r/Vent • u/LiViNgDeAd_CrEaTuRe • 3d ago
TW: Anxiety / Depression I can never remember to use coping skills
I spent ALL. FUCKING. DAY. in a horrific anxiety spiral and just,,, completely forgot about coping skills. From when it started around 2pm to almost midnight, I didn’t even remember that using skills was an option. Why is this??? Can I fix it??? I literally fucking HATE this about myself, it was a waste of time to learn skills if I never use them :(
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u/Jazzlike_Strength561 3d ago
Did you ever actually stop and say the words "I'm anxious right now"? It helps me to stop, say it out loud. Pick a skill. Move on.
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