Wonder Woman
MyPTSD Pro
Hi, everybody!
I thought it might be helpful for us to list ways that we self-soothe. That way others might get ideas they haven’t thought of/tried before, and might be further helped. I know right now, I need some fresh ideas, because things that have worked for me in the past are not helping as they once did. I figure I can't be the only one here who needs a little extra help in this area.
Here are some of mine:
Hot beverages (tea, coffee, hot chocolate)
Wrapping a blanket around myself (even better if it is silky or velvety)
Sitting outside or walking outside (really experiencing nature: feel the fresh air as you breath it in, smell the flowers/dry leaves, listen to the birds, feel the sun's warmth or the coolness of a breeze, you get the idea)
Do some gentle stretching, yoga, or tail chi (youtube is a good source for beginner videos; as always skip any exercises or poses that you think might be problematic or triggering for you)
Listening to soft instrumental music or sounds from nature (I like Ambient Worlds, a youtube poster)
Losing myself in a good book or audiobook (I like to read classic children's literature sometimes, because it tends to be less triggering)
Doing craft kits (Get ones that have all the materials included. I buy ones made for children, because they are easy and it helps me to take care if my younger-abused self)
I'll add other ideas, if I find no one has suggested them.
I thought it might be helpful for us to list ways that we self-soothe. That way others might get ideas they haven’t thought of/tried before, and might be further helped. I know right now, I need some fresh ideas, because things that have worked for me in the past are not helping as they once did. I figure I can't be the only one here who needs a little extra help in this area.
Here are some of mine:
Hot beverages (tea, coffee, hot chocolate)
Wrapping a blanket around myself (even better if it is silky or velvety)
Sitting outside or walking outside (really experiencing nature: feel the fresh air as you breath it in, smell the flowers/dry leaves, listen to the birds, feel the sun's warmth or the coolness of a breeze, you get the idea)
Do some gentle stretching, yoga, or tail chi (youtube is a good source for beginner videos; as always skip any exercises or poses that you think might be problematic or triggering for you)
Listening to soft instrumental music or sounds from nature (I like Ambient Worlds, a youtube poster)
Losing myself in a good book or audiobook (I like to read classic children's literature sometimes, because it tends to be less triggering)
Doing craft kits (Get ones that have all the materials included. I buy ones made for children, because they are easy and it helps me to take care if my younger-abused self)
I'll add other ideas, if I find no one has suggested them.