I recently bought a small baby blanket that has a rabbit sewn into it. The rabbit has long, soft ears that I love to hold and stroke. I often sleep with it tucked under my arm and it provides something soothing when I can't sleep.

I often feel like rocking and curling up into a ball but don't. I have felt like this during counselling sometimes but tend to withdraw more and feel awkward. After all, I am in my 50s! I'm sure that my counsellor has seen lots of behaviour and probably wouldn't bat an eyelid if I did curl up and rock.

Deep breathing is something else I use, telling myself that I'm safe, distraction techniques, going on a walk or changing the setting. My counsellor gave me a whole swag of distress tolerance cards to use in different situations so I use these and see what I think is appropriate in the situation.

I need to talk to someone PTSD is causing me extreme depression and feeling of gift.

You came to the right place there are plenty here to talk!

Lilly, I'm actually on my way to getting a service dog. My school has been really relaxed about the idea of a dog living on campus next year. I am definitely thinking that I will benefit from him or her. Though I do have questions, such as where do you get the dog trained, or did you use a certain organization? I may message you later though, if I think of it.
Ozmum, age is no matter! I'm almost 19 and I rock myself to sleep and cling to a stuffed animal. Have no shame in what makes you feel comfortable. If you would feel better if you rock yourself, do it. My therapist totally encourages that for me. Although I do have the issue of needing to comfort myself in public and being unable to use the best method I have (because I don't carry blankets with me haha)
Teenie, you're in the right spot. Everyone here has been really helpful for me, and I've not been here long. Message me if you'd like. I'd love to chat.

i have a small stuffed tortoise i hide in my sweatshirt pocket. i can hold onto it and squeeze when i need to feel something comforting and am where visible to others. i also play woth my medic alert necklace .... weird, i know, but it has my name engraved on the back with my dxes and it sort of reminds me, here are my basics.... name,r ank, serial number, LOL!

My other big one is giving myself hand massages. helps ,e focus and relieve tension too.

but my go to is my fleece blanket, i admit!

Leo I love the idea of having something comforting like that with you. I might try that! like a really tiny beanie baby. do they still make those?

Sure, there are those among us who wrap in blankets and make tents in the bed for comfort and refuge, yeah. Comfort for PTSD is our business. Glad you're finding comfort, too.

Illovely, my hubby bought it for me six months ago, so yep! He got it at a phrmacy, saw how cute it was and brought it home. I thin k it actually may be a ripoff of a beanie baby....Right now, it's tucked in my bra over my heart b/c I am not doing so good and need to look down and see that little happy fuzzy thing covering my heart from harm....:-)

Oh, an dI have a bac-up, he found the cutest ever little beanie baby cat that goes in my shoulder bag so if I don't have pockets, I still have my cuddles!

I should add fuether, I wear athletic bras, it's not as kinky as it sounds. sorry for TMI.

I sing. I used to rock my right foot when going to sleep, but that doesn't work anymore. I reach out to the Infinite. I call a friend. I cook if I can. I sit in the sun.