It can be helpful to think of coping skills in a level system. Some skills are more useful in different situations, depending on what is happening. Here are three different levels of feelings and coping skills that can be used for each.
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It is important to identify areas of your life where you want to grow. Values-based action helps you actually take steps to achieve your goals. This allows you to grow in becoming your best self.
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It's a few months into the year, so let's all take a moment to check in on our mental wellness. It is important to take care of your mental health not only this month, but every month of the year!
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Our values are a core part of who we are. OCD can make you question yourself, but you can use your values to confront OCD. This is referred to as 'values-based action.' Talk with your therapist about your values and values-based action.
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Negative thoughts, anxiety, and stress can pop up at any moment. Grounding is a coping practice that you can do anywhere, anytime.
Save this post for tips to ground yourself on the go!
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The compulsive rituals of OCD can be frustrating, embarrassing, or debilitating. Learning to resist these compulsions is challenging, but worth it to give yourself some ease and relieve distress.
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We asked Carrie: 'What do you do if harm reduction becomes a trigger?' Here's her perspective!
Talk to your therapist about how to handle harm reduction and therapeutic interventions that may help.
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Observing feelings and the physical sensations associated with them is helpful because it pulls the focus away from your thoughts and into the body. Following up with a grounding exercise will bring yourself into the present moment.
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An important part of your mental health recovery is accepting ALL of your emotions, but that can be difficult if you're not sure what you're feeling. Using a feelings wheel makes it easier to name the emotions.
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We asked Craig for his perspective on risk tolerance, and here's what he said!
Craig is still offering free assessment appointments! Call to get scheduled 📞
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It is possible to relapse during recovery. However, this does not mean that you are starting over or going back to square one. You are not the same person that you were at the start of recovery, however long ago that is.
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Why do so many sober people relapse? Relapses are not a part of recovery; they are a part of addiction.
Recognize what stage of the cycle you are in to know what skill to utilize.
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OCD Gamechangers is hosting an in-person event on MAY 4TH, 2024! Don't miss your chance to see these fantastic speakers, get your tickets now!
Tickets can be purchased from OCDgamechangers.com 🎫
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