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Thanks again for reaching out. I’ll aim to get back to you as soon as possible (and within one week). Keep an eye on your spam folder as sometimes my replies accidentally end up there.

Until then, here are some things that might help give you a moment of relief:

Writing down or drawing what you’re feeling inside
Sitting in the morning sunshine for 5 minutes 
Dancing or singing to your favourite song 
Walking to the mailbox and back, or down the street, or around the block 
Standing outside with your bare feet on the ground 
Smelling flowers in your backyard, or your neighbour's front yard or at a garden shop
Stretching for 5 minutes 
Deep breathing: breathing in for 4 seconds, and out for 6 seconds
Floating in an ocean pool
Watching the sunrise or sunset 
Washing your hair 
Closing your eyes while you drink your morning coffee 
Giving a pet a cuddle 
Writing down 5 things you are grateful/proud of yourself for (like sending this email)
Imagining your favourite place or person or thing - reflecting on what it smells like, looks like, sounds like, tastes like, feels like
Seeing how many different birds you can hear or see outside for 10 minutes

For emergencies or crisis situations, please call 000, or Lifeline 13 11 14.

Stay safe.