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Originally Posted by Mountaindewed
I learned what grounding is. I learned this type of breathing where you breathe in for 3 seconds, then let it out for 3 seconds. I learned that a thought is just a thought. One of the big ones I learned is that if I’m having a negative thought or feeling if I wait about 15 minutes it will most of the time pass.
The med increases are helping and I was able to get onto a better sleep schedule by going to bed at the same time, putting my phone away at night, and using the deep breathing I learned and using my weighted sleep mask and weighted blankets and my other sensory stuff every night instead of just some nights.
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These are great coping skills! All have been helpful for me over the years, particularly the grounding and the concept that negative thoughts can and do pass. I mean, how many of us have felt the world sucked one minute and then with just a single change things can look different. I guess that's where the old saying "This, too, shall pass." comes from. I also think challenging cognitive dysfunctional thoughts (CBT tool) and several DBT coping skills also drive that home.