So im really new to reddict, I've only posted I think twice over the 4 years I've had my account. But I'm someone who struggles with anxiety daily and honestly im not comfortable posting, in general. I just read what other people write. With that being said, Ive started to write sensory stories to help ground myself to read when I have a massive uptick of anxiety at work, at home, in public, etc.. and well, they seem to help me and I think they maybe could help others.. I just really looking for feedback to see if my stories help anyone else or if they feel clunky or what have you. I tried posting earlier but it must have been to long or something.. I was trying to sound professional and idk.. either way, I would love to see if they help anyone else. I have one posted below if you feel like reading it.
The Calming Shower
I can let this wash over me. I am safe.
I can let this wash over me. I am safe.
I can let this wash over me. I am safe.
***
I don’t need to rush—
I can take this one step at a time.
I turn the water on and listen as it begins to run,
a steady stream filling the quiet space.
I reach my hand beneath it,
letting the water move across my skin.
I feel the gentle mix of cool and warm water
cascade over my hand.
At first, it shifts—
cool, then warmer—
slowly blending together
until the steady warmth settles across my skin.
Warmth.
Comfort.
The water continues to fall,
a soft, steady rhythm filling the space around me.
It doesn’t rush.
It simply continues.
The sound gathers gently,
quiet and constant,
grounding me in the moment.
I let my hand remain there,
feeling the warmth build and hold,
waiting until it feels just right.
When the water reaches the right temperature,
I feel ready to step in.
No urgency.
No rush.
Just a quiet sense of calm
as I move forward into the warmth.
I feel the water move across my skin,
spreading warmth and gentle pressure across my body.
It flows steadily,
wrapping around me
in a quiet, familiar way.
A slow breath leaves me.
There is nothing pressing here.
No urgency.
Just myself,
the warmth,
and the soft, steady sound of the water moving around me.
My skin begins to warm,
matching the temperature around me,
settling into it at its own pace.
I feel my shoulders soften,
gently lowering
without effort.
I don’t need to hold onto anything here.
I can let everything move past me,
just like the water does.
I only need to be here.
To feel the warmth.
To rest in it.
I don’t have to give anything.
I can simply be.
***
I can stay here as long as I need.
***
If it helped you find some calmness.. well. That's all I was hoping for