I asked my psychologist about this (he does therapy for me) and he said that when you don’t feel unsafe, and maybe you are also having a flashback, but to bring yourself into the present and remind yourself that you are safe right now and that no harm is going to come to you. I have been doing this. He had a really calm voice so I think of that too. I know this probably sounds dumb, but I have found that it helps.

Feeling on edge is a bit different. I’ve had times where something startled me and I just started crying. But I think it’s just feeling safe. Being on edge is a defence mechanism in your body to protect you from danger. But again, you need to remind yourself that you are safe.