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ember in the dark
- Dec 7, 2018
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What do you do to feel better or get through each day? Thought this thread might be useful to spread ideas about how to recover or cope (or how not to). It's multiple choice so pick as many as you want, and please comment if there's anything you think would be helpful to others ♡
As for me, I try to fill my days with work, college and dance to pass the time and give me something to do and occupy myself with. I play the occasional video game too but I've got an awful attention span these days and barely get into anything. Occasionally I also play the piano and *try* to sing. Personally I think things like this are better ways of coping as it doesn't involve harming yourself, and it also gives the opportunity to improve your skills or learn something new.
I also occasionally smoke and drink, and believe that if you do it in moderation you can avoid some of the nastier associated problems. I find that it's a pretty effective way of relaxing, but I certainly wouldn't chain smoke or get so drunk I blacked out, or anything like that. I wouldn't recommend either as a way of coping because of the risks associated with it, but I don't think it's something to be ashamed or embarrassed over if you do.
I also take an OTC medication called Kalms, which is supposed to help with anxiety and stress. It works, but since it's a sedative it can make me ridiculously tired and lethargic. I've also found that if I eat a fair amount when I take the dose, it doesn't have any effect, or it'll be reduced. In my opinion it's very hit or miss, but trying natural remedies is definitely something I'd recommend to others; it's always worth a shot as far as I'm concerned.
I also tend to fake it a lot, or try and live for the sake of others. Both of these are incredibly draining, especially trying to live solely for the sake of other people. For me, faking being happy has its benefits of bringing me some much needed companionship and a sense of belonging with the people around me, but at the same time it's very hard to maintain this act without it collapsing and making me feel worse. It's a double-edged sword, really.
I also used to self-harm, but it's incredibly infrequent nowadays and not as severe as it used to be. It certainly does make you feel better, but having scars and having to hide them (especially in summer) can be stressful and make you feel worse. Personally my scars don't bother me anymore, though I would prefer if I didn't have them. The closest I get to self-harm nowadays is flicking myself with a hairband on my wrist whenever I start to overthink something or remember something I don't want to think about. I wouldn't recommend hurting yourself at all, but I understand that it really can make you feel better. I've heard that flicking yourself with a rubberband or drawing on yourself instead can help, which in my opinion is better than anything that'd leave scars.
As for me, I try to fill my days with work, college and dance to pass the time and give me something to do and occupy myself with. I play the occasional video game too but I've got an awful attention span these days and barely get into anything. Occasionally I also play the piano and *try* to sing. Personally I think things like this are better ways of coping as it doesn't involve harming yourself, and it also gives the opportunity to improve your skills or learn something new.
I also occasionally smoke and drink, and believe that if you do it in moderation you can avoid some of the nastier associated problems. I find that it's a pretty effective way of relaxing, but I certainly wouldn't chain smoke or get so drunk I blacked out, or anything like that. I wouldn't recommend either as a way of coping because of the risks associated with it, but I don't think it's something to be ashamed or embarrassed over if you do.
I also take an OTC medication called Kalms, which is supposed to help with anxiety and stress. It works, but since it's a sedative it can make me ridiculously tired and lethargic. I've also found that if I eat a fair amount when I take the dose, it doesn't have any effect, or it'll be reduced. In my opinion it's very hit or miss, but trying natural remedies is definitely something I'd recommend to others; it's always worth a shot as far as I'm concerned.
I also tend to fake it a lot, or try and live for the sake of others. Both of these are incredibly draining, especially trying to live solely for the sake of other people. For me, faking being happy has its benefits of bringing me some much needed companionship and a sense of belonging with the people around me, but at the same time it's very hard to maintain this act without it collapsing and making me feel worse. It's a double-edged sword, really.
I also used to self-harm, but it's incredibly infrequent nowadays and not as severe as it used to be. It certainly does make you feel better, but having scars and having to hide them (especially in summer) can be stressful and make you feel worse. Personally my scars don't bother me anymore, though I would prefer if I didn't have them. The closest I get to self-harm nowadays is flicking myself with a hairband on my wrist whenever I start to overthink something or remember something I don't want to think about. I wouldn't recommend hurting yourself at all, but I understand that it really can make you feel better. I've heard that flicking yourself with a rubberband or drawing on yourself instead can help, which in my opinion is better than anything that'd leave scars.
