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~~ :uhhh: Do you use coping methods (healthy ones) in combination or just on their own? Sometimes together, like listening to music and writing in my journal at the same time, or alone like going on the computer. ~~ :uhhh: Name something that helps you cope beginning with the letter 'A' All I could ...

1: My Journal and pen.
2: My Therapists, Judith and Dr. MacPhee
3: My Mom carrying an endless suppy of TIM HORTONS coffee!
4: My Stereo with CDS and MP3S
5: My Computer and Internet (BUS too), & with Bible Program on it.





Love, Shelley EH??

Thanks Cath!!

I really liked the list.
I even printed it out so I can refer to it at anytime!!



Love, Shelley EH!!

I have ODed too many times, I guess I never learned, but the pain was so bad. The charcoal is so disgusting, repulsive sandlike milkshake that is sweetened supposedly to make it taste better. It doesn't the last few times I had to have it put down my nose because I threw it up too much. Yes, if you ...

Hi, I sometimes go for a couple of months and not even think of it and then wammo I cut like 3 or 4 times in a row. I think it's because I go for a while without a real tough crisis and when they come I cope by cutting. I used to OD, but now instead of ODing, I cope by SI. I know it's not better, bu...

VERY STRESSED OUT!! I've been there many times myself. It is hard to deal with. I still have a hard time. But, I've learned some stress strategies: Distract: I use computer games, call or visit a friend, having a tea or coffee (decaf) and even colouring in a colouring book. reading a joke book, work...

I'm sorry you're going through so much right now. I think it takes time to find out who you trust. You are not going to be able to spill your guts out to anyone. I agree with the above post to start out small, like I am feeling kinda depressed lately - that sounds like a good start. Your neighbour y...

Hi! I'm sorry it's so hard for you right now. I wish I could be there in person to give you these hugs!! HUGHUGHUGHUGHUGHUGHUGHUGHUGHUGHUGHUGHUGHUGHUGHUGHUG HUGHUGHUGHUGHUGHUGHUGHUGHUGHUGHUGHUGHUGHUGHUGHUGHUG HUGHUGHUGHUGHUGHUGHUGHUGHUGHUGHUGHUGHUGHUGHUGHUGHUG HUGHUGHUGHUGHUGHUGHUGHUGHUGHUGHUGHUGHUG...

Actually the last time I wanted to SI I did, but it was just superficial scratches. Do they count? Probably. Sorry.

Love, Shelley

I want to send so many hugs to you that you lose count.
HUGS ARE IMPORTANT!!!

I'm new and I don't know how to private message you. I'm sorry.

I have a big box of bandaids too.

HUGSHUGSHUGSHUHSHUGSHUGSHUGSHUGSHUGSHUGSHUGSHUGSHUGS

Love, your new friend, Shelley

Thanks for posting this. I have tried some of these things and they do work! It is a good reminder for me to do more and keep it up. I do let things slip sometimes. So I'll put in an effort to practice these pointers.

Your friend, Shelley

I'm Bipolar, so my sleep is all over the place. But, generally when I'm depressed I do sleep more. And when I'm getting hyper I need less sleep.
And this all happens while I take meds to help me sleep. So I don't really know for sure what it's like without the sleep meds.

I'm sorry to hear you have bipolar and aren't doing very well. I know how it is on meds. and sometimes it takes time for the doc. to find the right combo. for you. I cope when I flipout or have a crisis by distracting myself with something I like. Also I've learned to self-soothe. Lots of bubble bat...