So glad ur feeling abit better today! U did the right thing by reaching out and taking the suggestions. Im really super proud of u girl!
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Will give a listen to this, thank you!
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thank you for the suggestions Dana
PS. Enjoy that apple crisp 
I loved seeing your cake the other day too! You are so talented!
It has helped me so much, I donated to him. Let me know if it helps you 
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Agree-I learned the box breathing technique a few months ago and it has made a positive impact.
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I’m an asshole when I don’t eat regular. I take it out on those in my orbit, not on myself. I’ve taken to keeping a couple of protein bars handy, and I find I have to eat by the clock. If I wait until I feel hungry, it’s too late and I will want to overeat.
Stress is all about vision for me. Fave AA quote “When I have my head up my ass, I have a shitty outlook on life”. It reminds me, in the midst of stress, to focus on what’s important - #1 is sobriety and #2 is gratitude. Thinking to myself “I’m sober and they have no idea what I’ve dealt with” helps me to gain perspective. I like to look out the window, too, in order to practice “raising my eyes unto the hills from whence comes my help (Psalm 121 and I am most def not a religious guy, but I love me a great quote)”.
Remember to eat, to rest, to pray, and to practice gratitude in as many situations and in as many ways as you can.
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Hi Caroline, Hope youre feeling better now. I remember getting advice from a psychiatrist where he said “talk it over with someone you trust”. They may catch your delusions or irrationalities and reframe with you. Also he said “you can’t be everything to everyone” and “get though to the next calm spell”
I can relate with your post so closely so tthanks for posting. Be well. 
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Im sorry I missed this too!
Im glad you’re feeling better! You’re doing great!
Anxiety sucks! I had it really bad when I quit drinking. Impending doom anxiety.
Focused breathing in through my nose out through my mouth helps me. deep breaths.
Years ago, working with a therapist, she noticed I quit breathing when we started hitting heavy topics. I never realized it until she pointed it out.
I sometimes had to tell myself anxiety isnt real as I focused on breathing.
My anxiety is minimal these days. It gets better!
Hungry, angry, lonely and tired are the perfect recipe for anxiety.
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Fell straight off to sleep when he stopped talking!! I liked his voice, will listen to more of his meditations, thank you!
I really enjoy meditations on Insight Timer with SonicYogi, Sarah Blondin, davidji and Kenneth Soares…all very interesting and relaxing.
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This is a great idea, thanks for sharing!!
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“Remember to eat, to rest, to pray, and to practice gratitude in as many situations and in as many ways as you can.”
This^
Thanks Dan, some sort of a bar is a good idea.
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Good! I’m glad it helped you sleep
I’ll check out your suggestions
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Hey Owen 
I was able to chat it over with my mom and some people here.
Thank you for reaching out and I hope you found some helpful advice here too.
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I TOO stop breathing.
I’m sorry you experienced a lot of anxiety as well. It’s comforting to know it does ease.
Thanks for being here Jason 
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Go on a hike and listen to Jack Johnson.
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I was just going through my old therapy binder and thought I would share some of the things from the distress tolerance section of DBT. I feel very grateful to live in Canada and be provided with such great mental health support, I know not everyone is as fortunate.
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Haha just Jack Johnson?!
The US has horrific, over extended resources for mental health. I’m going to print these out. I’m so happy they are available to you, thank you for sharing them here.
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Whatever works for you. I like Pantera and Bring me the Horizon but whatever’s.