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Distraction Ideas :)
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Hey,
As I can't find a relatively new post on distractions ideas for anything from mental health difficulties to just general distractions thought id start a thread for everyone that might help others
I know I have difficulty sometimes looking for distractions when I feel like self harming or drinking here's a few I use, I don't forget to add your own
1) watching something on TV I'm told something light and funny but for me I can't stand those comedy shows I spent too long on night shifts watching them they drive me insane! I love bad girls or musicals!
2) writing a letter to yourself or keeping a diary with things in about what's going on for you get it off your chest sometimes I go outside and burn them let them flame away.
3) speaking to someone doesn't always help but in crisis when you get a good person it's amazing what a general chat can do for you.
4) crafting, painting or arts hard to concentrate sometimes but can be a quick short relief
5) SAying STOP imagining the big stop sign and repeating to myself especially for voices if they aren't too bad helps but not always
6) self soothing- use your five senses your favorite smell, soft toy, visual photos of family and friends etc
Those are just a few that help me when I'm struggling, so go ahead and add your own
Sending hugs out to you all
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As I can't find a relatively new post on distractions ideas for anything from mental health difficulties to just general distractions thought id start a thread for everyone that might help others
I know I have difficulty sometimes looking for distractions when I feel like self harming or drinking here's a few I use, I don't forget to add your own
1) watching something on TV I'm told something light and funny but for me I can't stand those comedy shows I spent too long on night shifts watching them they drive me insane! I love bad girls or musicals!
2) writing a letter to yourself or keeping a diary with things in about what's going on for you get it off your chest sometimes I go outside and burn them let them flame away.
3) speaking to someone doesn't always help but in crisis when you get a good person it's amazing what a general chat can do for you.
4) crafting, painting or arts hard to concentrate sometimes but can be a quick short relief
5) SAying STOP imagining the big stop sign and repeating to myself especially for voices if they aren't too bad helps but not always
6) self soothing- use your five senses your favorite smell, soft toy, visual photos of family and friends etc
Those are just a few that help me when I'm struggling, so go ahead and add your own
Sending hugs out to you all
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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A quick message to say what a great idea We have a wealth of information here on TheSite
http://http://www.thesite.org/mental-health/self-harm where people can find advice too.
keep up the good work
Jennaflower *hug*