Questions to ask yourself or a friend during an emotional crash

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Am I safe? Am I having reoccurring thoughts about suicide?


a. My 3 safe people:
1.
2.
3.
b. My 3 reasons for living:
1.
2.
3.

Is this a new or old struggle? Do I already know why I am struggling right now?



Are there physical or hormonal issues at work?

a. Am I getting 8 hours of Sleep?
b. Hormones?
c. Vitamins?
d. Nutrition?

e. Dark days (less sunlight)
f. Being inside a lot/lack of movement


What are my primary stressors?



Am I too busy?

Write down all of your responsibilities. Is there anywhere I can:
Let go
Postpone
Ask for help
Delegate
Simplify

Are there reoccurring thoughts that are bothering me?
This is who I will talk to about my troubling thoughts:
This is what I will use to break the cycle of those thoughts:


Are any of these happening?
Catastrophizing
Filters
Flooding
Triggers (being with difficult family members, hurtful conversations, significant dates)

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