Returning to Baseline Homework

Well, it has come to my attention over the weekend that my mental health issues have not been the fault of my medications, but rather they have been the fault of discord within my system. I suppose that would make the most sense considering that my medications haven't caused me to feel this badly or out of control before... still, I guess I was just amazed at how "out-of-whack" I was feeling for seemingly no reason at all. But then, trauma will sneak up on you like that from time to time.

Now that I know the source of these issues I've been dealing with, I think it would be a good time for me to create a battle plan to address what I've been dealing with. Adjustments and repairs desperately need to be made to the metaphoric foundations of my everyday living and functioning. I've been neglecting the foundations of my own physical health and mental health, so it's no wonder that now the foundation feels shaky and like it could collapse at any moment. But knowing and naming the issue is half of the battle. The other half is planning and executing the created plan.

As a note to myself, I need to remember to look up the following things:
- Grounding techniques
- Grounding/Self-care toolbox
- Weekly self-care maintenance ideas
- Safety plan template
- Distress tolerance skills
- Emotional regulation skills
- Mindfulness practices