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Coping mechanisms

Hey everyone.
I'm just wondering what are some healthy coping strategies you use when you're feeling really low or have intrusive thoughts, etc. I thought this could be a good thread to look at when you're feeling this way to get some ideas and to share some of your own. Here's some of mine:
Watch a comfort show/film
Colouring
Paint my nails
Read
Go for a walk
Sending you love and support!
I'm just wondering what are some healthy coping strategies you use when you're feeling really low or have intrusive thoughts, etc. I thought this could be a good thread to look at when you're feeling this way to get some ideas and to share some of your own. Here's some of mine:
Watch a comfort show/film
Colouring
Paint my nails
Read
Go for a walk
Sending you love and support!

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Mine are:
- Painting/Colouring
- Write down my intrusive thoughts in my journal
- Watch comedy shows
- Go for a walk
- Sit in a park - preferably one with a river/lake.
Going someplace with a river or lake is so relaxing! Hearing the water flow, there's something that helps me feel at peace, it's also really good for grounding.
I love the visual representation. I also try to incorporate some meditation into my daily activities, it definitely helps to relax me but is quite difficult to do in the moments when I'm feeling low.
I agree with @Past User
What other activities have you done with your care coordinator?
Have you tried meditating in the morning? I do meditative breathing exercises when I wake up - light breathing techniques if I'm feeling okay, heavy if I'm feeling particularly low or stressed out.
I use the Headspace app to guide my meditation, typically at night when I find it quite challenging to fall asleep. This meditation talk is making me want to go do some right now. If you have the time to meditate, go do it!
I find them on Pinterest