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Girl Talk 4w
Gonna be vulnerable and tmi but does anyone have tips for self soothing? Been struggling mentally and at night the frustration of not having someone to hug and help me calm down makes me even more upset
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Anonymous 4w

Weighted blankets + heated blankets + cold room + candle that smells of good memories or something + music from childhood movies or actually playing a childhood movie

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Anonymous 4w

Breathing exercises help me a lot when I'm trying to keep calm

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Anonymous 4w

I hug stuffed animals to help but it doesn’t help much

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Anonymous 4w

Put your thumbs together with your palms facing your chest like a butterfly, and tap your chest. Butterfly taps can bring you back into you body

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 4w

me too its the only way i can fall asleep💔

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Anonymous replying to -> mother_russia 4w

For me, I find makeup and braiding hair and stuff to be really soothing while listening to music or watching cute videos of animals

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Anonymous replying to -> mother_russia 4w

Bubble baths with a glass of wine and music or an audiobook are great too

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Anonymous replying to -> mother_russia 4w

I also find things like playing a wind instrument or singing to be really helpful because it forces me to control my breathing and slow down

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Anonymous replying to -> mother_russia 4w

Tysm for all the advice🩷 I used to play clarinet but I don’t own one now lol. I’ll try more breathing stuff though

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 4w

I’m actually getting a recorder tomorrow to start playing it 😂 so maybe that’s an option for you

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 4w

I hope you feel a little better 🩷🩷

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