sometimes when i schedule it, by the time i get to that scheduled time, i don’t even want to cry about it anymore
2025-08-18 19:28:43
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lily ana ◡̈ :
1/2 When I was younger and first starting seeing my therapist, I noticed she had a Barbie car in the corner. She explained that Barbie was in the front driving, and a monster high doll was in the backseat. I was Barbie and the monster high girl was my anxiety. Hanging out in the back, but not in control. And if she tries to distract me I can tell her to shush! It may sound silly but it stuck with me.
2025-08-21 01:24:47
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Amanda :
The thousands of women saving this post… makes me feel less lonely
2025-08-19 03:32:47
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Danna :
I named my anxiety carol. Now I’m giggling
2025-08-19 11:16:47
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john kler :
this whole page is an ad for the vent app btw
2025-08-20 14:23:45
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Alexis🪴 :
I cannot figure out what to name mine!!!! I’ve been trying for years
2025-08-18 21:25:46
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Jennifer :
A woman promoting mental health is a special kind of being 💕
2025-08-19 22:10:47
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Zinx :
If you have OCD do NOT do the first one. This is a common compulsion for us. Instead what you need to do is say "Maybe [the fear]" for example "Maybe I will get super sick and spread sickness to everyone I love" instead of reassuring yourself.
2025-08-20 12:40:04
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🙃etsub :
Would the first one work with hurt or any other negative feelings?
2025-08-19 23:06:14
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laurenelliff :
Okey #2 explains so much!! I always sit on the floor and always have. People think I’m weird for it. Now I know.
2025-08-19 15:46:11
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Marcus Lynn :
The reason cold water, sour candies, or any other physical stimulation helps is because it grounds us in our bodies and the here-and-now, slowing down/stopping the mental spiral of anxiety and rumination. Candies were even helpful for addiction cravings for my youth clients. ❤️
2025-08-18 21:19:09
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Mnbvcxz :
#1. I call anxiety the devil Satan and I rubuke it, I cuss it out I tell it to stop putting fear dark evil thoughts in my mind. I yell at it to leave me alone, and it always does.
2025-08-20 00:00:56
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Daniella Gomez :
Anytime I feel weird I’ve been siting on the floor and it does help! Makes me feel
2025-08-22 03:24:38
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miagasps :
i speak to my anxiety all the time. “i understand you’re upset right now and you feel some type of way and you want me to engage but right now isn’t the correct time for that. we’ll revisit it at a later stage” - usually when it prevents me from sleeping and it works !!
2025-08-20 01:31:28
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keith.jackman :
Narrating my meltdown have helped me for years, helps me talk my way through it and realize sometimes the situation isn’t that bad
2025-08-19 23:36:55
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RababalmaLMFT :
These are great tips!
2025-08-18 15:22:21
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Linette Fernandez :
Sitting on the floor not only grounds you but keeps you focused it’s so helpful
2025-08-20 03:44:18
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fayee❤️🌞🌿 :
This is amazing !
2025-08-20 22:23:41
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:) :
that’s why i love sitting on the floor
2025-08-20 11:25:54
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Sniperess :
This sounds like what I do already…I’m getting better day by day step by step
2025-08-20 12:38:05
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✨💖Remiah💖✨ :
I do number one a lot. Most of the time it's in my head bc I don't want people to look at me funny. When their voice gets too loud I just scream until it's done. I ask if it's done and act accordingly
2025-08-20 06:25:19
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JessDB :
My nervous system thanks you for this today. I have so many tools, but when it hits hard and deep, those tools feel lost in a fog sometimes.
2025-08-19 20:33:46
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Slinky :
please remind me about this
2025-08-20 21:05:13
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💜Sara💚 :
I do #1 alot... I've screamed at my anxiety n told it off!! but I'll try the test
2025-08-21 03:04:07
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