In this powerful podcast, Cristi Bundukamara, a psychiatric nurse practitioner with over 20 years of clinical experience, shares her personal journey through unimaginable tragedies and how she found mental strength. If you've ever asked yourself, "Why me?" during difficult times, this video is for you.

Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction: Exploring the "Why me?" question
02:01 - Step 1: Think it Through
02:21 - Worksheet Activity
03:36 - Thought mapping and finding the root causes
06:24 - Step 2: Gaining control over your emotions and organizing your thoughts
08:27 - Step 3: Making choices that empower you to move forward
10:51 - Turning "Why me?" into a source of strength and purpose

Dr. B takes you through her personal journey of loss, grief, and trauma, offering practical insights into how to navigate these challenging emotions. She emphasizes the importance of feeling and acknowledging your emotions before making choices that lead to empowerment.

If you or someone you know has faced loss or struggles, share this video to spread the message of mental strength and resilience. Subscribe for more valuable content on various topics related to mental health and personal growth.

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Download the Choice Opportunity worksheet to follow along in an activity with Dr. B. She goes over three empowering steps to answer the age-old question: Why me??

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Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, Ed.D, PMHNP-BC --- A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a Doctorate in Healthcare Education has experienced unimaginable trials that have caused many feelings such as depression, anxiety, anger, & overwhelming stress. 😱 However, she has developed a new pathway to becoming Mentally STRONG & choosing to be Happy. ❤️ With purpose, Dr. B has developed the elements that were refined within the Mentally STRONG Method that she created and wants to share with you.

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