• garbagebagel@lemmy.world
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    7 hours ago

    Mine explained my emotional dysregulation patterns and helped me identify the triggers and how to address them.

    By far, the most useful technique they shared with me was the TIPP skills technique, which helps me come down when I am having strong emotional reactions as a trauma response or from anxiety. Essentially:

    • temperature - use cold temp to lower heart rate, warm to raise it
    • intense exercise - helps manage overwhelming energy levels
    • paced breathing - I’m not big on breathing but it works for some
    • paired muscle relaxation - my favourite as it also interrupts thought patterns

    Hope you’re able to access help though, obviously it is much better when personalized and you also get the safe space to release your fears and anxieties

    • Higgs boson@dubvee.org
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      3 hours ago

      you also get the safe space to release your fears and anxieties

      I literally feel anxious reading this sentence. Gah.