HYP
Feeling wound up, energetic, or restless like HYP? This type of feeling can be totally normal and can happen when we’re distracted, bored, nervous, frustrated, excited — or a combination of these!
The team at Bend is here with evidence-based tools to help you better understand those times when you feel like HYP and provide you with tips to help you feel more balanced and focused.
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It’s completely normal to feel energized and hyped up! Our friend HYP gets it and is here with tools that will help you find more calm and focus when you need to wind down a little.
You or your child may experience hyperactive behavior, which can include:
- Constant activity
- Being easily distracted
- Impulsiveness
- The inability to concentrate
And here at Bend Health, we understand there’s a big difference a kindergartener learning how to sit still in class and a 16 year old studying for the SATs.
That’s why we customized our content around what makes the most sense for you:
It’s completely normal to feel energized and hyped up! Our friend HYP gets it and is here with tools that will help you find more calm and focus when you need to wind down a little.
You or your child may experience hyperactive behavior, which can include:
- Constant activity
- Being easily distracted
- Impulsiveness
- The inability to concentrate
And here at Bend Health, we understand there’s a big difference a kindergartener learning how to sit still in class and a 16 year old studying for the SATs.
That’s why we customized our content around what makes the most sense for you:
How can we help?
We live in a world where we get more information than we ever have via our buzzing phones, social media… you get it.
So it’s normal that we all get distracted and restless sometimes and it can create stress and anxiety when we’re unable to focus on tasks like work projects or important exams.
How to have a healthier relationship with social media
Social media can be a great way to connect with others, but looking at everyone else's perfectly curated moments can also have a negative impact on how we feel. Consider deleting apps from your phone, curating a feed that brings more joy, or setting time limits on your apps.
Practice mindfulness
Simple breath work is a clinically-proven way to calm down the body, decrease the heart rate, and lower stress levels. You can try using a meditation app when you’re feeling stressed, practicing yoga, or simply taking time to take a few deep breaths throughout your day.
It’s completely normal for kids to be restless and silly, but it can be difficult to know how to help them settle in and focus on required tasks. And when they are easily distracted, it can cause stress at school and at home.
Here are HYP’s tips to help when you’re asking, “Why can’t my child focus in school”:
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.
Create a Calming Corner in your home
Find a calm, quiet spot in your home where your child can go to regulate when they feel overwhelmed. It can include comfort items like books, stuffies, twinkle lights, or anything else they choose.
Follow a routine
Creating a daily schedule can help you to feel less scattered and more calm. Writing down all of your regular activities, focus time, appointments, and responsibilities will give you a mental map that will help you complete all of your tasks. And don’t forget to schedule in time to have fun!
Practice deep breathing together
Simple breath work is a clinically-proven way to relax the body and mind, decrease heart rate, and lower stress levels. You can show your child how to put their hand on their belly and chest and to take deep breaths in through the nose, hold, and then out slowly through their mouth.
At Bend, we’re all about meeting you where you’re at. It can be a huge relief to find support from behavioral coaching and social skill management experts, so reach out if Bend can help!
Did you know that Bend also offers neuropsychological evaluations? Through this discovery process, you’ll get a better understanding of your strengths, as well as the areas where you could use more specialized support.