https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/suggestion-what-has-helped-me-through-a-mental-breakdown-anxiety/m-p/602572#M52537 <DIV class=""><DIV class=""><DIV class="">My friend had suggested a treasure hunt of sorts, where they had requested me to go for a walk and take pictures of 5 specific items/things (e.g. beware dog sign, Halloween decoration, etc.). That way they not only ensured that I went out and did something nice for myself, but also put a bit of a dopamine twist to the situation itself (it gave me a sense of accomplishment along the way).<BR /><BR />Feel free to try it if you're feeling overwhelmed, it helped me a lot!</DIV><DIV class="">&nbsp;</DIV><DIV class="">&nbsp;</DIV></DIV></DIV><DIV class="">&nbsp;</DIV> Wed, 30 Oct 2024 05:13:38 GMT Guest_86143806 2024-10-30T05:13:38Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/suggestion-what-has-helped-me-through-a-mental-breakdown-anxiety/m-p/602572#M52537 <DIV class=""><DIV class=""><DIV class="">My friend had suggested a treasure hunt of sorts, where they had requested me to go for a walk and take pictures of 5 specific items/things (e.g. beware dog sign, Halloween decoration, etc.). That way they not only ensured that I went out and did something nice for myself, but also put a bit of a dopamine twist to the situation itself (it gave me a sense of accomplishment along the way).<BR /><BR />Feel free to try it if you're feeling overwhelmed, it helped me a lot!</DIV><DIV class="">&nbsp;</DIV><DIV class="">&nbsp;</DIV></DIV></DIV><DIV class="">&nbsp;</DIV> Wed, 30 Oct 2024 05:13:38 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/suggestion-what-has-helped-me-through-a-mental-breakdown-anxiety/m-p/602572#M52537 Guest_86143806 2024-10-30T05:13:38Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/suggestion-what-has-helped-me-through-a-mental-breakdown-anxiety/m-p/602579#M52539 <DIV class="">I like the way you r friend help. here is another helpful thing to try.&nbsp;</DIV><DIV class=""><UL class=""><LI>5: Acknowledge Five things you see around you. ...</LI><LI>4: Acknowledge Four things you can touch around you. ...</LI><LI>3: Acknowledge Three things you hear. ...</LI><LI>2: Acknowledge Two things you can smell. ...</LI><LI>1: Acknowledge One thing you can taste</LI></UL></DIV> Wed, 30 Oct 2024 07:58:14 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/suggestion-what-has-helped-me-through-a-mental-breakdown-anxiety/m-p/602579#M52539 quirkywords 2024-10-30T07:58:14Z