I really loved the lists about thiongs people are grateful in this thread - here

Right now, I'm struggling through a lot of grief and fear. It's pretty intense. My T suggested I write out a list of things that help me comfort myself and/or things I can ask for that help me feel comforted by others - and I'd love to know what helps others.

Here's what I have so far
- long baths
- listening to radio theater or books on tape to fall asleep (helps my mind not just spin like crazy)
- asking friends for hugs
- wrapping up in heavy blankets (harder in the summer but I still find so deeply comforting)
- cool glasses of lemonade
- warm or cold green or chamomile/mint tea with lots of cream and honey
- petting or playing with my silly cat
- doing something nice or kind for someone else (I dunno why this helps me feel comforted too but sometimes it helps a lot)
- *sometimes* a long run with good music or a gentle rythmic swim and getting my body in that relaxed and tired state (sometimes this can really take of fthe edge of fear - sometimes it can just be a little to escapist and i'll drive myself too hard - sometimes just excercise is just the last thing I want to do)
- finding funny jokes or videos or something to make me smile

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any other ideas? what helps you feel comforted or "self-soothed"?

coffee with a good friend
soothing music
shopping
curling up with kitty
looking at pictures from vacations (although this can make me cry too)
doing crafts - knitting and puzzles calm me and focus my mind
cleaning (ok, not the actual cleaning process, but having a clean home is comforting. Probably cause mine is always so messy )
new blanket or fresh from the dryer old blankey
Swinging or playing on a playground when there are no kids around (I am a total big kid)

anti-anxiety medication

dragonfly, laughing is fine! i meant it truthfully, but if i don't have some fun while i'm circling the drain, then it would all just suck!! glad you laughed!! xxoo, jill