Another helpful and calming thought that works for me is to "know" that "my system decided" to release that exact level of stored up emotions, because it is con

Another helpful and calming thought that works for me is to "know" that "my system decided" to release that exact level of stored up emotions, because it is confident that I can deal with that amount right in that moment, and that self-regulation will take care not to overwhelm me but always only give me as much as I can handle.