moon raver's coping thread

tips on how to cope: dealing with your feelings, dealing with the consequences of self-harm in your life. share your ideas and maybe pick up some new skills, too. you don't have to want to stop to learn something new here.

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Re: moon raver's coping thread

Post by moon raver » Fri May 08, 2015 1:31 am

my DBT distress tolerance box is a huge bin, so bear with me and you may get some ideas for your own box.
coping box contents:
:lblstar: stickers
:lblstar: plushies (x2)
:lblstar: seashell
:lblstar: dryer sheet
:lblstar: birthday cards
:lblstar: tissues
:lblstar: candle
:lblstar: nail polish
:lblstar: stress ball (x2)
:lblstar: bouncy ball
:lblstar: bandana
:lblstar: playing cards
:lblstar: lotion
:lblstar: body spray/perfume
:lblstar: tea mug (decorated w/ sharpie)
:lblstar: markers
:lblstar: lip gloss (x2, bonne belle and EOS)
:lblstar: carmex (i really like the taste of carmex)
:lblstar: relaxing cds (x3)
:lblstar: poetry notebook
:lblstar: sketch book
:lblstar: journal
:lblstar: coping skill handbook
:lblstar: loom band tutorial book
:lblstar: coloring books and pages
:lblstar: puzzle
:lblstar: vitamin e cream
:lblstar: construction paper
:lblstar: tea (tension tamer)
:lblstar: loom bands
:lblstar: crayons
:lblstar: book (the fault in our stars)
:lblstar: word search book
:lblstar: positive affirmation book

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Re: moon raver's coping thread

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Re: moon raver's coping thread

Post by moon raver » Fri May 08, 2015 2:37 pm

:cystar: watch bbc sherlock
:cystar: or doctor who
:cystar: or supernatural
:cystar: or better yet, have a superwholock day (don't be ashamed to be in the superwholock fandom, they're good shows!!)
:cystar: coloring
:cystar: drink tension tamer tea
:cystar: out of one of your decorated mugs
:cystar: drink flavored water
:cystar: light a candle or incense
:cystar: read a book
:cystar: make crafts (ie. loom bands, friendship bracelets, crochet, knitting, diy)
:cystar: journal
:cystar: write poetry
:cystar: cuddle a fuzzy stuffie
:cystar: lie down for a bit
:cystar: listen to comedy videos
:cystar: listen to demi lovato

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Re: moon raver's coping thread

Post by moon raver » Tue May 12, 2015 2:21 pm

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self care tips from my blog

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Re: moon raver's coping thread

Post by moon raver » Fri May 15, 2015 2:20 pm

watching a nice action movie like i'm doing right now is good for distracting.
hansel and gretel witch hunters is amazing and it's full of action and awesome.
:lblstar: :lblstar: :lblstar:
i did not binge today, i used a coping skill instead, i had some tea, now i'm blogging and watching a movie.

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Re: moon raver's coping thread

Post by moon raver » Fri Aug 07, 2015 10:04 pm

. :dkpurpstar: . Self Harm Urges . :dkpurpstar: .

I admit, I did it today. And yesterday. But that doesn't mean I'm not a good coper.

for the Christians (scriptures)

the site

SI outreach

students against depression

this worksheet is for drug users/abusers but can be adapted to fit for self harm

more later, when i'm done exploring the world of internet psychology :disco:

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Re: moon raver's coping thread

Post by Spidey » Sat Aug 08, 2015 12:54 am

That relapse prevention sheet is pretty good. Thanks for the idea
there is, in the end, the letting go.
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