, or appetite
GUS is here to help you understand any disgust that you’re experiencing so that you can feel your best.
We’ve customized our evidence-based tips based on what makes the most sense for you!
How can we help?
Are you having one of those days where nothing sounds appealing and you’re just in a funk? Disgust is a normal, valid emotion and we’re here to help you pack your toolkit with evidence-based tips that will help you to better understand what you’re going through right now.
Here are GUS’s tips to help:
Carve out time for you
Is there something small you can do to bring a moment of joy or peace into your day? Maybe taking a walk outside between meetings or getting up before your roommates to have some quiet time to journal or read.
Practice mindfulness
Meditating, going to a yoga class, or simply pausing and focusing on your breath can help you relax and lower stress levels.
Have you noticed that your child seems to be “icked” out by most everything? Maybe they aren’t interested in doing the things that they typically enjoy and are unable to articulate the reasons for their aversion. This is a valid emotion and we’re with tools to help you better connect with your child during those “blech” moments.
Here are GUS’s tips to help:
Actively listen to your child
Let them know they are being heard by eliminating distractions, making eye contact, nodding, and using empathetic statements like, "I understand why you might feel that way." You can even repeat back what they say.
Get creative
Coloring can be a great activity to reduce stress. Show off your artistic skills and share a photo to social media tagging @hellobendhealth so we can see your creations.
Start a gratitude practice
Encourage your child to write down or draw pictures of what they're thankful for. Gratitude is shown to improve our mental and physical well-being. You can model it by journaling right along with them!
Take time to track moods
Take time to remind your kiddo or teen that all feelings are valid. Give them permission to feel a range of things, like sadness, jealousy, anger, etc. Consider hanging a mood chart in your home so that they can start putting a name to how they feel.
If apathy is interfering with daily activities, consider reaching out to the team at Bend for support in better understanding what's going on. All care plans start with a comprehensive symptom assessment so our team can design custom support. We’re here for you!