A new coping method for me

writergirl0217 · Post by **writergirl0217** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 6:10 pm

I've learned that cooking seems to help me cope a bit with the thoughts of hurting myself. It's weird, but it just seems to get my mind off of the thoughts. Of course, lately, I've been too tired and depressed to cook.

Post by **Spidey** » Thu Aug 16, 2007 2:24 am

is there something else that can help you cope? like looking for fun new recipies or foods to cook?

try foodnetwork.com. food network usually has awesome recipies to cook with.

plantt · Post by **plantt** » Thu Aug 16, 2007 7:02 am

*nods*
force yourself into it....

selves can be stubborn at times.

maybe cook for others.... nursing homes... neighbors.... family.....
stuff you can use to play in later... play-dough or paper mache....

writergirl0217 · Post by **writergirl0217** » Thu Aug 16, 2007 3:33 pm

Well, right now, the new liking of cooking has led to me putting together a cookbook as a Christmas present for the women in my family.

kittyfever · Post by **kittyfever** » Fri Aug 17, 2007 3:16 am

Tis good you've found something that you enjoy and helps you cope. Hope you're safe and having fun. Hope the book turns out well

pelagic · Post by **pelagic** » Fri Aug 17, 2007 8:47 pm

I take comfort in baking. There's this one recipe for a chocolate cake (tastes a lot like a brownie) that I have memorized. I always bake it to distract myself. Making and experimenting with stirfries are fun, too. You can throw in any veggies you want, and I test out different spices and sauces and oils for flavour. It's healthy, too

Roxi · Post by **Roxi** » Fri Sep 14, 2007 3:14 pm

I also bake to distract myself, it really works; and i also feel good about myself when i see what i've created- and people always compliment me on my cakes and cookies- which makes me feel great too

DecemberLivy · Post by **DecemberLivy** » Fri Sep 14, 2007 8:43 pm

I'm exactly the same, I've been known to cook three course meals for anybody who wants them at the height of my depression. And when someone compliments my cooking- I feel great! I've even gone so far as to volunteer as a cook in my local soup kitchen, it feels amazing to see my cooking helping the homeless who need it so much. I also clean and declutter, it's very relaxing. Somehow, if the kitchen surfaces are spotless, the beds are made, the books are stacked and the cupboards are ordered, I feel more at ease.

If you have any favourite recipes, feel free to PM me. I love new ideas

liv
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Roxi · Post by **Roxi** » Fri Sep 14, 2007 9:14 pm

It's my lil sister's birthday party tomorrow, so now i'm busy icing her cake

I've just moved, but when i unpack- I'll send u some of my favourite recepies, Liv

Roxi

A new coping method for me

A new coping method for me

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