08/29/2025
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to begin building interoception skills, especially for those who have spent a long time feeling disconnected from their bodies:
1️⃣Start Small and Neutral
Focus on a body part that feels emotionally neutral—like your hands or feet—rather than areas tied to trauma or discomfort.
2️⃣Check In Briefly and Often
Set a timer to pause for 10–30 seconds a few times a day to ask, “What sensations are here right now?” No need to interpret—just notice.
3️⃣Name Sensations Without Judgment
Use neutral words like “warm,” “tight,” “tingly,” or “heavy” to describe what you feel—avoid labeling anything as good or bad.
4️⃣Pair With Grounding Tools
Use grounding techniques (touching a textured object, feeling your feet on the floor) to stay present while tuning into body sensations.
5️⃣Move Gently With Awareness
Try slow, mindful movements like stretching or walking, paying attention to internal cues like pressure, effort, or tension.
6️⃣Practice with Safe Contexts
Explore interoception in spaces or routines where you feel emotionally and physically safe—like during a warm shower or lying in bed.
7️⃣Be Patient and Compassionate
Treat your interoception practice like a relationship that’s being rebuilt—go at your own pace and acknowledge even the smallest moments of awareness.
🧠Mind-body therapies or neurostimulation are some effective approaches to help repair your connection to your inner experiences with support.
💪If you struggle with anxiety, you may benefit from mind-body training.
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