I am learning how to talk kindly to myself. I think for each of us, it will be slightly different things that sooth the parts that need soothing.

As my t reminds me... what is placebo but an action that helps. Another way she says it .. if it is not doing harm, and it is helping - why is it "placebo"?

It is great that the deep breaths and your inner dialog is soothing your inner child. Way to go.