#oppositeaction

[joelekm]

Stop Using These Coping Skills (And What to Do Instead) | Dr. Daniel Fox

Are your current coping mechanisms actually helping you, or making things worse? Dr. Fox discusses the difference between healthy vs unhealthy coping skills, helping you recognize unhealthy coping patterns. Reflect on your current coping patterns and consider how to improve your mental health.

[hopeisreal42]

The notes on my bedroom mirror. I’m so short that there’s plenty of room on the top! Lol May 28th I will be showing off some of my altered books through the R2ISE Theatre. I will especially be highlighting the first book I made that is filled with positive affirmations. We have to cheerlead ourselves if we want to get unstuck from dark depression. Telling myself positive things was really hard at first and I had to look at the positive affirmations I had made for myself everyday. Today it’s a lot easier but I still have to push myself out of my fear. What are some of the things you say to cheerlead yourself? #dbt #dbtskills #oppositeaction #emotionregulation #alifeworthliving #positiveaffirmations #goodvibes #mentalhealthmonth #depressionrecovery #depressionwarrior #copingskills #cheerleadyourself #tellyourselfgoodthings #hopeisreal #r2isetheatre #recovery #gratitude #gratefulheart #atlantarecoveryevent #atlanta #artheals #changeisinevitable #movetowardslove #highvibrations #enoughasyouare #keepon #bpdrecovery #bpdwarrior #anxietyrelief #edrecovery https://www.instagram.com/p/CAIYBZOFauE/?igshid=1g0ap9ypv3eq6

[hopeisreal42]

I did not draw this-just colored it. I think we all know this scene from Alice in Wonderland. The world feels pretty bizarre today... Fortunately I’ve got my DBT skills to keep me going. I won’t lie, the skies are gray, so I really don’t want to go anywhere but I need to get my emissions tested. Do I push myself with Opposite Action to go? Yes, although I might take a nap first... lol sometimes it’s not one step but more like one crawl at a time #dbt #dbtskills #emotionregulation #oppositeaction #aliceinwonderland #adultcoloring #coloring #coloredpencils #mindfulness #artheals #alifeworthliving #hopeisreal #bpdrecovery #bpdwarrior #bpdfighter #edrecovery #edwarrior #anxietyrelief #depressionwarrior #pushthrough #keepgoing #getoffthecouch https://www.instagram.com/p/B_77bZjlXcZ/?igshid=12tvmbocslut5

[hopeisreal42]

I love journaling! If I write something down, I’m much more likely to do it. And yes, I do get as basic as listing “shower”- mental health challenges can often make basic skills seem difficult or unimportant, so I write them down if I need to. The skill I used that day was “opposite action.” Basically, if your emotions don’t fit the facts, then do the opposite of how you feel to bring on a more positive emotion. I wanted to stay home, but I pushed through and kept my appointment and in the end, I was very glad I did! Do you journal? When was the last time you pushed through, even if it was just as simple as taking a bath? #journaling #recovery #dbt #dbtskills #oppositeaction #alifeworthliving #bpdwarrior #bpdfighter #bpdrecovery #hopeisreal #pushingthrough #selfcare #selflove #youcandoit #keepon #edrecovery #edwarrior #anxietyrelief #schizoawesome #bipolarrecovery https://www.instagram.com/p/B7_dwvHFryK/?igshid=1ubrx92kwmux5

[ellediablo98]

Some nice pics of me being out and about. I low key forgot to post these tbh. It’s been a hard winter this year (and we still got a long way to go) but I’m trying to get out there and do more #oppositeaction despite how I feel. Slowly, but surely, I’m starting to feel like myself again. https://www.instagram.com/p/BtIKe3yBfIMrS52youPqiv4r-uf3A7oK7ZvXAI0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=196asgq1nd937

[bpd-matters-blog]

Repost 📷 @mentalhealthstigmaa A part from #oppositeaction these skills are helpful too. Feeling like I'm actually making progress finally ❤❤ Be the change you want others to see. If you have to eliminate negatives from your life, #doit whether that's moving residences, changing jobs, or making new friends. Only #YOU know what's best! #mentalhealth #mentalillness #creatingpositivity #lovingyourself #dbt #changeispossible #dbtskills #dbtchange #changeyourlife #give #fast #dearman https://www.instagram.com/p/BppNJDSnblz/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1t4owkdmb3xhc

[bpd-matters-blog]

Repost @broadviewpsychology OPPOSITE ACTION: This is a very popular DBT skill! We want to act opposite to our urges, when the urges are likely to get us in trouble, make things worse, or get us stuck for too long. . . For example - if you are angry, there is probably a very valid reason for you to feel that way! However, it is not always in your best interest to lash out (which is the most common angry urge). Here, it may be more helpful to act opposite by choosing to gently avoid the source of your anger, take space, and return once you’re feeling calmer. . . Another example - if you are anxious, your urge may be to avoid. However, we know that avoiding things can make us more anxious over time and is not helpful if we need to get things done. Here, opposite action may mean doing the thing anyways, approaching the thing you are anxious about, and facing your fear. . . The important think to remember about opposite action is this: your emotion can be valid and you do not have to act on it all the time #dialecticalbehaviortherapy #mentalhealth #oppositeaction #dbtskills #emotionregulation https://www.instagram.com/p/BneAvGeA3TF/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=14wvky8jajxxb

[problem-central-blog]

Making a self care box (but not box) featuring fidget toys, hand cream, face mask, glittery nail varnish, stickers, and colouring post cards