how to self soothe subdrop?
on my alt but like two nights ago i went through my first sub drop and it was a very intense experience. lots of very negative thoughts. lots of tears. it dragged on into the next day which left me feeling drained and embarrassed.
i hadn't put two and two together until i was trying to Google what could've happened the next morning - in the moment i was just so overwhelmed and out of it, i didn't even register what couldve been happening. i shouldve safeworded but i suddenly felt so dramatic and stupid and ashamed. (for context: online dynamic.) it was like a complete shutdown and i didn't even know what i needed to feel better. it was jarring.
i decided to journal about it to try and feel better. put some of the thoughts bouncing around in my head on paper to feel better. it sort of helped, alleviated some of the shame and stupidity i was feeling.
now i want to make a section i can refer to if i ever find myself dropping alone again for whatever reason. ive read that things like sour/sweet candy can help, or watching comfort shows while cozied up under covers. any and ALL suggestions/recommendations welcome please. the more resources i have to help myself (if i cant ask for help) the better.