May 9, 2019
It is one of those days when you can't churn a whiff of air let
alone a thought. I've tried for five hours. And then the anxiety
kicks in, and then the symptoms. So, I'll finish up the therapy
episode next week but in the meantime, here are three things you
can try to help with symptom control.
If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention
Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or
text “START” to 741-741.
An audio meditation on How to feel Safe, Content and Connected by
Rick Hanson at Mindful Exercises.
From the Fort Refuge Survivors Community are even more grounding tips. If your anxiety is caused by
trauma or assault this might be a place of interest to you.
From Jocelyn St.Cyr, LICSW, Grounding Techniques: Individualized Coping
Skills That Really Work
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