Fb: Scared

[Symphony]

What do you do when you're scared but currently safe?
We're having a flashback and some of my younger parts a very scared right now.

We're currently implementing lots of self soothing type things like deep pressure therapy, heating pad, blankies, etc. Still scared.

 

[Muted]

Disassociate, I'm not advising this but currently don't have any alternatives

 

[JEKBreatheandBelieve]

Do you ever do guided imagery? I am sure this site has links to some ones out there if you search around. Personally I like to picture a healing light relaxing me and keeping me safe from flashback type stuff. I also picture myself in my favorite spot. If I can focus I read and that brings me away from what the flashbacks are. Sometimes I might throw a basketball around or put on some music and move around. It helps bring my body to the here and now.

 

[Copper Princess]

I find my safe spot or color. Coloring helps me focus on being here in the now and not where my flashback wants me to go at that moment. Or I cuddle with my body pillow and listen to music with headphones.