Calm down with your senses in 5-4-3-2-1
Dear Human 💕, I can see you’re about to get the zoomies. Here’s a quick exercise that works for me to calm me down when I am about to loose it. First, take a...
Tagged: Distress Tolerance
Getting through really hard moments without making things worse – like riding out a thunderstorm instead of freaking out.
Have an emotional emergency kit ready
Dear Human 💕, This week has been hard! You’ve had to face a lot of feelings that are hard to face. I see how exhausted you are. You’re barely keeping it together. When intense...
All the feelings. All at once.
TL;DR: It’s human to experience a number of very different feelings at the same time. And remember that Opposites can co-exist. So, it’s okay when those feelings seem to contradict each other. Dear Human 💕,...
Imagine yourself somewhere safe and relaxed
Dear Human 💕, You look stressed. When I feel stressed or anxious, I take a few deep breaths. I close my eyes. I imagine myself in a safe spot. I imagine being on the...
Listen to music
Dear Human 💕, Music can trigger intense emotions. Very quickly. You don’t even think about it. Once you associate a song with a certain memory or experience, just a few seconds will take you...
Too much? Distract yourself.
Dear Human 💕, You look extremely frustrated right now. I can see you want to smash that thing you’ve been trying to fix. Before you smash it, here’s what you need to know: Strong...
Squeeeeeze! Get a hug.
Dear Human 💕, Sometimes everything seems terrible and you don’t have any energy left for anything. When I am in a dark spot, your cuddles always make me feel better. As a cat I...
Your body is trying to keep you safe
Dear Human 💕, It looks like you’re having a panic attack. Your heart is racing, you’re getting all tense, you start sweating, your breathing gets shallow, you get big eyes, and your tail gets...