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tummy time is my favourite methods for grounding: laying on the floor helps me to feel safe and calm. I use tummy time after panic attacks or during high anxiety episodes which trigger emotional regression.

here are some tips if you want to try using tummy time as a soothing or grounding method.

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make sure you have a small, soft, safe space in your room which is cosy and easy to curl up in when you need it. (i have a little rug and lots of cushions on the floor for when i need to flop down)

use a pillow under your chest to help you lie down more comfortably

keep all your comfort items in one space so that they're easy to find during regressive episodes

Which would you choose?

I wanted to make some comforting phrases for those of you that need them! Hope they'll bring a little bit of peace in your heart.

I believe you, I know you're not lying

It wasn't your fault, you were just a kid

Your gender is valid no matter what they say

I'm sorry I yelled at you I was angry and I took it out on you

You were abused for a long time but now you don't need to take it anymore, now you're safe

It's okay if you're not at the same level of your peers, it's okay if you feel left behind, you're gonna have your own adventure and that doesn't make you less important

It's okay if you can't eat this because of sensory issues, I'm gonna get you your safe food and there's nothing to feel ashamed or guilty about it, I understand you and care for you