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Old Oct 18, 2005, 12:19 AM
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Some of what we have listed so far:

Cry then redirect attention
Focus on what we are grateful for
Centering

in general - music, a bubble bath, workbook exercises
on whichever is going on, computer games, talking to a friend,

then I have things that also work for each type of symptom like -

Panic attacks- music open a window so I can feel a breeze, putting my hand on a pressure point and thing about slowing the heart beat down,

Nightmares - Bath, music, writing, listening to a friends voice,...list goes on

Flashbacks - music, writing, drawing

sad/depressed - music, biking, cleaning,

Anxiety - cleaning, drawing, writing, music,

(1) cleaning while listening to music - i feel in control, see immediate results, become exhausted then can relax

(2) hiding underneath a blanket, grasping blanket and pillow, rocking myself to sleep - submit to & acknowledge the pain

Shift focus from self, assist others, lend support

Focus on present
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