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Noninde
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Default Mar 18, 2021 at 06:28 PM
 
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Originally Posted by WovenGalaxy View Post
Maybe try self soothing - like things that make you feel calmer, supported, better, and soothed. It could be a whole list of things like taking a warm shower or bath, going for a walk, practicing yoga, reading something uplifting, listen to music you find soothing under a blanket, drinking tea, looking at Pinterest. What do you think might make you feel better and soothed, even just a little.
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Consider also looking up "distraction DBT" and "improving the moment DBT."

Thanks, I will look more into DBT and crisis survival. I'll ask my therapist to see if she's familiar with some of these. I don't do too well with distraction methods, as things pile up in my life and I need to try and clear the pile before there's added weight. The cold water and heavy exercise might be something to try (maybe not that second one when news/anxiety attacks are occurring at 10pm, but who knows, maybe I will go for a run in the middle of the night rather than a drive).
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