Some things I use to sooth the body when the somatic flashbacks hit
Heating Pad: Put it anywhere on the body where it relieves pain for you. Bonus points if the cover has some something nice on it. Ours has unicorns 🦄
Sippy cups with a soft opening: gives me something to bite on without the suffocation other oral stim toys sometimes give me. This is also a good one if you have jaw pain. 🍼
Your favorite candy: Helps ground and dispels taste flashbacks 🍬
Soft blanket: If you have to feel unwell at least the bed can be a pleasant sensory experience 🛏️
Calming music: Here’s a playlist to get you started but feel free to do whatever regulates you best
Flashcards with affirmations and grounding techniques: These should be kept wherever you are most likely to be when you experience flashbacks, eg. purse, nightstand 📝
Stuffed toys: Yes even adults can benefit from this! And if you age regress or are a system this will help the little ones feel safe 🧸 Hugging them distracts from other more unpleasant sensations
Ice packs: These can help ground you. Can also help with trauma related pain flairs 🧊
Most importantly remember that you will get through this. The sun always rises, the pain always lets go eventually. You deserve to live and see brighter days 💜
