Venting How do you cope?

[Overblot]

Tbh, I am afraid. Thinking about the future scares me, and the older I get it becomes worse. I have days on which I cry myself to sleep, begging to idk-who to just *end* this. I also have days of the opposite; crying because I *can't* end this; thinking of who I leave behind, the uncertain and the fate of my cats.
Just how do you cope with life?

 

[Pyxel]

It's really difficult. Days of torment thinking about ctb & at other times still feeling miserable from not going through with it already. I know it's hard to think about what may become of those around you after death & even before ctb as others may treat you differently. But I cope with gaming & going out alone for long walks. Games help me experience a more ideal & fun reality while going out for walks helps me enjoy peaceful nature

 

[strawberry_lemons]

i take a breath and look for one thing i wouldnt have if i cbted earlier like i wouldnt have read my favorite book, its hard because life is to endure and struggle but enduring can butterfly effect into something wonderful

 

[FuneralCry]

I also feel dread for what lies ahead in this cruel and meaningless existence, it's terrifying how this existence could potentially go on for decades if somehow I don't cease existing. And to answer the question as long as I exist there is simply no choice but to suffer and suffering is inevitable in this existence. Only death could ever bring me the relief I search for and comfort me.

 

[Harrow]

Escapism. Mostly books and video games. Life may suck but fantasy can be amazing and a nice distraction.

 

[The Burning Fool]

I self-harm by drinking and smoking.

 

[d3j3ct3dl0s3r05]

Escapism through music tbh. Only issue is that it sometimes gives me the will to live (even though I don't have much to live for imo)

 

[pole]

definitely escapism like others mentioned.

my favourite thing in the whole world is ASOIF. anything GOT/HOTD related helps me a lot. love just escaping into that realm and thinking about the characters, the story, it's a love of mine that helps me escape for a brief moment.

on the other hand, constant self-reflection while i lay in bed in the dark. i need to give myself space to think about how I'm feeling, reflect on what I'm going through, and let it out. i just hug my pillow and let my mind wander aimlessly letting it release that mental pain.

give yourself space to let it out. it fucking hurts, but it stings when you allow it to linger and carry over.

 

[kindalone]

Drugs

 

[JustBreathing]

Escapism yeah. I spend almost all my free time listening to music,playing video games and watching videos. I also self harm and overeat and make myself throw up afterwards.

 

[jbear824]

Escapism, distraction and weed

 

[BlazingBob]

A small dose of Ativan but it only helps a little bit. I'm freaking out because I'm totally socially isolated due to exhaustion from health problems. Loneliness gives me bad anxiety.

 

[SexyIncél]

1. Consider why I'm running around alive (since I have the means & will to die if I don't have a purpose here)
2. Figure out wtf I'm not accomplishing those goals
3. Go back to #1 whenever needed

 

[DeathSleep]

I don't feel like I cope that well. I like to escape by sleeping and just escaping to my "happy place" in my head. I find it hard to do much else these days thanks to depression and anxiety.

 

[Eudaimonic]

This is very relatable. Like everyone else, escapism, although lately, that doesn't work because most days, I have no interest in anything. Sleeping works. Also researching suicide methods when it gets really bad. All in all, I don't think I cope that well.

 

[iLikeFrogs]

Selfharm, maladaptive daydreaming and sleeping

 

[MyChoiceAlone]

Selfharm, maladaptive daydreaming and sleeping

just replying to your username. not your post.