Stopping things escalating

[one_step_closer]

I know there has probably been many, many posts like this but my searching abilities are rubbish and I'm lazy so thought I'd make a new thread. I'm trying to figure out ways to stop my emotions from getting to a point where I am in a crisis or close to one. I guess I'm maybe looking for things I could occupy myself with, things to avoid, tips, mostly practical strategies for trying to prevent things escalating. I don't know if I am actually wording this right.

I am very, very easily triggered and often hit points where I am about to fall over the edge multiple times a day. Most triggers are unexpected and I can't avoid them. I know it's personal what works for each person and I have made a list of things I could do (e.g. talk to someone, go for a walk, write) but often those things don't work so I was just looking for what other people use to cope. I need ways to soothe emotional pain and traditional 'self soothing' stuff doesn't really work for me. I need a way to put a barrier up as much as possible when I feel things might be getting close to overwhelming me. Totally haven't worded this right but I'm sure someone will get the idea.

[Irisflower]

Have you tried the app Calm Harm? It has lists of ideas sorted by category.

[Arienette]

When I’m feeling pretty vulnerable and low I snuggle in my comfy chair with my bed blanket, my teddy bear and (sometimes my comfort blankets) and watch tv. It keeps me safe and contained and I have all the soothing textures and smells that are my go to.

Do you have anything like that?

[Auror.]

Have you ever tried doing any of either the emotion regulation stuff from DBT or even just some of the crisis/distress tolerance skills there? Something like the TIPP skill might be useful? Holding ice cubes (even just for dealing with strong emotions) or frozen oranges, splashing your face with cold water, etc.? Do you have any PRN you can safely take in the moment?

[one_step_closer]

Thanks for your suggestions. None of that kind of stuff touches me, and I kind of get myself into a mess and don't know what to do or can't be bothered doing anything about it. I'm working on making a crisis notebook with helpful thoughts I can tell myself in certain situations and tips for making a phone call if I need to talk but I can see myself getting into a state and maybe not even looking at the book and if I do I'll be in too much pain for the things in it to work.