Hi, Majo,
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Originally Posted by BlueMajo
I need to calm down.... I grew up believing that to calm down I should repeat to myself "calm down, everything is going to be alright", but to be honest, the more I think to calm down, the more anxious I feel...
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This sounds like a type of torture --- like being forced to do something unpleasant. I hope it is ok that you made me laugh.
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When you are already calm, you can practice calming down.
Your body and mind learn the deep breathing and calming mantras when you are "in a good place."
When you are excited you can call upon the skills you have practiced when you were calm.
Maybe that makes sense.
Mari