EPISODE · Jan 18, 2023 · 41 MIN
Ep. #275. Immediate Action Drills for Healing, and the long term plan
from Operation Tango Romeo, the Trauma Recovery Podcast · host Mark Meincke
The most effective healing I’ve found so far Immediate Intervention Connection. Speak with someone…ANYONE about what’s going on, how you are feeling. Preferably, someone who is trained at listening. Call a crisis line in your area, or call a friend and say the words, “I need you to talk to you, and I need you to listen”. If you do this, put in the caveat…. ”Please just let me vent, and don’t offer solutions unless I ask…ok?” Connect with yourself. Get outside, sit on the ground, and breathe deeply for 2 minutes. If you are having an anxiety attack, find 3 blue things, 3 red things, 3 yellow things in your environment and name them. Then 3 big things, 3 small things, 3 pretty things. This is a grounding exercise. Also, look at any object, (I prefer horizons) and trace the outline…slowly from right to left, or counter-clockwise if it’s round. Continue..slowly, and focus as much as you can. Name 10 things you are grateful for…then name 10 more. TheFastest acting treatments NLP, 22zero EMDR Psychedelic therapy Reconsolidation therapy Nature Exercise Diet, fasting, Ketosis Drink lots of water…nothing with sugar in it Proper Peer Support, Armwrestling, Jui-jitsu, judo, dancing, Banghra Listen to My show, or any similar show you may prefer. This allows you to connect to other peoples stories, and connection is healing. Classical music Cannabis Lifestyle choices to keep you level, promote healing, and build the “new you” Daily Habits Make your darn bed Declutter the house, garage, car, closet, and your schedule Eat clean. Nothing processed. Supplement correctly. Move your darn body. Lift something, swim, Find a community Be someone who you like, and respect Grow, learn, language, skills, knowledge Participate in therapy Equine Assisted Therapy, self awareness Help someone. Then, …help some more. Mow lawn for free Deliver groceries Do laundry Clean a house Volunteer at any organization Pick up garbage on the street Pick up poop at the dog park Fix something for someone, car, porch, clothes, Cook someone a meal Smile Pay a compliment Encourage someone If helping isn’t for you, then stay busy with something creative. Leatherwork Painting Sculpture Musical instrument Singing Mechanics welding/fabrication Software development Write a book Podcast Create an event Nobody is going to save you. Superman and Wonder Woman will not show up. Not ever. Only you can choose to act. When you’re in hell, keep your feet moving.
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The most effective healing I’ve found so far Immediate Intervention Connection. Speak with someone…ANYONE about what’s going on, how you are feeling. Preferably, someone who is trained at listening. Call a crisis line in your area, or call a friend and say the words, “I need you to talk to you, and I need you to listen”. If you do this, put in the caveat…. ”Please just let me vent, and don’t offer solutions unless I ask…ok?” Connect with yourself. Get outside, sit on the ground, and breathe deeply for 2 minutes. If you are having an anxiety attack, find 3 blue things, 3 red things, 3 yellow things in your environment and name them. Then 3 big things, 3 small things, 3 pretty things. This is a grounding exercise. Also, look at any object, (I prefer horizons) and trace the outline…slowly from right to left, or counter-clockwise if it’s round. Continue..slowly, and focus as much as you can. Name 10 things you are grateful for…then name 10 more. TheFastest acting treatments NLP, 22zero EMDR Psychedelic therapy Reconsolidation therapy Nature Exercise Diet, fasting, Ketosis Drink lots of water…nothing with sugar in it Proper Peer Support, Armwrestling, Jui-jitsu, judo, dancing, Banghra Listen to My show, or any similar show you may prefer. This allows you to connect to other peoples stories, and connection is healing. Classical music Cannabis Lifestyle choices to keep you level, promote healing, and build the “new you” Daily Habits Make your darn bed Declutter the house, garage, car, closet, and your schedule Eat clean. Nothing processed. Supplement correctly. Move your darn body. Lift something, swim, Find a community Be someone who you like, and respect Grow, learn, language, skills, knowledge Participate in therapy Equine Assisted Therapy, self awareness Help someone. Then, …help some more. Mow lawn for free Deliver groceries Do laundry Clean a house Volunteer at any organization Pick up garbage on the street Pick up poop at the dog park Fix something for someone, car, porch, clothes, Cook someone a meal Smile Pay a compliment Encourage someone If helping isn’t for you, then stay busy with something creative. Leatherwork Painting Sculpture Musical instrument Singing Mechanics welding/fabrication Software development Write a book Podcast Create an event Nobody is going to save you. Superman and Wonder Woman will not show up. Not ever. Only you can choose to act. When you’re in hell, keep your feet moving.
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