hello beautiful. how are you feeling today?
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please note that these are very generic negative emotions. Others may include loneliness, emptiness, insecurity, etc. sometimes you may not even know what you are feeling and that is totally okay too! this carrd is just made as a general guide to help you feel better in the moment and possibly equip you with some coping skills.
if you are in a state of crisis, please call 911 or text the crisis text line at 741741
feeling anxious or worried?
recognize your triggers. what caused you to be anxious, why are you anxious in the first place? do you even know why youre anxious? all of these are questions you should ask yourself when to keep everything from spiraling out of control.
if you feel your anxiety getting worse, there are things you can do to help manage this a bit.
try breathing in for 4 counts, holding for 4 counts and breathing out for 4 counts and then holding for 4 counts for 5 minutes total. by evening out your breath, you’ll slow your heart rate which should help calm you down. the 4-7-8 technique is also known to help anxiety. (inhale for 4, hold for 7, exhale for 8)
meditation is very helpful for anxiety too, guided meditations work really well for me personally, so i hope thats the case for you too! Here are some i use:
anxiety is a very real issue, so please remember there are an immense amount of things to help you, whether it's finding out what's making you anxious or figuring out what to do about it..if you need some guidance, head on back to the homepage and click on the information resources to find some.
everything is going to be okay.
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here are some trusted resources you can use in times of need.
suicide hotline: 988 (Available 24 hours)Crisis Text Line: Text REASON to 741741 (free, confidential and 24/7)National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH): This organization has various methods for communicating with knowledgeable people about mental health issues. In addition to the phone line, there is a live online chat option. available Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST. call them at (866) 615-6464Get general information on mental health and locate treatment services in your area. Speak to a live person, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST. SAMHSA Treatment Referral Helpline, 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727)Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) provides information on prevention, treatment and symptoms of anxiety, depression and related conditions
their number is (240-485-1001)The National Eating Disorders Center Helpline is (800) 931-2237
open monday-friday 9-9pmSidran Institute helps people understand, manage and treat trauma and dissociation; maintains a helpline for information and referrals
their number is (410-825-8888)The national sexual assault hotline is a safe, confidential service. only the first six numbers of the phone number are used to route the call
Rape, Sexual Assault, Abuse, and Incest National Network is (800) 656-HOPEInternational OCD Foundation provides information on OCD and treatment referrals
their number is (617-973-5801)loveisrespect, National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline
(866) 331-9474
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feeling overwhelmed or stressed?
its okay to feel overwhelmed, life is crazy sometimes, you're not being dramatic, you're doing great! take a few minutes if you can & just breathe, take some time to ground yourself and be aware of your surroundings. there's lots of things you can do to help yourself.
to relax for a bit, you can:
- take a bath
- write or color
- do grounding exercises
- drink some tea
- take a nap
life is overwhelming. you might be in school, you might have a job, or even just the demanding expectations in everyday life can cause crazy amounts of stress, everyone needs and deserves a break every now and then.
You're doing great! i'm so proud of you
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feeling drained or depressed?
sometimes it gets really hard to get out of bed, i get that. please remember not lazy & you're definitely not a failure, you're just going through a really hard time and that's okay.
even i struggle with this personally, but its important to take care of yourself.
though it may seem like you have nothing to live for and life is pointless, you might have suicidal thoughts, i can assure you that people love you, you are important and your feelings are valid. you deserve love no matter what head space you're in. if you don't have people to remind you of that when you need it, just know I'm always here for each and every one of you.
when i feel like this, i try to create small daily goals to help me get through the day.
-get out of bed:
-take care of yourself: shower, wash your face, brush your teeth.
make sure youre eating well
-take your meds
-meditate & reflect
-seek help: if you feel like this feeling is prolonged and interfering with your daily functioning or putting you in danger, i encourage you to seek help. i know it may seem like people can help, but it's worth a shot. if you need guidance, return to home and click on the resources button to help you.
one thing at a time, one day at a time, you got this!