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Feb 02, 2021 at 02:21 PM
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I've been feeling like I don't want to get out of bed these last few days. I feel so stressed because of school and work. I have to start an Internship along with my school work and my job. I found a way to calm myself down so I was going to share it with everyone. When I get up in the morning, I sit up and take a deep breath. I name five things I see around me, four things I can touch, three things I can hear, two things I can smell, and one thing I can taste (which is normally my morning breathe lol). I hope this helps some people like it has been helping me!
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Feb 02, 2021 at 05:08 PM
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I do this as a diversion technique whenever a bad memory from my past tries to pop up. It always works in bringing me back into the present moment.
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Feb 03, 2021 at 09:12 AM
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I love using this
as well as using the items in my comfort items box. just holding them in my hands |
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Feb 03, 2021 at 01:53 PM
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I was taught that in an IOP program a few weeks ago. I was also taught one where you breathe in, hold it for 3 seconds, then breathe out for 3 seconds. It’s been incredibly helpful from everything to my anxiety and helping me fall asleep.
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Feb 03, 2021 at 02:46 PM
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Yes, that's a great exercise. We have a thread for that in the Coffeehouse. You're welcome to join:
https://mysupportforums.org/6856020-post1.html __________________ ‘Live for now,’ ‘This too shall pass,’ ‘Everything is happening for my good.’ |
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Feb 04, 2021 at 04:25 AM
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A great tip, thank you for sharing!
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