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Topic Tuesday // Distress Tolerance // Tues 17 July, 7pm AEDT

Unknown userMember18 June 2018, 2:50 pm AEST

Topic Tuesday // Distress Tolerance // Tues 17 July, 7pm AEDT

Life throws up a range of stressors that can impact us is unique ways. Discomfort isn’t generally something we like to feel so when those strong emotions come along, it can be hard to know what to do to manage.

Distress tolerance is all about learning how to deal with strong emotions. So join us, to answer the question, “how do you cope when you feel like you can’t?”

Share your experiences of coping with uncomfortable emotions. What works? What doesn’t? And what would you like to do more of to support you on your recovery journey? 🐼

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In response to: Topic Tuesday // Distress Tolerance // Tues 17 July, 7pm AEDT

emiweenaCasual Contributor17 July 2018, 7:57 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Distress Tolerance // Tues 17 July, 7pm AEDT

Facing your feelings is what distress toelrance is all about @emiweena What helps you to sit with big emotions?

Having some time and space to have an objective look at my reaction before I make my next action. Not always a luxury with 3 little kids at home!

In response to: Topic Tuesday // Distress Tolerance // Tues 17 July, 7pm AEDT

utopiaSenior Contributor17 July 2018, 7:57 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Distress Tolerance // Tues 17 July, 7pm AEDT

My psychologist said something about the adrenalin running through the body at this time and that it's good to them use that adrenalin in a physical way. running, walking, dancing. Do you do this during the distress or after?

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Unknown userMember17 July 2018, 7:58 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Distress Tolerance // Tues 17 July, 7pm AEDT

Mindfulness and meditation are really useful for managing distress @Adge. They teach us to be aware of our emotions and thoughts without getting too caught up in them.

Another important component of mindfulness is paying attention to the present moment in a non-judgmental way. That means letting go of all those unhelpful thoughts that judge ourselves and our emotions. Thought like - "I can't cope" or "I can't do this" - and preferring instead, to shift our attention to our breathing, body, sense of smell, sense of touch, or the sounds around us.

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adlaide77Casual Contributor17 July 2018, 8:00 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Distress Tolerance // Tues 17 July, 7pm AEDT

I think perhaps having a list of emotions handy on my phone or something to look at and focus on to identify the ones so I’m not delving to far into my mind to a dark place. Perhaps exploring those feelings when I’m well and feeling safe to look back on when I’m not so all the ‘tough thinking’ is partially done???