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DBT · Emotion Regulation

Reduce Vulnerability (PLEASE)

Close the leak first

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Half of what looks like emotional overreaction is unfixed vulnerabilities. Audit a week and pick the one that would move the needle most.

Sleep — hours, quality, consistency
Food — regular, adequate, blood sugar crashes
Movement — daily, moderate, non-punitive
Substances — caffeine, alcohol, cannabis, meds as prescribed
The one vulnerability I'll close this month, and how

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