A big part of my project is that I want my work to help calm someone down when potentially suffering a panic attack, stress or similar.
When someone is suffering a panic attack one of the most common ways is to use your five senses to bring you back to that present moment. I have been researching into this theory as part of this project.
"A soothing and calming collection of products that will promote relaxation and a therapeutic sense of well-being, helping to de-stress, with their calming and comforting properties, with the welcome sense of touch and the pleasure it brings to the individual, to both non-defensive and tactile defensive individuals. Experiencing the stimulation of massage and vibration, and different contrasts and textures draws on our sensory skills, useful for Relaxation and Quiet Time, and as a distraction to help calm anger. Use to relieve tension, promote relaxation and stimulate circulation, offering a multitude of different textures and unique sensations, with soothing qualities. Helpful tools for working with individuals with sensory processing issues, providing a wide range of experiences."
- https://www.sensorytoywarehouse.com/relaxation-and-stress-relief?xpage=1&xoffset=424
The idea behind a grounding technique: As the name implies, “grounding” is a way to “ground” you in the present moment. In doing so, you can retain your connection with the present moment and environment. The two senses I will be homing in on within my practice are touch and sight. I plan on my designs having a real textural feel to them by adding stitching and other different medias so they are full of texture so when you feel them you can count how many different textures are on them to help with the calming process. I also plan on them being bright and vibrant, and full of colour so similar to the textures you could count the colours.
Understanding how your body and mind work during these episodes can help you develop a healthier response to frightening situations. Although there are innumerable variations, common reactions to panic include:
Your body goes on alert. Your brain sends a message to your body to protect it against the perceived danger, and your body prepares for the pseudo-emergency. For instance, the eyes may dilate to improve vision, your heart rate quickens to circulate blood faster to vital organs, breathing increases to get more oxygen to the circulating blood, and your muscles tense in case you have to move quickly.
Your mind remains stuck on fearful thoughts. Instead of reacting to either solve the problem or remove yourself from the situation (which you’d likely do in a real emergency), you get stuck on the perceived threat and remain unable to let go of the fear.
Your breathing becomes more rapid. Inhaled oxygen reacts with your cells to produce carbon dioxide, which is then exhaled. During a panic attack, breathing rates increase so your body can absorb oxygen more quickly in preparation for any necessary action. During rapid, heavy breathing (also called hyperventilation), your lungs exhale more carbon dioxide than your cells produce, causing the level of carbon dioxide in your blood and brain to fall. The results (which may include dizziness and heart palpitations) can cause some people to panic further, thereby increasing breathing even more.When someone is suffering a panic attack one of the most common ways is to use your five senses to bring you back to that present moment. I have been researching into this theory as part of this project.
"A soothing and calming collection of products that will promote relaxation and a therapeutic sense of well-being, helping to de-stress, with their calming and comforting properties, with the welcome sense of touch and the pleasure it brings to the individual, to both non-defensive and tactile defensive individuals. Experiencing the stimulation of massage and vibration, and different contrasts and textures draws on our sensory skills, useful for Relaxation and Quiet Time, and as a distraction to help calm anger. Use to relieve tension, promote relaxation and stimulate circulation, offering a multitude of different textures and unique sensations, with soothing qualities. Helpful tools for working with individuals with sensory processing issues, providing a wide range of experiences."
- https://www.sensorytoywarehouse.com/relaxation-and-stress-relief?xpage=1&xoffset=424
The idea behind a grounding technique: As the name implies, “grounding” is a way to “ground” you in the present moment. In doing so, you can retain your connection with the present moment and environment. The two senses I will be homing in on within my practice are touch and sight. I plan on my designs having a real textural feel to them by adding stitching and other different medias so they are full of texture so when you feel them you can count how many different textures are on them to help with the calming process. I also plan on them being bright and vibrant, and full of colour so similar to the textures you could count the colours.
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