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Four Things You Can Touch
Four things you can touch is the tactile 5-4-3-2-1 step—noticing four textures and pressures to pull the body into present-moment sensation.
Four things you can touch is the tactile step of 5-4-3-2-1 grounding—feeling four textures such as fabric weave, chair edge, cool glass, or ground through shoes—to recruit somatosensory pathways that compete with anxiety signals. Press gently; notice temperature and pressure.
Keep items safe—no hot surfaces or sharp objects when agitated. Pockets can hold a smooth stone or textured band for repeat use.
Common questions
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Can you use the same object twice?
Yes if you notice new details—seam versus cuff, warm versus cool side. Four distinct sensations matter more than four unrelated objects.
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