Reminding myself of all that I have to be thankful for really helps ground me and keeps me from tipping over into that negative place.

I have a skill set that often helps me get through hurtful moments or experiences. However, sometimes when the pain cuts really deep, my normal go-to exercises just won't work.

Going for a walk is always helpful for me. I also love gratitude exercises.

Be kind to yourself and to others. Treat others the way you would want to be treated. I was told that every day of my childhood.

Reminding myself of all that I have to be thankful for really helps ground me and keeps me from tipping over into that negative place.

I have a couple of what I call "buttons" - fears or anxieties that when tweaked can cause me to be vulnerable. Fear of failure, not being good enough, and abandonment are my main buttons. However, they have diminished greatly over the years as I have really confronted those fears in order to work through them.

I've done a lot of bad TV and bad movies. I've also done some really great things.