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25-03-2017 07:59 PM
25-03-2017 07:59 PM
Got a coping strategy that you find good? Share it here :)
Hi guys
i see many people asking for advice on coping strategies myself including so i thought i would create a thread for everyone to share their favourite coping strategy or a few if you like 🙂
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25-03-2017 08:06 PM
25-03-2017 08:06 PM
Re: Got a coping strategy that you find good? Share it here :)
Great idea @Former-Member!
Ummm my best coping strategies are:
- Giving my cat a really big cuddle (he will whinge but I know deep down he loves me)
- Having a cup of tea (I don't drink tea that much, so when I do it feels a bit fancy) and a biccie and re-reading my favourite book from when I was a kid (think like, famous five, or the magic faraway tree! dont judge!)
- Hot shower and/or bath
- Writing out my frustrations with life in a journal
Hope they are ok to get the ball rolling! Do you have any in particular that you use?
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25-03-2017 09:10 PM
25-03-2017 09:10 PM
Re: Got a coping strategy that you find good? Share it here :)
Hi @Former-Member and great thread btw!
My favourite coping strategies are:
* Using mindfulness techniques to eat something I really like (usually chocolate lol)
* Listening to music or watching funny videos on you tube.
* Like @Former-Member has suggested, re-reading a book I enjoy, but not necessarily from my childhood.
I'm looking forward to reading some great ideas in here!
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25-03-2017 09:12 PM
25-03-2017 09:12 PM
Re: Got a coping strategy that you find good? Share it here :)
@utopia @Pepsimax @Shaz51 @Faith-and-Hope @Former-Member heres the coping thread
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25-03-2017 09:16 PM
25-03-2017 09:16 PM
Re: Got a coping strategy that you find good? Share it here :)
Hello @Former-Member, @Queenie, @Former-Member
having a cup of Green Tea
and having a soak in epsom salts
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25-03-2017 09:20 PM
25-03-2017 09:20 PM
Re: Got a coping strategy that you find good? Share it here :)
Wrap yourself in your favourite blanket.
Watch youtube videos of kittens and cats being silly. That's a winner 😄
Learn a new craft. Crochet is great.
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25-03-2017 09:28 PM
25-03-2017 09:28 PM
Re: Got a coping strategy that you find good? Share it here :)
Walk it off (or swim or run or ride or jump)
Organise something. It's amazing how productive anxiety can be if it's put into/towards something
Call a friend that you haven't spoken to for a while
Write. Anything at all. If you can't think of anything just pick up a pen and paper and start writing anyway. No editing, no worrying about grammar or spelling. (It can be surprising what comes out when you're not really thinking about it)
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25-03-2017 09:32 PM
25-03-2017 09:32 PM
Re: Got a coping strategy that you find good? Share it here :)
Hahaha @Former-Member yes keep going, keep going! Loving your ideas.
I feel like I have to add a little warning to your idea about learning a new craft though 😉 I decided about a year ago I should start learning how to knit as a way to be mindful/decompress after work etc. as you do... Turns out knitting IS VERY HARD and it got me so worked up (because I was hopeless at it) that it was more of a hinderance than anything else hahaha.
Having said that, I'm sure others will be much more skilled in that department than me, so please do have a go! (but don't beat yourself up for giving up if necessary)
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25-03-2017 09:42 PM
25-03-2017 09:42 PM
Re: Got a coping strategy that you find good? Share it here :)
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25-03-2017 10:40 PM
25-03-2017 10:40 PM
Re: Got a coping strategy that you find good? Share it here :)
I enjoy playing music (organ).
Not that I am any good, find it soothing playing for myself though.