Tips On Calming Down Besides Breathing Techniques?

[Deleted member 37343]

No problem, it took me a few to remember some of it. Part of how I managed so long with my own trauma was...

I know it's a bit weird or creepy sounding.. but the smell of my friend and the smell of her home is comforting to me. I think it's because she's the first person and first place I've ever actually felt safe in and the first person that was my friend and was loving/caring toward me.. I do have a picture of her and I in my wallet and I listen to some music that reminds me of the times we spent together, but sometimes that doesn't always help. And I can't always have her around. I do have some gloves and a hat she gave me that still have the scent of her home, but I know it will eventually lose it.

Thank you so much for taking your time to reply :) It means a lot and I will definitely try these ideas.

 

[J'qel]

I understand, I had a very close friend and was heartbroken when she moved. She felt like the only real thing in my life at the time, even though we weren't romantic in any way, I just bonded with her in a way that I wasn't able to with anyone else in my life. I can totally understand the non creepy part and why you'd be concerned.

I hope things get better for you and if you have any more issues, you know where I am :)