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A lot of things, especially when it comes to recovery, are easier said than done. That thought alone can discourage those who are struggling into not trying at all. However, a better way to look at the phrase “easier said than done”, is that being able to say those things is a very good start on the journey towards getting it done. This small series of resources is going to explore that idea.
Let’s take a look at recovering from feeling down or from having a panic attack. Like our previous post on loving yourself, and thinking positively, recovering after a hard time is something that everyone wants to do, and yet it is so hard to do, and so commonly absent. Negativity both online and within ourselves has become more increasingly present, which can heavily influence ourselves when needing to recover. It was because of this that the GRSHN was created.
Recovering from feeling down or from having a panic attack may be easier said than done, but please know that you can get there. So please, whenever you’re able, try your best to take small steps towards saying that, and then you can start working towards doing it. Here are a few small tips and reminders that might help.
- try your best to reach out for help or for someone to talk to when you need to, especially while you’re feeling down or panicking
- talk to a family member, close friend, or other trusted person
- if you’re unable to do that, please try your best to reach out to these international helplines
- there are also online support chats available if you’re unable to call someone right now
- take deep breaths – those will help you in clearing your mind or in regaining your focus
- here is a written breathing exercise
- you can breathe along with a gif here
- you can also find guided meditations online, or through apps such as smiling mind (app store ♡ google play ♡ browser)
- you can also try this grounding exercise if you need to regain yourself
- it’s okay to cry, please let out the emotions that you need to
- there is always hope, no matter how hopeless things may feel – you’ve gotten through everything that life has thrown at you so far, and you can get through this too
- regaining yourself after feeling down or going through a panic attack can be extremely difficult, and a long process – please don’t rush yourself through this
- be kind to yourself as best as you can
- try to understand your negative thoughts and change them into positive ones – here’s some information about automatic negative thoughts and how you can work towards combating them
- try to surround yourself with positive influences and think positively
- take small sips of water in order to stay hydrated, especially if you have been crying
- if you’re feeling nauseous after feeling down or having a panic attack, please try your best to stay hydrated, please remember to take deep breaths, and eat dry or bland foods, like plain toast or crackers, slowly – you’re going to be alright, this sickness will ease
- if you’re feeling tired, please try your best to take a nap if you’re able to, even if it’s just for half an hour
- take care of yourself - here are some tips on how you can to do that if you need them
- celebrate every small success and step that you can take – even if all you can do is get out of bed, i’m proud of you for that and you should be proud of yourself too
- try and stay active if you can, even if that is just standing up and doing some small simple stretches
- give yourself time to recover, and take things at your own pace
- things will get better
- it’s going to be okay
I understand that the things above are “easier said than done”, but it is still important to say them, because that’s a start.
If you have any tips or reminders you would like to share about recovering from feeling down or from having a panic attack, feel free to share them in your reblogs or replies.
I hope this could help, and I hope you have a lovely day today. :)
