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Our coping toolbox 🧰

Our coping toolbox 🧰

Hey forumites,

This is a post inspired by the wonderful @Shaz51 who created a similar post in the carers forum.

So, what do you when everything feels like too much, you’re worried, feeling down, annoyed or just generally yuck???

While these self-care strategies might not solve everything all at once, but they remind us that there are things we can do to bring us back down to earth when things feel like too much.

And remember, it's a toolbox for a reason. Sometimes a spanner won't do the job, so we need to try a hammer! What that means, is sometimes we need to try a few different strategies to find the right one for a job. And that's ok. So I can't wait to look through here when my usual strategies aren't working.

Tagging out CGs to kick-start the convo!

@Anastasia @AussieRecharger @BPDSurvivor @Faith-and-Hope @HenryX @jem80 @Judi9877 @NatureLover @outlander @Shaz51 @ShiningStar @Snowie @Hams @wellwellwellnez @Zoe7 @Aniela @Boo13 @maddison @pinklollipop15 @Eve7

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@Fiefke , @Dez , @amber22 , @TideisTurning , @Jacques , @Snowie , @Captain24 , @Former-Member , @tyme , @Arbie_wun , @Oaktree

Hello everyone 🙂

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Hey @Shaz51 ,

Hope you are okay and coping using your Coping Toolbox. It seems like we haven't seen you in a while. Busy with your grand daughter?

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Soo good to see you my @tyme 🙂

Have not seen my grand daughter yet but have had cuddles of my grandson

Finding it hard to get a balance with everything going on at the moment

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Please look after yourself @Shaz51

Reachout if you need an ear.

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@Shaz51

Thanks for tagging me here, I will look for a meditation to post tomorrow

Meggle

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@Shaz51 @Former-Member @Former-Member @Arbie_wun @tyme @Fiefke @Captain24 @Snowie @Jacques @Dez @TideisTurning @amber22

Here is a little 5 minute meditation that I just listened to. Five minutes of self care! Enjoy….

https://youtu.be/-jwoJ7XsFpY?si=83DAoXWmyWRLbnFP

Meggle

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Thank you for tagging me, @Shaz51. First post in the forums for me! 😎

In terms of healthy coping, I just went for a walk in the sun with my dogs and my fiancé. I'm going to check out @Oaktree's meditation recommendation now.

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@Oaktree, I just listened to the meditation you kindly shared. Thank you! I found it calming and pleasurable.

Here are links to some meditations and exercises I practise regularly:

Self-Compassion Guided Practices and Exercises by Kristin Neff

(The first exercise on the page, Exercise 1: How would you treat a friend?, walks you through trying to treat yourself like you would a good friend, a tip I mentioned in the chat last night.)

Mindful Self-Compassion Meditations by Chris Germer

Guided Meditations by Tara Brach

Guided Practices from The Compassionate Mind Foundation

Perhaps someone reading will find some of these practices helpful. 😊

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how lovely @Fiefke

what kind of dogs do you have ?

I have no furbabies at the moment but love to get some more

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@Shaz51: My dog is an old boy, a Maltese Shih Tzu (maybe crossed with something else too — he's long-legged for his breed). He has one eye, arthritis, and Cushing's disease, but he's still loving life. The other dog in my life, a very lively, young Mini Labradoodle, is actually my sister's dog, but he spends a lot of time at my place in my care. They're both great companions. They love to walk, play and cuddle.

I hope you can get a furry companion too someday soon!

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