[finebutnotokay]

Hi there, i really need a distraction technique when I'm getting really really low, which is a lot recently but thank you for being the one forum which seems so friendly and helpful!

[glok]

Hello, finebutnotokay. Have you considered posing your question here:

Ask the Therapist

I wish you well.

[-jimi-]

Why are you always send people away? I don't get it.

[Travelinglady]

Hey, there. Actually, I find playing the games here at Psych Central can help to distract me, especially the ones in the Arcade that are timed. Here's the link:http://forums.psychcentral.com/arcade.php.

[pegasus]

Hello finebutnotok, welcome to Psych Central.

I see from a previous post that you have anxiety and depression, the two like to hold hands. Do you have a therapist to talk to? You'll find it great here, keep talking and sharing, that helps.

So, what have you tried already and what do you like doing? I know that motivation is a toughy when we are feeling so low. I used to play patience a lot with a pack of cards, scrabble for one and computer games. Drawing and writing and listening to music can help as long as it is music that does not bring up bad memories. Let me know what you like doing.

[finebutnotokay]

Originally Posted by pegasus

Hello finebutnotok, welcome to Psych Central.

I see from a previous post that you have anxiety and depression, the two like to hold hands. Do you have a therapist to talk to? You'll find it great here, keep talking and sharing, that helps.

So, what have you tried already and what do you like doing? I know that motivation is a toughy when we are feeling so low. I used to play patience a lot with a pack of cards, scrabble for one and computer games. Drawing and writing and listening to music can help as long as it is music that does not bring up bad memories. Let me know what you like doing.

Yeah i started off with anxiety and panic attacks and its evolved into a diagnosis of depression. I don't have a therapist however because i find it so difficult to talk about my feelings in person, like i physically cannot do it. That's why i joined this site to express my feelings more. I like going on walks mostly but sometimes that's just not practical :/ thanks for the suggestions though, will definitely try them!!

[gayleggg]

I'm glad you are finding the forum helpful. Just keep posting when you need to talk about your feelings and need to get it out of your head and place them here. So we can support you.

[healingme4me]

Are you looking for in person distraction techniques or at home? Sometimes, a statement or question or look in person, can leave us feeling low and subsequently, on the defensive. Hard to walk away, and a strong reaction can lead to consequences. I learned how to control my reactivity in a crowded room and on the stand, so to speak. Learning how to be a business consultant, from a professor that took me under his wing.
Pause, look down at a pen, paper, glass of water. Actually, the sip of water is the better technique. It's a classic distraction, grounding and gives a moment to collect bearings, think, and prevention of eyes rolling, snarling and speaking without pause. Hope that's a useful distraction technique that you can use.?