Relaxation
Relaxation
But most of the time you’re not in a dangerous situation. So, if you feel tense a lot of the time, try learning some relaxation skills, as these should be helpful.
It’s best to try out different relaxation techniques, as not everything works for everyone. When you’ve found a relaxation technique you like, practice it regularly so you can be more prepared to use it in stressful times. It’s best to start practicing at times of the day when you feel at your calmest. This will help you learn in the best possible way.
The Wellbeing-Glasgow website has helpful relaxation resources, including mindfulness, breathing exercises, progressive muscle relaxation and guided imagery meditation.
Related Resources
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- Taking Control of Self-HarmWhat leads you to self-harm? Increasing your understanding of the situations, feelings or thoughts that are likely to trigger the urge to self-harm can help you begin to make changes.
- Coping with Death and Grief During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Supporting Yourself and OthersInformation about coping with grief during COVID. It includes information on how managing grief can relate to changes in behaviours and feelings.
- Podcasts about Trauma
- Sleepio
- Ways to Help Manage Your Emotions
- Short-Term Solutions to Self-Harming
- Tips to Help Cope with Loss and Bereavement
- Resources for Better Sleep
- Tips to Help You Heal and Make Sense of Trauma Experiences
- Emotional Regulation Skills
- Self-Help Strategies for Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
- Coping with Stress Self-Help Guide
- Pain Concern – Relaxation
- Substance Misuse Self Help
- NHS Inform – Self Esteem Guide
- Depression Self-Help Guide – NHS Inform
- Self-Help Guide for People who Self-Harm
- Insomnia
- NHS Self-Help Guide for Coping with Loss & Bereavement
- Emotional Regulation: Managing Emotions
- The Worry Tree
- Positive Statements for Stress
- The Scottish Recovery Consortium Workbook
- Tips and Resources for Improving your Self-Esteem
- Self-Harm a Self-Help Guide
- Grief-Related Apps
- Sleep Problems and Insomnia Self-Help Guide
- Dealing with Distress
- Coping Skills for Anxiety
- VIDEO: Reframing Anxiety
- Treatment for Drug and Alcohol Problems
- Self-Harm Focussed Apps
- CBT for Sleep Difficulties
- Grief-Related Podcasts
- Keep an Activity Record
- Increase Your Positive Activities
- Tips on Managing Change in Our Lives
- VIDEO: Tips for Dealing with Panic Attacks and Anxiety
- Improving Your Mood Apps
- Activities You Can Try at Home
- Managing Low Mood – Self Help Guide
- Tolerating Uncertainty
- Panic Self-Help Guide
- Tools to Help You Manage Your Worries
- Panic Worksheets
- Arresting Your Panic Thoughts
- Problem Solving
- Computerised Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
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