Hello Alishia,

Some relaxation exercises have been much more helpful to me than others. I would have to say that mindfulness has been the most helpful ~ but it's under certain circumstances.

For instance, imagining myself at the beach or in the mountains, safe & alone, have been REALLY my favorites! I put myself in those places as much as I can imagine, and hold onto a little pine cone or a smooth rock to help.

I also have a special box that I made, while I was in the hospital last. It holds a couple of shells, rocks, pine cone, a book that I learned to sing songs from when my girls were toddlers, a shirt that I wore as a little girl, a special blanket made for me during my second pregnancy, a deck of cards, a small Slinky, and I think something else (like a peppermint candy of sorts). All of these things are special to me. Little reminders of the things in life that I love. Those things are relaxing to me & making it ~ coloring & decorating ~ made that box a little more special too. So, whenever I'm feeling really disconnected and scared, this box brings me some peacefulness. And, in my experience, that's what brings me back to reality.

(((best wishes))) to you!!