The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across the United States. The Lifeline is comprised of a national network of over 200 local crisis centers, combining custom local care and resources with national standards and best practices.

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Moments of anxiety can sneak up on us any place, any time. This is the perfect reminder to have on hand when these moments arise. These affirmations remind us that this moment won’t last forever, and we are not alone as we experience these passing emotions.

A mantra of hope, “Good things are coming” reminds us that today doesn’t define our future, and that good things are coming - because they are!

These affirmations remind us to thank our bodies for all they are - just as they are - because our bodies are beautiful! It’s important to have a positive body image, and keeping these affirmations on hand can help remind you of your worth.

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Text from anywhere in the United States, anytime. Crisis Text Line is here for any crisis. A live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds, all from our secure online platform. The volunteer Crisis Counselor will help you move from a hot moment to a cool moment.

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After a trauma, it’s normal to experience flashbacks, anxiety, and other uncomfortable symptoms. Grounding techniques help control these symptoms by turning attention away from thoughts, memories, or worries, and refocusing on the present moment. Using the 5-4-3-2-1 technique, you will purposefully take in the details of your surroundings using each of your senses.

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This breathing technique can help activate your parasympathetic nervous system and calm you down in moments of distress. The repetitive nature of 4-7-8 breathing provides a calming distraction to your racing mind.

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We must confront our irrational thinking patterns. They can interfere with our everyday lives. Read this label to squash your irrational beliefs and reframe them in a more realistic light.