Comfort items

[Bristol]

I always have four crystals in my pocket that are supposed to help and a pot of play doh to keep my hands busy also gives me something i can look at instead of looking at T :)

 

[Hopefully]

I always wear a necklace that I use for grounding. It has a long rectangular pendant that I like the feel and weight of in my hand, it is hard, sharp and normally warm from my body heat. I got it at the beginning of my therapy sessions and had it engraved with a message that is encouraging to me.

Normally though, with T I sit rigidly still, I cross my legs and fold my arms and rarely move from that position. Gaze is firmly on the floor. I think I know every pair of shoes she has ever worn!

 

[WomanHero]

Well this is not exactly where the thread started but as long as the OP is ok with the change......

Thanks for these ideas :)
I personally like coloring Mandalas. I think my sister will love it. She's a very active girl before the accident happened. I'll try to ask her out in the weekends.

 

[Renestel]

Kudos to everyone that are sharing with all the different ways/things that help us all make progress. Find it so interesting.
:smug: Keep up the hard work everybody

 

[Deleted member 37474]

I always wear a necklace that I use for grounding. It has a long rectangular pendant that I like the...

Mine was barefoot with her feet on a fuzzy pillow the other day.

 

[Never_falter2]

I find simple repetitive things helpful. When things are really bad I make paracord bracelets.

That's interesting, because my husband does stuff like polish our cutlery over and over, does the dishes and I on wen he is stressed (even though we have a dish washer) and I used to know another guy who felt he had to do the dishes in a certain order.

By the way @Deadman. It is non of my business and I am sure that you will tell me to stick to my business... but... don't you think a username like that won't help to lift your mood?

 

[WomanHero]

i have a lumbar bag i take that holds (among other things) day planner, phone, snack, water bottle, ex...

That's good to hear. It's really nice to hear that you choose to help yourself to feel better instead of feeling hopeless.

 

[WomanHero]

My new t is in a building that requires for any purses or bags to be stored in a closet whenever you ent...

I can understand. My sister also feels uncomfortable whenever her usual kinds of stuff are not with her. Sometimes, she throws a fit.

 

[SeedMan]

@TexCat - I bring coffee too :). Always hot, even in summer. The warmth of the...

While I don't bring coffee into my sessions, I, too, find it soothing, but the context has to be right. If the context isn't right, the caffeine contributes greatly to my anxiety. I'm glad I'm not the only one who benefits from the blessed extract of bean :-)

 

[SeedMan]

I carry around a small chunk of amethyst that I had initially ground down the sharper edges. I...

What a wonderful story. Thank you for sharing it. :-)

 

[WomanHero]

Amethyst is proven to relieve stress and tension. I'm a believer of Crystal Therapy. :)

 

[SeedMan]

I take a whole load of stuff with me - I basically fill a ruck sack!

Main things:

- A stuffed toy (m...

barefoot, thank you for listing all the items you take with you and explaining their use. While I may not need as many items as you do, I am inspired that you're providing yourself with all you need to make the therapy session work well.