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Try the 5-4-3-2-1 relaxation and grounding technique

For:: Anger ,; Guilt ,; Worry ,; Non-substance addiction ,; Substance use ,; Trauma

Relaxing can help counter a fight-or-flight stress response. The 5-4-3-2-1 technique is one approach you can try. To do this, pause for a moment to take notice of your surroundings, Ask yourself a series of questions, counting down from 5: 5) What are 5 things you can see? 4) What are 4 things you can feel? 3) What are 3 things you can hear? 2) What are 2 things you can smell? 1) What is 1 thing you can taste? This method helps you focus on your body, and grounds you in the moment.

Acknowledge and avoid negative self-talk

For:: Non-substance addiction ,; Substance use ,; Anger ,; Guilt ,; Worry ,; Loneliness ,; Navigating your gender & sexuality ,; Sadness ,; Shame

Stress or worry might lead you to interpret situations negatively, be overly self-critical, or doubt you ability to deal with stressors. To reframe negative thoughts, avoid thinking of them as facts and consider other possibilities. Doing this over time can help reduce the negative emotional response to stress. The world is hard enough, you don't need to be hard on yourself, too.

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