3 types of self soothing thoughts

howilearnedtocope:

1. Validation – it’s ok that I hurt and want to feel better
2. Reassurance – I can handle this pain, even though it hurts and I don’t like it
3. Perspective taking: I’ve had bad days like this before, and my record of making it through them is 100%. I can also remember my better days, and know I’m not always hurting this much