Darkness to Dialogue: Living Well With Mental Illness

Sense Foraging: A Surprisingly Simple Way to Calm Your Mind and Break Negative Thought Loops When you feel stuck in a spiral of stress or rumination, try “sense foraging.” That means intentionally shifting your attention to raw, present-moment sensations. For instance, the scratch of your sweater, the scent in the room, or the taste of your lunch, without rushing back to thought or judgment.  Research shows that when people stay connected to sensory input instead of shutting it down , they are significantly less likely to fall into deeper depression . ( The Guardian ) A few seconds of sense foraging can remind you that peace is always closer than your thoughts would have you believe. Thank you for stopping by! Until next time, remember that you are not alone in your feelings or experiences. I've got your back!  For more updates:  Instagram click  here Substack click  here My podcast, Through The Darkness: A Mental Health Recovery Podcast, click  here Discl...