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I'm having/had a mental breakdown and need ways to calm down.
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#1
I usually get a drink of something and try to relax-
Then I snuggle with my stuffed animal 😊
Final score:
5points
HS 3 years ago
Was just smiling and thinking of how cuddling my stuffed Toothless always soothes me... and then I suddenly saw your profile picture. O_O Toothless-...e9a75f.jpg 
#2
i could eat or listen to music orrrrrrr i could keep freaking out UvU
Final score:
4points
#3
Go into a quiet room with a book and a hot beverage and let it take you into another world. Books are amazing at doing that.
Final score:
4points
#4
What I do is just get away from what’s distressing me and close the door of my room. I then just lay down. Not on my bed or anything just on the floor lay down. Then just let your mind run wild.
Final score:
3points
#6
If you are in the middle of a panic attack, try to list 5 things that are blue in your surroundings, then list 5 objects in your apartment, that are round, then list 5 things that you can hear and so on.. that way your focus will shift from your own state, and concentration can help calm you down if you are hyperventillateing.
Final score:
3points
#7
I have a lot of mental breakdowns and I find that these things help me the best:
- Closing my eyes and listening to my favorite music. Even if it's loud and fast paced, your favorite songs can help you escape time and calm down.
- Saying tongue twisters as fast as possible. I always mess up and it makes me laugh.
- Box breathing, look it up!
- Taking a long hot bath.
- Venting to someone I care about, usually my girlfriend, because she listens and gives the best advice.
- Chocolate. Eat chocolate.
- Get off of screens for a while and try to just lay down and relax.
- Go outside (if there's good weather) and walk around for a bit.
- If you're getting too stressed or pressured at one point over school or work, take a 10 minute break and do one of these things.
I hope it helps!
Final score:
3points
#8
I would go to my bed get food I like music watch some YT and sleep on it.
Final score:
2points
#9
listen to your favorite songs/ podcast and do your favorite hobby
Final score:
2points
#10
Try doing yoga. Yoga dog is a good app for that. (not trying to post an ad but it really helps)
Final score:
2points
#11
If you have a dog or a cat, you can cuddle with him/her.
Final score:
2points
Kane_The_Corathian 3 years ago
I did but he was put down due to heart and bladder problems 5 days before
#12
I usually go to a dark place, close my eyes, and focus on my breathing.
Final score:
2points
#15
I lie down and imagine that my body is so heavy I can't move. Between breathing, I hold my breath for a few seconds, as much as I can, to relax my chest. Saying mantras during a panic attack also helps.
Final score:
1point
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