Made a coping box

JustSmurfy · Post by **JustSmurfy** » Fri Jan 12, 2007 1:20 am

I made a coping box today, or shall I say am making one

So far I have:

Playdoh
Tangle
handheld Yahtzee game
gameboy game
gamecube game
sketch pad and pencils
pictures of my cat
stuffed toy
karuko book
pic of my mom and me
pic of my therapist
body spray in my fav scent

I also emailed my therapist and asked him to write me a letter to put in there. I don't think I'm worth it and feel terrible for even asking. Especially since he just sent me a pic of himself. I feel like I've asked too much favors lately. As we both have AOL mail I'm tempted to unsend that email....

Post by **Spidey** » Fri Jan 12, 2007 1:37 am

that's a nice coping box you're organising there.

plantt · Post by **plantt** » Fri Jan 12, 2007 5:30 am

might try asking angelical_dreamer too (always forget her exact username)
she's had a coping box for awhile & does craft stuff & all

sounds like a good idea & hope it helps you

Seeshellz · Post by **Seeshellz** » Fri Jan 12, 2007 5:35 pm

I put in mine some greeting cards that people sent to me that really meant something to me. That made me feel good inside. So I could read them over and over again. Good for when I am feeling bad.

Maybe you have some of those you could put in?

JustSmurfy · Post by **JustSmurfy** » Sat Jan 13, 2007 7:04 pm

thanks everyone. I finally put everything in the box and I think I'm done! Heres what is in there:

Picture of my mom and me
Pictures of my cat
Picture of my therapist
A card from my mom with a special note from her
Letter from my therapist
Tangle
Yahtzee handheld game
20q
list of coping skills
rosary beads
Bible
my therapist's business card with all his phone numbers
Spongebob beanie baby
dolphin beanie baby
stress ball
journal
karuku puzzle book
body spray

Lynds · Post by **Lynds** » Sat Jan 13, 2007 10:24 pm

I really like that idea.

It made me think I might do something similar but I was thinking maybe do a box and cover it in pretty things and put a hole in the top and then when I feel crap, write down why and post it into the box... hmm a project, I'm excited!

Thank you for that JustSmurfy!

Bella Muerte · Post by **Bella Muerte** » Sun Jan 14, 2007 6:02 am

You know, that sounds like a really great idea. Maybe I will try doing something similar. Anyway, hope yours works for you

And thanks for the idea!

JustSmurfy · Post by **JustSmurfy** » Mon Jan 15, 2007 4:34 am

Glad I could help.

I decorated the outside of my box with a bunch of bright colored stickers and a bumper sticker.

I do intend to add a thing of play-dough, a slinky and possibly a coloring book and some crayons. And a Sudoku book. Also a laser point to play with my kitty with

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