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by scorpio19th
Sun Jul 16, 2006 12:42 am
Forum: coping
Topic: coping with parties?
Replies: 4
Views: 306

Unfortunately, the method I used when I was younger is definitely not anything I'd recommend... drinking to excess. But with a little maturity [and lots of hangovers] I discovered the beauty of the "people-watching" suggestion. Don't look uncomfortable or embarrassed at being by yourself. Actually s...
by scorpio19th
Sun Jul 16, 2006 12:32 am
Forum: coping
Topic: Scarily VAST list of coping strategies
Replies: 126
Views: 67419

PS... I read thru the entire list again, visualizing this time around, and noticed another one that's perfect for me... #71 Bark Stripping. I have very fair skin, and at an early age, started peeling at sunburns. Did it real slowly, kinda like peeling an apple, see how long a piece you could get in ...
by scorpio19th
Mon Jul 03, 2006 8:48 am
Forum: coping
Topic: Why the avatar?
Replies: 72
Views: 4195

my avatar

Actually I considered the pawprint, the two-cat poster by Steinlein, a vaguely asian picture of what looks like bamboo growing vertically, and one of the modern multi-colored spiral images. Then I found the sunflower. For the 20 years before I moved into the country, the old man who lived next door ...
by scorpio19th
Mon Jul 03, 2006 8:23 am
Forum: coping
Topic: Scarily VAST list of coping strategies
Replies: 126
Views: 67419

coping strategies

Really great list, entertaining and educational, sensible without patronizing.

And I'd heard of henna tattoos, but had no real idea how they work. I'm gonna look into that one tomorrow!

Thanks for the upbeat posting. Take care. Later.