So not sure if this counts as "self-soothing" exactly. But one of the things I've been talking about the past couple sessions with Dr. T is activities that you can become really immersed in, so it takes your mind off other things. It could be something like painting (or other creative things), playing musical instrument, exercise, a craft like cross-stitch, exercise (including more gentle things like yoga), listening to music that you're really absorbed in, watching a TV show or movie you're really into, things like that.
He said today how you can't get your mind to not think things. Like just saying "OK brain, stop thinking of that." How it works better to get involved in something else, so that your mind will be occupied.
Not sure if that will help at all, as I know it's a bit different from self-soothing. But maybe also just think about what might make you feel comforted, like petting your cats, curling up under a fuzzy blanket, things like that.
Hugs, if wanted.
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