STOPP
S
TOP
Pause. Do not act on the impulse. Say "stop" out loud.
T
AKE A BREATH
In for 4, hold for 4, out for 6. Repeat three times.
O
BSERVE
Am I safe right now? What triggered this? Name the feeling.
P
ERSPECTIVE
Fact or feeling? What would a trusted friend say right now?
P
RACTISE
Best action right now? Call someone. Regulate. Walk away from the phone.
The urge will pass. It always does.
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