I’m shopping for a grounding kit

[eRobin]

I likely have PTSD, and I am being referred for an assessment. I just need a few different things, no plastic rubbish, no silly fidget spinners or expensive toys marketed as fidgets. I need something for all the senses. So far I’ve been using blue tac to stretch, and I’m thinking about palm stones. I don’t want to buy an over priced kit full of Poundland items. Does anyone have any ideas of things that have helped them or someone they know?

Fellow PTSD sufferer here. im sorry youre struggling

I have an ice pack - a soft one that I like the texture of.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Koolpak-Kool-Bead-Reusable-Cold/dp/B077P5DFFW/ref=sr_1_37?crid=1KZNXD43XHVF9&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.U8BfrJh8EdWNfS6wCrQ0YHAOffgJRg8Kr5NMvMW7ABZVT9CKv_-TNk1iyHsyRSvW_rZMwT2JiI5nZoxqvqzZGgS68OWD32zB9rInlOUx-pTY6sObN7_L-_BFU8NTjKLf-ojydRWbasf4676PO7xtyFF97UPrwZIbGSJXbOfOwWP5mYGO-3371eC8cji-CPXK3-S5uDtoWQxLoIH7-mczn-wK1mGpUJlewEEVYesMmnS-r2LLaVHYPIYEETp06Ce3DhOY8UpnWJZUr5VyDv4vt0lnQfU1j8OBjFcXS1keIwc.N6PZFJK9wwZaVav4lelT-ncJxWnwREcggEjbJmknl5k&dib_tag=se&keywords=ice+pack+soft&nsdOptOutParam=true&qid=1732891516&sprefix=ice+pack+soft%2Caps%2C148&sr=8-37

I also use wheat bags to help calm me
My therapist suggested an aroma therapy/strong scent and sour sweets to help
to use music/comfort shows to help
grounding statements - I am safe, its not happening now, recite the date/year
rubbing arms/legs
tapping therapy. there are different places on your body you can tap to help with different things

I have aromatherapy oils that I put on my pulse points but choose them carefully as some can be strong. I also have visual prompts for mindfulness-type activities to help ground me in the moment.

Hey lovely - I have a cuddly toy, no shame just love cuddling it and it helps like no other. I also have a weighted blanket. Maybe those would help? Yes to palm stones too. Ptsd UK do a set of postcards for £10 which are amazingly and so useful and calming and affirming when triggered. Sending a hug x

I have certain things for just in the privacy of my home, I don’t want to do anything that would draw attention to myself, and I think I would get a lot of negative attention for obviously carrying a toy around

Super sour sweets.
An essential oil. Tea tree, peppermint, maybe a selection.
Something cold, a small metal or stone object.
Self heating hand warmers.
Small squidgy toy, I like stress balls.