I agree with everyone else and i too try to do all those things. However I seem to run into road blocks such as, when I step back or step away, go in my room door closed alone to try to "breath in the calm and out the confusion" I feel like i am isolating myself then i get even more upset because im doing what i'm not supose to but at the same time i know its whats best.... Yes my mind is dysfuncional! LOL I have found though when i "self coach" I do okay. Hope my input did something for you and if ne one has something to tell me on how to stop my tornado brain please let me know!
Good luck, mike.