How to Recover from an Emotional Hangover

About This Tool

This 10-page tool walks the reader through some positive ways to deal with an emotional hangover following trauma or stress. Each step cites the scientific research that supports the healing method. There is also a journaling component included. 

Page 1: Introduction to an emotional hangover

Page 2: 7 techniques, inspirational quote, and journaling component

Page 3: 5 techniques, inspirational quote, and journaling component

Page 4: 3 techniques, inspirational quote, and journaling component

Page 5-10: various journaling pages to support the above guide

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Why It Works

Here are the studies and articles cited in this tool:

https://www.sleepscore.com/how-to-rest-your-way-to-less-stress/

https://www.brainscape.com/academy/water-stress-dehydration-anxiety/

https://www.everydayhealth.com/wellness/united-states-of-stress/ultimate-diet-guide-stress-management/

https://www.stanforddaily.com/2017/12/06/when-stress-induced-indulgences-are-okay/

https://www.healthline.com/health/chronic-pain/hot-bath-benefits-sento-furo-japanese-bathing

https://positivepsychology.com/benefits-of-journaling/

https://www.healthline.com/health/benefits-of-burning-sage

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3734071/

https://www.mindful.org/10-things-we-know-about-the-science-of-meditation/

https://www.natureandforesttherapy.org/about/science#:~:text=Forest%20bathing%20catalyzes%20increased%20parasympathetic,system%20is%20being%20triggered%20less.

https://www.healthline.com/health/grounding#:~:text=Grounding%2C%20also%20called%20earthing%2C%20is,positive%20effects%20on%20your%20body.

http://ccare.stanford.edu/uncategorized/the-scientific-benefits-of-self-compassion-infographic/

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/08/fashion/this-is-your-skin-on-stress.html

https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/exercising-to-relax#:~:text=Exercise%20reduces%20levels%20of%20the,natural%20painkillers%20and%20mood%20elevators.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2921311/

https://www.nytimes.com/guides/well/how-to-meditate

 

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