Compression: If you can, ask someone you love to hug you tightly for a whole minute. If you can’t, make a pile of every blanket you own and then crawl underneath. • Textures: Close your eyes, reach into your closet, and touch various pieces of clothing until you find one that feels extra nice, or at least extra interesting. Stroke it gently, really noticing how it feels. • Flapping: Next time you wash your hands, shake them off instead of using a towel. Try side to side, up and down, round in circles, or all over the place. Regardless of whether any of these ideas become a regular habit,
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