Mar 17, 2022
There are a lot of grounding techniques but one of the most
accessible is to breathe. Specifically deep breathing. Breathing is
a
I went to the eye doctor to get my eyes checked. Unlike the
dentist, I'm much more calm about the examination. I want my eyes
taken care of and make sure they get what they need.
I'm an active participant. I can gamify the target test. It
doesn't mean I'm not anxious, but I don't have as many triggers to
set off an alarm.
And I can use some grounding techniques to handle the
examination.
Grounding has multiple meanings depending on the context but
what I mean by it is a technique that you can use to lovingly call
your brain activity back to normal. It is a way to center yourself
back to an internal safe place.
Note the use of the word "lovingly".
Yelling at your internal self to cut the crap and be normal
will not work. The part of you that is freaking out cannot hear or
understand verbal commands.
In this episode, a very easy method to practice deep breathing
for grounding.
Resources Mentioned:
Healthy Mind Innovations has a free app for meditation and
relaxation skills called Healthy Mind Program app. It is available in the
Google Play Store and on the Apple iOS store.
Verywell Mind has a full post about
PTSD grounding techniques
, and some of the methods you can use to help bring it down a notch
or two.
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.
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