Getting back up after being knocked down

[Dk5]

I'm still unsure which is scary @tyme because I was diagnosed in 2018 and have been unmedicated. But I've found stragies I just don't know how to utilise them in the moment? Can you help?

[tyme]

In my own recovery, what I foudn is that pulling a strategy out 'in the moment' is rarely useful. What I mean is that what you do this, it's like someone giving you a tool, and in an emergency, you are expected to pull it out and use it with precision and effectiveness.... do you get my drift?

Do rather than doing this, what I found most helpful is that you take a skill and practice it EVERY DAY, even a few times a day. Then when you need it, you will be so well-versed and practised at it that it actually works in the moment!

I tried this with deep breathing. For years I old me psych that it was useless and it just wasn't for me. But when I learnt about the science behind it, I started practicing it a few times everyday, especially just before going to bed. Then, when a triggering incident occurs, I am able to practice deep breathing, and I find I am able to re-regulate myself.

I hope this makes sense. Sorry for the long explanation.... @Dk5 

[Dk5]

@tyme that makes sense, harvest the stragies and tools really

[tyme]

Have i mentioned already to you that I'm practing mindfulness apps to go to bed each night lately? I really want to be in more control of my mind @Dk5 

So I put on a Smiling Mind meditation program depending on how I'm feeling. Sometimes, it's a free relief one, other times, it's a sleep one or fighting cravings to eat.