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Support, grounding tools, and next steps — when you don't want to do this alone.
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Understanding what you're feeling
- The Body Keeps the Score — Bessel van der Kolk
- Maybe You Should Talk to Someone — Lori Gottlieb
- Feeling Good — David Burns
- Man's Search for Meaning — Viktor Frankl
If reading feels hard, start with one page.
Journaling prompts (when your mind won't stop)
- What feeling is strongest in me right now?
- What do I wish someone understood about me?
- What is one thing I survived that I forget to credit myself for?
- If someone I loved felt this way, what would I tell them?
- What is one small action that helps me stay today?
- What do I need less of right now?
Grounding tools (quick and real)
- Box breathing (4–4–4–4)
- 5–4–3–2–1 sensory grounding
- Cold water on hands for 30 seconds
- 10-minute walk (if safe)
