People Impacted By Trauma Are-

How can you reduce anxiety from traumatic memories?

Here’s a tool you can try (with sensitivity):
→     The 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Technique

Let’s see together how it works.
When you feel a little bit anxious, sit down and gently follow these 5 steps:

1.    Describe 5 things you can see.
Basically, look around your environment and identify 5 objects.

For example you can see:
→    A pen
→    A plant
→    A book
→    A bottle
→    A computer
You just need to describe their colors and shapes.
You can do it silently or aloud — whichever you prefer.

2.    Recognize 4 things you can touch.

For example you can touch:
→    Your desk
→    Your chair
→    Your clothing
→    The floor under your feet
Just focus on the tactile experience of these objects.

3.    Name 3 things you can hear.
Just identify 3 different sounds in your environment.

For example you can hear:
→    The heating
→    The computer fan
→    The traffic out there
Just focus on their sounds and name them.

4.    Recognize 2 things you can smell.

For example you can smell:
→    The aroma of food
→    The smell of a plant
Just identify and smell them.
5.    Focus on 1 thing you can taste.
Take a moment and taste something you have on hand.

For example you can taste:
→    Some food or simply some water
Just pay attention to the taste.

That’s all.
And if you want, you can also add a breathing technique (4-7-8) before or after the technique.

Okay, now your question is:
→    “Why should this exercise work?”

Well, here’s the answer:
→    “Because it forces us to live in the present moment”.

Let’s remember: the more we live in the present, the less anxious we feel.
Our wellbeing lies in the present.