Jes Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Thank you to Lauren for compiling the wisdom of our members! http://www.pandys.org/Coping_With_Body_Memories.pdf Coping With Body Memories -Breathe -Remember it will pass -Focus on the feeling and getting it away -Remember that that feeling actually isn't happening in the moment -Go to a private place and meditate -Replay what happened and then remember that it is all over. Remember that this can be triggering. -Focus on your surroundings -Focus on other sensations (hold an ice cube, drink hot tea, chew gum, or exercise) -Talk or write about what feelings/memories are brought up by the body memories -Use positive self-talk to get through the feelings -Repeat affirmations -Do grounding exercises: name 5 things you see, 5 things you smell, 5 things you feel, 5 things you hear, and 5 things you taste (Note: don't do the senses that are triggering in that moment) -Do something nice for your body like taking a bath, putting on lotion or a nice smelling perfume, or wear comfy clothes -Write a letter to your body venting your feelings -Stretch -Ask your body what it needs -Aroma Therapy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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