When the alarm system is loud, this pulls your brain back to the present through your senses. Go slow. There’s no wrong answer.
5
things you can see
Look around. Name five things you can see, slowly, one at a time.
If you’re in crisis, please reach out — in the US you can call or text 988 any time. This exercise is a tool for moments of anxiety or overwhelm, used alongside (not instead of) real support.