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Coping Box

Coping Box

Hi Guys,

My psychologist came up with an awesome idea to help me when I'm feeling urges to SH or suicidal or if I'm having a hard time coping.

It's called a Coping Box. You get a box and put things in that are helpful to you. So I have a good book, a disney movie, pictures of my pets and animals. It's also got some puzzles, a stuffed toy and a video game.

So @NikNik and I thought it'd be good to make one here for members. We can put in photos and quotes and all sorts of good things to help remind what we are fighting for.

I'm gonna put in some caramello koalas, and my favourite fuzzy blanket so you can wrap yourself up at feel cozy and safe.

I will also throw in a 'hug'. So if you ever need a hug, come over here and I'll be waiting and ready with a hug and ready to listen.

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@outlander
I suppose I haven't either, this pain & operations & bad dreams & everything else sure makes my life at times a big PAIN same for you too. I hope we can slowly change things for the better by, encouragement, understanding, support, fun, & The Coping Box! 😉
Sounds good to me!
I have to go & make a hot drink & take pain meds I will be back later!
Love U!
Bella & Fur Babies! XXOO 🙂

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Life can be a pain and very hard. Just have to keep looking for the good moments and putting one foot in front of the other. @Former-Member

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Seems so long ago since I listed things to go into my coping box. Is it possible to include a person who calms, listens and supports, without judging or laughing? Since November last year I have had the support of such a person and this has helped me heaps in dealing with all the mumbly-jumbly stuff in my head. His friendship has enriched my life and he has somehow encouraged me to be more loving and kind, as well as to view life in a different way, and to think about what is and what's not important. We are so alike, we support each other as we both have mental illnesses, and our relationship just is.

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That sounds perfectly delightful @NatalieS ❣️

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@outlander @Shaz51 @Heavenbound @Bunniekins @Appleblossom

I love all kinds of Art, photograhpy, & beautiful colours. I see the beauty in most things, as long as they are not something to do with, violence, & animal abuse.

I will put these pretty Computer enhances pictures in my coping Box as they are beautiful to me, & I a interested in, Fantasy.

Love & Hugs!

Bella XO 🙂

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@Former-Member

Hello @Crazy_Bug_Lady, @Faith-and-Hope, @NatalieS, @outlander

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Hi, @Shaz51 did you put anything in a Coping box?

I took this photo of myself this afternoon & I scared myself when I looked at it!

Love & Hugs!

Bella XXXOOO :)

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ha ha @Former-Member, love the photo xxxxxx

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Something to add to my coping box is my toy donkey I named Lord Byron Bray...if I'm having a bad night the donky soothes me

If I could add my little dog to my list, I would. Last night she wiggled her way under the bed covers and snuggled into my tummy...she sighed then started her little snores. Bliss for both of us. Sure beats a hot water bottle.

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