I am feeing exhausted today (hypoactivity part of Window of Tolerance) and fear of fear is starting creep in.

1. When I get exhausted and anxious now, I don't beat myself up. I know it's just my wounded nervous system cycling in predictable manner.
-> Cutting myself some slack when I struggle makes me more resilient over time.

 

2. I used to panic over feeling trapped in bad memories and intense mental states. Now I know they'll pass if I wait it out.
-> Just relaxing and breathing helps intense stuff feel less like impending doom.

 

3. I don't buy in anymore that I'm disordered. I'm just injured inside and need to give myself time and care to heal.
-> Believing that I will 100% be back into Window of Tolerance motivates me to keep taking good care of myself and eliminates uncertainty

 

4. Instead of numbing out or self-attacking when I'm depleted (timid, scared, craving carbs), I try to rest and do things that feel nourishing.
-> Making wiser choices when I'm vulnerable builds my self-trust muscle.

 

5. When old terrified feelings hit, I acknowledge them but don't obsess. I distract gently and come back when calmer.
-> Making space for pain rather than fixating instantly loosens its grip on me.

 

6. The scared hurt kid in me still scared and wanting to hide. But my adult side can stay close now and talk me down.
-> Sticking with all my parts, not just judging the messy ones, makes me feel accompanied inside.

 

7. When I slow down and get curious when I struggle, it stops controlling me as much.
-> Meeting myself with care reduces the power my old wounds used to have in my life.