What are your copes

[TheRiverStyz]

Having as many stimuli as I could handle all at once. E.g., Netflix playing in the background, muted if I'm not particularly interested and music playing instead with me singing along, playing a game on my phone with my right hand and picking on my scalp or eating or petting my cat with my left hand, and pacing around the room, all simultaneously.

 

[Worthless_nobody]

Video games mostly, i read a lot..anything about ctb...makes me feel better that i have control over my life and I can leave this planet. My dog used to be my biggest cope but she passed recently....she always calmed me down and made my life better. I do have another dog. and sleep...sleeping is a huge way i cope. sadly im a benzo addict as well....

 

[waived]

Singing and listening to vocals.

 

[FTL.Wanderer]

Unfortunately, very unfortunately, I eat. And far too much sugar.

 

[FTL.Wanderer]

I read, listen to music, and play video games.

I've wanted to get into video games for years but I don't have a console or a PC. Whenever I share these limitations with acquaintances who game, they look at me like I'm a Martian. I'm also nervous about playing with others online, especially being both not competitive and a super-novice. Do you have any advice for a never-gamed-before-no-PC-Mac-er?

 

[CFLoser]

I like to play with my dog and... this is embarrassing but I put a blanket on myself and act like I am wearing a cloak from Star Wars. It's really fun!

 

[SeekingSolace]

I smoke marijuana, listen to music, and browse SS. This helps calm my anxiety a little. Cuddling my pup helps soothe me as well.

Unfortunately there aren't really many coping mechanisms I can use for my seizures, outside of the anticonvulsants I'm prescribed. Limiting my stress helps...but unfortunately sometimes I get seizures during my period and there isn't anything I can do to avoid them then.

 

[favourite]

books, sad songs, codeine, horror letsplays on youtube. I used to abuse xanax, but I've been off meds for over a year.

 

[FTL.Wanderer]

Cuddling my pup helps soothe me as well.

I was thinking of adopting some rats. I've read they're extremely sociable and intuitive, making terrific companions. This might be a silly question, but... Can you feel yourself calm down, like your heart rate or blood pressure, when you cuddle with your dog?

 

[SeekingSolace]

I was thinking of adopting some rats. I've read they're extremely sociable and intuitive, making terrific companions. This might be a silly question, but... Can you feel yourself calm down, like your heart rate or blood pressure, when you cuddle with your dog?

Yes, most definitely! I went through a rough breakup a couple of weeks ago and my dog has been a great support system. By remaining calm, I have less seizures.

Rats sound like interesting pets, could be a great way to lower your stress level! :-)

 

[FTL.Wanderer]

Yes, most definitely! I went through a rough breakup a couple of weeks ago and my dog has been a great support system. By remaining calm, I have less seizures.

This was really helpful. Thank you. Glad your dog is such a great emotional comfort to you.

 

[WhiteRabbit]

I was thinking of adopting some rats. I've read they're extremely sociable and intuitive, making terrific companions. This might be a silly question, but... Can you feel yourself calm down, like your heart rate or blood pressure, when you cuddle with your dog?

Caring for animals is extemely rewarding. My husband had rats when he was a kid and he always speaks of them very fondly.

 

[SeekingSolace]

This was really helpful. Thank you. Glad your dog is such a great emotional comfort to you.

My pleasure & thank you, glad I could help! <3