TIPP
Put your face in a bowl of ice water
What is temperature?
Play a video game.
What is Distracting with Activity?
Eat ice cream.
What is self-soothe with taste?
Get a bubble tea.
What is Vacation?
50 jumping jacks
What is intense exercise?
Read funny greeting cards.
What is Distracting with Emotions?
Listen to your favorite song.
What is self-soothe with hearing?
Picture yourself relaxing at the beach.
What is Imagery?
Exhale slooooowly
Paced breathing
What is Distracting with Sensations?
Pet your dog.
What is self-soothe with touch?
Ask for strength from a higher power.
What is Prayer?
Tense and release your muscles.
What is progressive muscle relaxation?
Do a crossword puzzle.
What is Distracting with Thoughts?
What is self-soothe with movement?
Tell yourself "It won't last forever".
What is Encouragement?
Send a text saying thank you.
What is Distracting with Contributing?
Make popcorn.
What is self-soothe with smell?
Figure out how your pain is helping you.
What is Meaning?