- start being aware of positive, supportive things you can already depend on. things that make you feel protected, happy, good... (my friends, family, dogs)
- desensitise your amygdala
- behave as though you are not under threat, not anxious
- use new thinking (but don't force thoughts to go away)
- unlearn "negativity bias" and develop "positivity bias"
- stimulate your vagus nerve
- exercise
- positive social relationships (thinking compassionately about others, positive statements)
- cold exposure (drinking ice cold water, cold showers)
- gargling (until tearing up occurs)
- massage
- laughter
- singing/chanting
- breathing deeply and slowly
- yoga/tai chi
- memory
- make new behavioural responses happen to the triggers, to create new associations, and for proof to the amygdala that you can handle it and that it is not a threat
may 23 2019 ∞
apr 27 2022 +