List of coping mechanisms thread
What are your list of coping mechanisms? Things that help you get through even tough times, here's a few of mine;
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SF and music.
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Believing within myself and trusting myself.
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Counting to Ten mentally while taking a couple of deep breaths.
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- do something active
- remember to breathe - just get it done - practice acceptance |
Looking around and seeing how much I have already..
Focus on stepping forward and taking a breath or two.. Praying to the Universe.. Knowing that things could be a lot worse, and that they can become a lot better.. and making someone else's day a little better, the more smiles, happiness, laughter, the precious moments in life, the more I realize that my life is getting better and better. If things just fall way out of hand.. I ask for help, I ask for someone to talk to.. and I recall all the moments when times were tougher, and recall that many others have faced far worse, and I am thankful I have the help I receive. |
Knowing where I have come from and that it is for a purpose. I have to believe that.
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- Reminding myself of my strengths, e.g. what I have already come through
- Perspective....look up at the night sky - Balance: Never lose sense of humour - find something that makes me smile..laugh even (I keep a list of good jokes and record fav comedy programmes) - Reconnect to love (dissipates the fear/anxiety) |
These are my new coping mechanisms:
FEELING my emotions and letting them run their course and not stuffing them down anymore - my feelings are the most important part of my life and not dealing with them leads me into trouble CONNECTING with spirit and asking for their help if I need help BEING GRATEFUL for my family and the love we share and the joy and faith and happiness that we have uncovered in the greatest of trials I am trying (but still struggle with) ice cream... And TV, though I have given it up most of the time :). Those were my old coping mechanisms. Light.:hug3: |
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It's my first coping strategy actually i.e. it's important to address/face whatever is causing the problem and do what can be done about it - whether this is acknowledgement, new realisation/decision/direction. If the matter can't be dealt with currently (may involve a future situation), then positive distractions are always useful. Nameless - I "struggle" with crisps ... I am Amy and I'm a crispaholic - .................................................( it's been 18 hours since my last packet of crisps!) :icon_eek: :dontknow: :sad3: |
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