Replying to @WahFo@meow.social

@WahFo I was always told to try the 3-3-3 method (or the 5-4-3-2-1 method which is similar). You focus on 3 things you can see, 3 things you can hear, and 3 things you can touch.

This has never worked for me. However, what does work to ground me is a very strong mint (I always keep them with me), or a strong scent, like vicks vapour rub. Or dunking my head in cold water. It gives my brain something else to instantly focus on, instead of the anxiety.

Jul 5, 2026, 22:16 UTCen