How to make a self-soothe box

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.

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.

What should be in my self-soothe box?

It’s recommended to have a range of sensory things and something to focus your mind on. You could include something to smell, something to touch, something to look at and maybe even something to taste.

You can change yours depending on your preference. I often take a miniature, more travel-friendly version when going on holiday also, which I would recommend if you find travelling stressful or anxiety-provoking.

Find out how others make self-sooth boxes by watching the video below: