Everyone gets distressed from time to time, but if you are frequently Distressed, there are things you can do to reduce that and make life better.Β
At The Psych Collective, we have some strategies for taking control of your emotions to overcome distress.Β
Understanding the Distress Cycle
Distress can feel like chaos, but it actually follows a predictable pattern. Learn the signs.
What they are, How to Use It, and Why Itβs Sometimes Hard
We can lose our senses when we are distressed. When overwhelmed with rage, terror or distress we enter a state whereby rational thinking is sometimes not possible.
Understand the different layers of attention when practising mindfulness.
Understanding the Power of "And"
There are plenty of options to choose from before reaching for PRN. Check out our tips.
Listen to Dr Al give a lesson on the actual point of mindfulness.
Body Hack: Use the mammalian dive reflex to calm down FAST!
When your mind is filled with chaos, we have a technique for sorting through the mess.
Listen to Jess guide you through an imagery exercise to find your Wise Mind.
A collection of audio tracks for you to practise calming your distress.
This type of relaxation training uses self-hypnosis to create feelings of warmth and calm.
To overcome anxiety you have to face your fears. But are you a bunny or a lion?
Why can't you stop scrolling? Jess O'Garr & Dr Al break down the psychology of doomscrolling and share practical ways to replace the habit with something
Social anxiety is the fear of negative evaluation by others. We've got some tips on how to overcome this.
Get control of your panic by getting control of your breath.
Anxiety can have a debilitating impact on your life if you don't know how to deal with it effectively.
