I agree that writing and drawling are great coping mechanisms, I think that's why I do it so much. I often find myself trying to do something different, something unique. I really like writing poems to, although others may not understand them because they're directed towards me and my own personal experiences, I have a lot of undercover stuff only I would know, but that's the whole use of poetry.

I think music does has the same effect as well, another coping mechanism I've taken up is playing guitar, I really enjoy plucking around and playing my favorite songs and chords, makes me feel proud when I learn a song.