Hi, newly diagnosed here, in therapy for two months. Quiet BPD. 

Last time my therapist asked me to think about something like a "first-aid kit", things that might help me to get out of intense negative emotions when a borderline episode comes. 

Honestly, I'm very confused as nothing comes to mind. I have never tried anything like that. Everytime anxiety rises I just disappear in the void of despair and can't think about anything else. Like, I fully focus on my pain, not being able to come up with anything that may help me to stop it. 

I would appreciate if you could share some of the tips that you use. I'd like to try something to see if it would help me too.