My list of copes

[fox_wannabe]

I don't come here often because I am not suicidal anymore so that is good thing, but I would still want to share my list of things that help me achieve relative peace of mind in this crazy times of loneliness and general existential dread I feel. I am fully aware It won't apply to everybody and that not everybody is as lucky as me and maybe for some these things might not be possible.
-Not focusing on what I do not have or cannot have. (distracting myself with things I enjoy like art or games or talking with people)
-Distracting myself with positive thoughts or things, like memes or cute stuff, or maybe some dumb political disputes or philosophical disputes
-Toxic positivity, I know that It sounds good to be always devoted to truth even If It hurts, but some people really go too far with this.
-Imagination- I think everybody can do It, and as Neville Goddard said : Your imagination creates your reality. Try imagine yourself in world or circumstances that you would be happy in. It doesn't have to be realistic. Just make yourself happy. If you cannot imagine yourself happy try imagining being not sad or depressed. Go as far as you want. Make your imagination a safe place. Ignore all intrusive thoughts, It will become easier and easier with time.
-Sleeping
-being in the sun
-hot baths or showers
-Joining discourse on internet
-Watching silly movies, I mean like kids movies. They are so innocent.

These are my top picks, I would add hobbies but these are hard for dopamine-serotonin deficient folks. I wish you good luck

 

[Charcoal Feathers]

I'm glad you are doing better friend. Thanks for taking the time to share these tips. I can second being in the sun, it noticeably helps overcome low moods. Bonus points if you go for a jog/run but even just walking around in sunlight is good.

 

[GentleJerk]

It's a pretty solid list, thanks for sharing. I'm happy for you that you are no longer suicidal, and enjoying the little things. Good on you!

 

[edu0z]

I don't come here often because I am not suicidal anymore so that is good thing, but I would still want to share my list of things that help me achieve relative peace of mind in this crazy times of loneliness and general existential dread I feel. I am fully aware It won't apply to everybody and that not everybody is as lucky as me and maybe for some these things might not be possible.
-Not focusing on what I do not have or cannot have. (distracting myself with things I enjoy like art or games or talking with people)
-Distracting myself with positive thoughts or things, like memes or cute stuff, or maybe some dumb political disputes or philosophical disputes
-Toxic positivity, I know that It sounds good to be always devoted to truth even If It hurts, but some people really go too far with this.
-Imagination- I think everybody can do It, and as Neville Goddard said : Your imagination creates your reality. Try imagine yourself in world or circumstances that you would be happy in. It doesn't have to be realistic. Just make yourself happy. If you cannot imagine yourself happy try imagining being not sad or depressed. Go as far as you want. Make your imagination a safe place. Ignore all intrusive thoughts, It will become easier and easier with time.
-Sleeping
-being in the sun
-hot baths or showers
-Joining discourse on internet
-Watching silly movies, I mean like kids movies. They are so innocent.

These are my top picks, I would add hobbies but these are hard for dopamine-serotonin deficient folks. I wish you good luck

thank you very much friend, it is a very good list and the things you say I personally can say that sometimes they help me a lot.
.. one thing that helps me a lot is exercising.

 

[june]

I have youtube on even during sleep

 

[Sherri]

Seems like what I do myself too!!! Nothing beats the sun

 

[KimKevorkian]

I don't come here often because I am not suicidal anymore so that is good thing, but I would still want to share my list of things that help me achieve relative peace of mind in this crazy times of loneliness and general existential dread I feel. I am fully aware It won't apply to everybody and that not everybody is as lucky as me and maybe for some these things might not be possible.
-Not focusing on what I do not have or cannot have. (distracting myself with things I enjoy like art or games or talking with people)
-Distracting myself with positive thoughts or things, like memes or cute stuff, or maybe some dumb political disputes or philosophical disputes
-Toxic positivity, I know that It sounds good to be always devoted to truth even If It hurts, but some people really go too far with this.
-Imagination- I think everybody can do It, and as Neville Goddard said : Your imagination creates your reality. Try imagine yourself in world or circumstances that you would be happy in. It doesn't have to be realistic. Just make yourself happy. If you cannot imagine yourself happy try imagining being not sad or depressed. Go as far as you want. Make your imagination a safe place. Ignore all intrusive thoughts, It will become easier and easier with time.
-Sleeping
-being in the sun
-hot baths or showers
-Joining discourse on internet
-Watching silly movies, I mean like kids movies. They are so innocent.

These are my top picks, I would add hobbies but these are hard for dopamine-serotonin deficient folks. I wish you good luck

I just watched a ton of Graham Norton, Ricky Gervais, Craig Ferguson compilations and laughed my ass off! Esp. that Craig Ferguson. So damn funny, that guy!!

 

[Weebster]

How does this work when the person has anhedonia? Meds don't help.

 

[fox_wannabe]

How does this work when the person has anhedonia? Meds don't help.

idk tbh, I am no expert. These things just worked for me

 

[Weebster]

idk tbh, I am no expert. These things just worked for me

That pic is great. He looks so serene and indifferent. If it were a person, I wouldn't feel the same way for some reason.

 

[fox_wannabe]

That pic is great. He looks so serene and indifferent. If it were a person, I wouldn't feel the same way for some reason.

I am sorry, what pic? You mean my profile picture?

 

[stygal]

Your imagination advice is pretty thoughtful, I already daydream a lot - guess I could take it even further.

What helps me most whenever I'm down is humor. For example: being in the office and doing something extremely tedious and annoying- but coming across a funny name or an absurd circumstance - I joke about it in my head and focus all my energy on that instead of hating my situation.

Also music is very good for forgetting negative things and getting absorbed into another realm.

Lastly, I do mundane sorting/cleaning tasks a lot - they keep me feeling organized and calm.