25 Amazing COPING SKILLS Everyone Needs

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[rachelwhite]

This was a very needed video for me! I’m going through a lot, so thank you so much!

[kaladiearts]

I like to sing to cope. As loudly and with as much emotion as I can muster. Even if it sounds bad. It really helps release whatever bad energy I'm holding on to.

[lipsticktattoos]

Number 25. If it’s a self care/distraction from self harming, use a soft marker pen to draw and doodle on that area you would harm on instead. It helps focus the mind, and instead of leaving your skin hurt, red and sore for days you have pretty and colourful squiggles and doodles.

[daphne]

A. Distraction Techniques
- go in for a walk (get vitamin D + fresh air)
- paint your nails
- blowing bubbles
- read a good book or listen to audiobooks
- exercise
- deep breathing
- watching favorite tv shows/series
- draw or doodle
- color
- do a cross word puzzle or any puzzle
- writing down positive/motivational quotes and sticking them up all over the house
- cleaning your house
- playing music or creating a playlist

B. Processing Techniques
- write a friend a nice card
- call or text a friend
- impulse logs (what's your impulse was ➡️ what is you would hope to get out of doing the impulse like what it is that you're really feeling or hoping to get out by doing that unhealthy thing ➡️ what can you do instead ➡️ how u feel after having filled it out)
- use feeling charts
- journaling (how you're doing and what you're grateful for)
- feeling-word collages (write the emotion word in the middle, then fill in the paper with other pictures or words that associates with it)
- write 2-3 things that you like about yourself and your situation
- talking to a therapist
- taking stock of how an emotion feels in our body (how your neck feels? Is tight/loose? How 'bout your hands/feet)
- write a letter to your younger or older self
- write letters to those who are upsetting us still but never send them (Be raw/honest. Maybe even cry or scream while you write them)

[demonprincess]

Bubble baths. Music. Dancing. Singing. Pets. Nature. Reading. Going to the beach. Being active. Giving back to others. Writing, poems, short stories.

[AvailableUsernameTed]

I find sorting things relaxing. Coins, things to donate, books, tools ..

[Midnight]

I like a CBT thing my counsellor taught me. So when you have a negative thought you step back and think “I’m having the thought that (blank)” - it takes away the thought’s power and reminds you it may not be real. It makes it easier to think of supporting and opposing evidence to reach a balanced conclusion.

[annalysseturner]

My old counselor taught me so many helpful coping skills! Some were:

Riding the Wave: letting a thought or feeling flow through you without giving it your attention or judgement. Which is really difficult to do at first, but with practice it gets easier! :)

Perspective Taking: There is always more than one way to view something, never just one! Taking the time to consider other perspectives helps with :( feelings.

Thought Replacement: this doesn't work for everyone, but it's good to try to see if it does for you! Once a negative thought pops up in your head, try to replace it with a positive thought. This will slowly create a change in your thought patterns and eventually positive thoughts will become more natural.

Dialectical Thinking: two things that seem opposite can both be true at the same time. For example, I can be both a good person and think mean things once in a while.

Always remember, Thoughts are not facts.

That's some of the coping skills I learned about. I hope you guys like them! :)

[LydiaaPurple]

25. Labeling thoughts. If I'm in a dark space it helps me to think in my head "I'm having the thought that..." It puts some space between me and the thought. Turning, for example, "I'm worthless" into "I'm having the thought that I'm worthless".

[sittingturtleduck]

I was severely depressed/suicidal until I learned I had a bad vitamin D deficiency and went on supplements. I have BPD so I still get depressed/irrational from time to time but it's really important for people to realize how intertwined physical and mental health are! I also walk on trails/through my pretty neighborhood (not in a gym) when im depressed, or run when im anxious/too excited over something. It's a really great idea.

[domy]

I've painted my nails a lot to avoid or delay hurting myself. It's the first time I've heard it recommended.

[dinkleburg]

For future use!

Distraction Techniques | 1:26
Processing Techniques | 5:21

[The_mute_girl_speaks]

Distraction techniques
1. Going for a walk
2. Painting your nails
3. Blowing bubbles
4. Read a good book/ listen to a good audiobook
5. Exercise
6. Deep breathing/ breathing techniques
7. Watching your favourite show or series
8. Draw or doddle
9. Colour
10. Do a crossword puzzle/ any puzzle you like
11. Write down positive or motivational quotes and put them around in your house
12. Cleaning your house
13. Playing music/ creating playlists

Processing techniques
1. Write a friend a nice card
2. Call or text a friend
3. Impulse blogs
4. Use feelings charts
5. Journaling
6. Healing word collage
7. Writing down something you like about yourself or others
8. Talking to a therapist
9. Seeing how emotions stall in our body
10. Write a letter to your younger or older self
11. Write letters to those who are upsetting us

[knivesnflowers]

one coping skill I've learnt that helps my anxiety is to remember that thoughts aren't real. they're not facts and they're not true. And that makes it so much easier to recognise that they're not helpful at all and to let them go !!

[jeffdube]

Coping tool number 25 : spending time with pets.

[lexititus]

A coping method that helped me a ton was actually gardening. Getting outside and getting that (important!!) vitamin D, focusing my hands, working my body in an easy manner, planning simple things out and executing them... all these things help me in so many areas. When I’m feeling overwhelmed with housework or schoolwork, feeling like I’ve been around too many people and need alone time, when I feel like I’m not getting enough projects done, all of that kind of stuff. And also, I know it’s super simple, but the feeling of watching what you’ve planted and nurtured actually grow and flourish is an awesome feeling!! ESPECIALLY when you start growing your own fruits and vegetables. I find a lot of things about gardening to be extremely therapeutic!

[stitchyuk]

This video gave me the idea to: take time and select a nice notebook and name it my "Coping book". And inside of it i can do a lot of these tasks like the brainstorming feelings, doodling, colouring, writing positive quotes, write notes to people, impulse log, journal etc. I'm going to try it :) helpful video xx

[kujmous]

Rumination Swear Jar for the words: always, never, forever, everybody, nobody, just, should.

Examples: I'll always be this way. I'm never getting better. This will last forever. Everybody hates me. Nobody understands. I'm just sad. I should be happy.

[zarza]

Dancing alone in my room is my number 25 ❤

[ZRxLF]

In all honestly though, talking to an online friend, personally, helps me a lot more than talking to someone you know in real life. They can't do anything like tell people you know or force you to get help, they're just... There for you. And you know they are. You can vent to them when you need to, and they'll listen and tell you things like 'It will be okay. I'm proud of you. You can do it.' They don't judge you. They don't say anything is too dramatic or anything like that. And that's what some people need. A safe space for venting and a person who will keep your head up and help you.