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Originally Posted by colorsofthewind12
How do you cope when your T goes away?
I am thinking of going for a massage during my usual therapy time. Other then that, any other good coping strategies?
I miss my T already  don't know how the hell I got so attached. |
hi color ,
for me when my therapist went on her vacation ,she tells me ahead of time when she will be out of the office . here is a list of coping skills that my therapist and I worked in counseling.
For High Anxiety
1) Physical activity
2) Deep breathing
3) Mindfulness box
4) Guided imagery
5) Progressive muscle relaxation exercises
6) Diversions and distractions
7) Counteracting thoughts
a . think positive
8) Relaxation techniques
9) Journaling
10) Mindfulness
11) STOP technique for impulses and negative thoughts
always have a safety plan in place too .
Diagnosis: Anxiety and depression
meds: Cymbalta 60 mgs at night
Vistrail 2 25 mgs daily for anxiety prn
50 mgs at night for insomnia with an additional 25 mgs=75 mgs when up past 1:00 in the morning