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How to make a self-soothe box

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  • Instructions for making a self-soothe box.
  • Involves sensory items for relaxation & focus.
  • Includes smell, touch, sight & taste items.

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Published: 07/10/24

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If you often find yourself struggling with feelings of anxiety or panic, Eve’s ‘self-soothe box’ is a great way to manage those feelings and help you feel more grounded and relaxed. Eve says:

Over the past few years I have struggled with feelings of anxiety and panic. A couple of years ago I was introduced by a mental health professional to the idea of a self-soothe box.

This is a box you can make that contains things that ground you, make you feel more relaxed and reduce symptoms of panic, anxiety or low mood. I loved the sound of it and made one immediately. It’s a tool I still turn to frequently.

If you find yourself struggling with similar feelings, then I would really recommend putting together a self-soothe box.

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