What did you do today to work towards emotional regulation?

[Keming]

Coffee. Mild stimulant, and... I like coffee. good coffee is an inexpensive luxury, something that never fails to make me feel a little better. Coffee-time, every day, twice a day.

 

[Keming]

I ate a lime to ground myself, I reached out to a friend, and I was open with my partner about my trau...

Eating a lime is a great idea. Gonna have to think on that. Thanks!

 

[MrMoonlight]

Just completed a second workout, which increases the likelihood of a peaceful day.

 

[Chitoshi]

Today I took some time for self care and am going out to buy a heating pad to replace the one that died, because I am working on telling myself I deserve nice things and am acting on it.

 

[Deleted member 37085]

Watched an incredible on-line video today on trauma reparation that rocked my world

 

[NewBeginnings]

I did yoga today - start taking a gentle yoga class a few weeks ago. I am learning to breathe and I think it does help ground me and helps me sleep better in the night.

 

[Ronin]

Bought painkillers and forced myself to not remember, again.

 

[ms spock]

Participated in life.

 

[Tornadic Thoughts]

Continuing to strictly follow my more body-friendly liquid and soft/steamed fruits/veggies only regimen and feeling so much better.

Took a walk to visit my favorite wild weeds and feathered friends.

Gently jumped on the mini-trampoline for a while.

Hula-hooped for a while.

Reached out to an acquaintance for some direct guidance in an area where I lack confidence.

Removed the shitty food-like substances/oils/pastas/soy/etc. from the kitchen so I'm not tempted, reminding myself that just because it's labeled as being vegan does not mean it's healthy....keeping it real as opposed to laboratory made, keeping it gluten-free, and plant-based remains the healthiest option for me, as evidenced by a couple years worth of direct research and hands on experimenting. That whole, "We are what we eat." line is much more factual than I'd like to believe, especially when my taste buds wish to argue.

Gave up the feeling of needing/wanting to make everything better for everyone else to focus on self again...always amazed at how off track I can become without even noticing.

 

[ms spock]

Semi supine.
Mindfulness Body Scan.
Setting boundaries and limits.
Having my say.

 

[Deleted member 37085]

Tried yoga...no...not a good fit for me...will stick to fast aerobics and treadmill and daily a.m. brisk walks around my neighborhood to help with anger issues...and centering (focusing on self vs. external). Namaste.

 

[Fadeaway]

My stress cup is seriously over flowing at the moment, but I think I am doing a good job using my tools. Had a few moments where it was touch and go, but I have surprised my self at how well I am keeping my emotions in check.

The primary thing I have been doing is catching myself before my mind wanders to dark places. It has taken a lot of practice to get there, but I am finally seeing results.

My husband and I went to a peaceful park to feed ducks. Getting out of the house and out of my mind.

My newest trick is instead of putting in my earbuds and listening to music, I sing the song in my head. Trying to remember lyrics to songs from the 90s/early 2000's seems to help distract me. I also ate some junk food as a treat.