I will often turn to my spouse for cuddles and affirmations but as he’s a human being and not just a cuddle machine, sometimes I am left to my own devices: curl up in bed, in the dark, heavy blankets. I was supposed to find that hugging a stuffed animal was comforting on occasion. There is nothing wrong with doing that, it was just never my instinct? certain foods distract me from pain in my body, or soothe the pain, idk but it helps. certain textures are very comforting. Some objects sold as fidget or stim toys have these textures. Sometimes I’ll just hold one in my hand and feel the distress melt away.