A Simple Grounding Technique For Racing Thoughts & Anxiety

Many people spend so much time caught up replaying the past or worrying about the future that they stop fully experiencing the present moment. When anxiety, overwhelm, or racing thoughts take over, grounding techniques can help bring the nervous system back into the here and now.

One simple but effective approach is the 5 Senses Grounding Technique, which helps reconnect you with your surroundings by focusing on what you can see, feel, hear, smell, and taste. In this video, I talk through how the technique works, why it can help calm an overwhelmed mind, and how I sometimes use it myself when I notice I’m getting stuck in my head.

If any of this resonates with you and you’d like support exploring it further, I offer LGBTQ+ affirming therapy both online and in person from my practice in Manchester city centre. You’re welcome to get in touch to arrange a free 15 minute introductory call.

Gavin Reid LGBTQ+ therapist

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Gavin Reid BA (Hons), MBACP is an LGBTQ+ affirming therapist based in Manchester, offering online and in person counselling for LGBTQ+ adults. He is an Advanced Accredited Gender, Sexual and Relationship Diversity (GSRD) Therapist with Pink Therapy and has over 1,000 hours of client experience supporting LGBTQ+ people.

His work focuses on LGBTQ+ mental health, shame, identity, minority stress, relationships, trauma and recovery and the impact of growing up in non affirming environments. Alongside professional training in counselling, trauma and GSRD therapy, Gavin also brings lived experience and a deep understanding of the challenges many LGBTQ+ people face.

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Gavin Reid LGBTQ+ therapist

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Gavin Reid BA (Hons), MBACP is an LGBTQ+ affirming therapist based in Manchester, offering online and in person counselling for LGBTQ+ adults. He is an Advanced Accredited Gender, Sexual and Relationship Diversity (GSRD) Therapist with Pink Therapy and has over 1,000 hours of client experience supporting LGBTQ+ people.

His work focuses on LGBTQ+ mental health, shame, identity, minority stress, relationships, trauma and recovery and the impact of growing up in non affirming environments. Alongside professional training in counselling, trauma and GSRD therapy, Gavin also brings lived experience and a deep understanding of the challenges many LGBTQ+ people face.

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