COPING STRATEGIES
It's hard to think clear when you're under so much stress because of your mental health.
These will help you be more present:
Focus your mind by listening to your favourite music, put on a funny film or do something creative like drawing.
If you have a lot on your mind, write down your thoughts and feelings. Seeing them written down will help with overthinking and help identity triggers.
Breathe. In 5 seconds. Out 10 seconds. Repeat this until your breathing becomes calmer.
5-4-3-2-1
Look around you.
What 5 things can you see?
What 4 things can you touch?
What 3 things can you hear?
What 2 things can you smell?
What 1 thing can you taste?
For example, if you're outside, look at the grass. Is it green? or more of a yellow? Is it cold to touch? does it have a smell?
This will help your become more aware of your surroundings and not so much in your head.
Here are some free simple online tools to help you recommended by MIND: