Anxiety can feel overwhelming and can send us into a spiral of ‘future thinking.’ This video walks you through the 54321 grounding technique to bring you back to the present moment and can help you feel more connected to your body. This simple exercise involves focusing on all five of your senses and can be done anywhere.
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis or having thoughts of suicide, please text HOME to 741741 to reach a trained crisis counselor at Crisis Text Line. If you prefer to speak over the phone, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to reach a trained crisis counselor by dialing 1-800-273-8255.
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