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Hi guys
i see many people asking for advice on coping strategies myself including so i thought i would create a thread for everyone to share their favourite coping strategy or a few if you like 🙂
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outlanderSenior Contributor
anyone have any more coping strategies?
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GumtreeSenior Contributor
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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TK3New Contributor
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outlanderSenior Contributor
im glad its helping you @TK3 feel free to add your own to here as well
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TK3New Contributor
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Hello @TK3, @outlander, @Gumtree 
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outlanderSenior Contributor
great coping strategies @TK3
hi @Shaz51
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outlanderSenior Contributor
5 4 3 2 1 EXERCISE
These are exercises in noticing what is around us:
Sight: Look around you and name as you look at 5 different objects (variation: 5 blue/black/green objects), then do the same for 4 of those 5 objects, 3 of those 5 objects, etc.
Sight & Touch: Look at, name and touch 5 different objects, noticing their texture, temperature, mass and weight as you do so. Then do the same for 4 of those objects, 3 of those objects, etc.
Sight, Touch and Smell/Taste: Look at (in a garden or a kitchen), name, taste and smell 5 different objects, noticing their colours, texture, taste and aroma. Then do the same for 4 of those objects, 3, 2, and 1.
Hearing: Close your eyes and listen for 5 different sounds. Then 4, 3, 2, and 1.
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