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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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:
stickers
plushies (x2)
seashell
dryer sheet
birthday cards
tissues
candle
nail polish
stress ball (x2)
bouncy ball
bandana
playing cards
lotion
body spray/perfume
tea mug (decorated w/ sharpie)
markers
lip gloss (x2, bonne belle and EOS)
carmex (i really like the taste of carmex)
relaxing cds (x3)
poetry notebook
sketch book
journal
coping skill handbook
loom band tutorial book
coloring books and pages
puzzle
vitamin e cream
construction paper
tea (tension tamer)
loom bands
crayons
book (the fault in our stars)
word search book
positive affirmation book
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by moon raver » Fri May 08, 2015 5:32 am
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by moon raver » Fri May 08, 2015 2:37 pm
watch bbc sherlock
or doctor who
or supernatural
or better yet, have a superwholock day (don't be ashamed to be in the superwholock fandom, they're good shows!!)
coloring
drink tension tamer tea
out of one of your decorated mugs
drink flavored water
light a candle or incense
read a book
make crafts (ie. loom bands, friendship bracelets, crochet, knitting, diy)
journal
write poetry
cuddle a fuzzy stuffie
lie down for a bit
listen to comedy videos
listen to demi lovato
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by moon raver » Tue May 12, 2015 2:21 pm
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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.
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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by Spidey » Sat Aug 08, 2015 12:54 am
That relapse prevention sheet is pretty good. Thanks for the idea
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