Coping skills.

I'm really struggling. What coping skills help you the most?

For me decaf tea, lavender aroma therapy and guided meditations.

They are good coping skills. For me it depends on my symptoms. I find mindfullness meditation very useful in almost all situations. Breathing calmly can help. Exercise is also a good one. Then there is distraction when all else fails.

My job is a good coping skill...I get to throw building materials across the yard and slam everything down. Swing a sledge hammer and dig holes in the yard. I love digging holes. I can dig a lot of holes. I've been digging holes all my life as a matter of fact!

Lol, yeah I wouldn't mind having your job for a day or two.

I also use music as a coping skill.

I like to play my healing music, smell lavender and have some decaf tea. Usually helps me through....

Music can definitely help me, but it can make it worse sometimes if I choose certain music.

I've just recognized that I have a massive lack of self esteem, so when I realize I'm thinking negatively I write it down and then write down as many positive thoughts I can.

Also I'm in a play right now and every night before I go on stage I write positive affirmations so I don't get stuck in a self-hate spiral.

Really good idea. Writing positive thoughts to outweigh the negative ones. I'm gonna try that. Thanks.