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I think I will go outside for a walk and a smoke....and remember that I'm not alone.
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Coping trics aren't we all experts?
#31 Guest__*
Posted 05 April 2003 - 09:26 PM
I am feeling super-down right now, and reading all of these coping ideas is helping. Thank you all.
#32 Guest__*
Posted 15 October 2001 - 12:20 PM
(((((HUGS))))) I agree with Danielle, this is a very good thread sweetie. :)
When i am low and i may actually be able to concentrate i block myself up in my room and read a really good book. But if i am not able to concentrate on anything whatsoever i normally during the day cart myself to my balcony. Turn on some real good music and relax, just look around and see whats around me. I love just dazing off and thinking about other things, sometimes i will take a notebook out with me and i will write. At night time i go out to our front porch with my cigs and walkman where i just relax. For me this is the best, but i can see how you guys above me would love what you do. :):)
Thanks Els for starting this thread up honey, its nice to see how others pull themselves together when they can or need to. ((((hugs))))
Love Donna =)
#33
Posted 15 October 2001 - 05:51 PM
great idea to share what we find that works, never know what new tricks we may find.
thanks heaps
fairydust
(Edited by fairydust at 2:36 am on Feb. 25, 2002)
#34
Posted 16 October 2001 - 03:33 AM
oh you lovely friends !
just reading this is a coping tric !
((((((hugs)))))))
Els
#35 Guest__*
Posted 17 October 2001 - 10:43 PM
Els,
This is a great thread! Everyone in Pandora's is amazing! For me...my coping during the bad times is to take a hot bubble bath, light candles and incense, listen to music, and just soak in the tub until I feel somewhat purified.
Erin
#36 Guest__*
Posted 18 October 2001 - 08:01 PM
*** OK ****
Different things for different times, as a Mom of
4 small children, I can't always do the same so I
have a few different ones,
with the kids, we slap in a Bert & Ernie (sesame street)
"Rubber Ducky" normally does the trick.
When alone, I will have a piggy break! Sounds silly right?
Let me explain, not much to it really, I own the snuggles Guinea pig in the whole world, He always helps, make me happy again,
when kids are asleep, I check on them, nothing more sweet then your children peacefully asleep.
Different things for different times, as a Mom of
4 small children, I can't always do the same so I
have a few different ones,
with the kids, we slap in a Bert & Ernie (sesame street)
"Rubber Ducky" normally does the trick.
When alone, I will have a piggy break! Sounds silly right?
Let me explain, not much to it really, I own the snuggles Guinea pig in the whole world, He always helps, make me happy again,
when kids are asleep, I check on them, nothing more sweet then your children peacefully asleep.
Hey Great thread, thanks, Daisy Ivy
#37 Guest__*
Posted 04 November 2001 - 09:32 PM
I listen to music, play video games, read or watch a movie. I like listening to music because it's relaxing, video games help get the aggression and anger out, reading and watching movies take me to "another world" for awhile.
#38 Guest_crying angel_*
Posted 10 November 2001 - 10:28 AM
((Els))
Great thread! I usually call a friend - amazing how the voice of a friend makes you feel less alone.
Course now I have all these chatsisters I often come online and chat chat chat. I can now type like the wind :).
Love you Els
CA
xoxox
#39 Guest__*
Posted 19 February 2002 - 09:54 PM
Just a suggestion...
For those who feel/like/need to scrub... I made a great discovery... those bath gloves they sell are perfect for such an activity.. just be careful with them cause some are quite rough....
#40 Guest__*
Posted 10 March 2002 - 01:26 PM
*L*
Mandy, I'm with you on that one. Despite my lack of disposable funds - I shop when I'm sad. It almost ALWAYS makes me feel better, playing with all of my new toys.
#41 Guest__*
Posted 05 August 2002 - 06:40 PM
Great thread!
Here are mine:
1. Hot bubble baths
2. A new book - if I am in really bad shape and can't concentrate then I swear by second-hand romances. They are so undemanding and easy to read! And around here they are 4 for a dollar.
3. Music - right now the Wyrd Sisters, Annie Lennox, Sinead O'Connor, Kate Bush, Indigo Girls, and Sarah of course. For seriously bad times - nothing beats Nancy Sinatras :These Boots Are Made For Walking"
4. Chick flicks - nothing triggering allowed.
5. Praying
6. Napping
7. and... SHOPPING! Even a new three dollar nose ring can cheer me up for quite a while
8. Sitting in my car, parked, in a safe place, with an Egg McMuffin, (my weakness) listening to CBC Canada Radio, and a cigarette to follow. Very reliable!
I loved ehearing everyone elses!
Renata
(Edited by Zoe at 9:41 pm on Aug. 5, 2002)
#42
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Posted 19 November 2012 - 08:05 PM
watch tv. well. i watch a lot anyway. music. and uh, blogging.
#43
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Posted 20 November 2012 - 02:56 PM
' timestamp=, on 15 October 2001 - 12:20 PM, said:
...other things that work for me are the taking-care-of-myself things...putting a mask on...
I wanted to read that out of context and think you meant a "costume" type mask or something like that.
Because I actually do something kind of like that.
I have negative associations with my own feet,
so I have a custom pair of big funny slippers to wear over them when i'm in the house. helps a lot with body image stuff for me. :yahoo:/>
wont describe the slippers in specific detail, kinda personal about the nature of them even though the slippers themselves couldnt possibly be considered inapprorpiate or offensive
#44
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Posted 07 December 2012 - 07:49 PM
I drive & I sing. It really helps if I can bring along a trusted friend. But if I can't then I just sing all the louder. I literally drown the world out until I can't help but laugh at myself. But I have to make sure the music is right or it can get ugly.
