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The world feels like it’s moving too fast, and our nervous systems are trying to keep up. We open by asking how you’re really doing, then follow the honest answers—anxious, numb, angry, protective of routine—into a practical, compassionate guide for staying grounded. As clinicians and educators, we unpack survival mode without judgment and share the small, repeatable actions that help you function when everything around you feels uncertain.

We get specific about grounding techniques that actually work: slow, extended exhales to calm your body; body scans to map where stress hides; five‑senses check‑ins to return to the room; and movement like walking, stretching, or dancing to metabolize tension. We also talk about social regulation—why a phone call to a friend can be as therapeutic as a meditation app—and how routines aren’t escapism but anchors that restore predictability and control. Along the way, we tackle news overload, vicarious trauma, and the reality of a global village where unfiltered crisis footage reaches us in real time. Boundaries with media, trusted sources, and timed check‑ins can protect attention without abandoning awareness.

Community threads through every part of this conversation. Collective pain calls for collective care, whether that looks like showing up in crowds, joining smaller circles, or simply witnessing solidarity when large spaces feel activating. Validation matters: hearing your feelings named can make isolation give way to connection, even when opinions differ. We close with a reminder to give yourself permission to cope in the way that fits today—routine as resistance, reaching out for support, or choosing quiet. Build a personal toolkit, update it often, and let people help carry the weight.

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