I think, perhaps, what you may be looking for are what is generally referred to as "grounding techniques". Here's a link to an article, from PC's archives, on the subject. Note the link at the bottom of the page: "Self-Help Strategies for PTSD":
The Matrix Has You: On Dissociation and Feelings of Detachment
And then here's a link to a second article that also touches on the concept of grounding:
Relaxation and Caring For Yourself
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