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Coping Box

Crazy_Bug_LadySenior Contributor23 Mar 2015, 2:28 pm AEDT

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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Crazy_Bug_LadySenior Contributor13 Apr 2015, 7:27 pm AEST

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I'm a massive Doctor Who nerd, so I would have a few of my favourite episodes. Vincent and the Doctor has to be one of my all-time favs. The Doctor and Vincent Van Gough fight an invisible monster, and in doing so the Doctor helps Vincent fight his inner demons. So, if I stick a quote in the box, I'll go with one from that episode, which is also framed on my wall.
"Every life is a pile of good things and bad things.
The good things don't always soften the bad things,
but vice versa, the bad things don't always spoil the good things or make them unimportant."
If I can find a youtube video I'm gonna try and post it too. You don't need to be a Whovian to feel the emotion in the scene.

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Crazy_Bug_LadySenior Contributor13 Apr 2015, 7:36 pm AEST

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Doctor Who - Pile of Good Things Clip: http://youtu.be/QjUKGfBW74o
Not too sure if this'll post... I'm on my phone.

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SCORPIONSenior Contributor13 Apr 2015, 8:51 pm AEST

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Some copies red dwaf .? Corny but always funny
scorpion

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Alessandra1992Senior Contributor13 Apr 2015, 9:15 pm AEST

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Ooh I love Red Dwarf!

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CherryBombSenior Contributor18 Apr 2015, 9:39 pm AEST

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I just discovered salted caramel Tim Tams today. So naughty, and perhaps a guilty pleasure that should be kept to a minimum...

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redheadSenior Contributor18 Apr 2015, 10:04 pm AEST

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One thing in my coping box is bubble mixture. It gives me something pretty to focus on and also mindfully focus on my breathing
Another this is playdough great to keep my hands busy when I want to self harm
There is also pen and paper so I can either draw or journal.
I have a little stuffed beat.
There is some chocolate
I really want to add some lavender oil so I cover all my senses.
I also have a list of help lines to call if things get to much and I feel really unsafe

Other thing I use to cope that aren't in my box include music, exercise, tv, Facebook, Xbox and hanging out with friends.

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Crazy_Bug_LadySenior Contributor18 Apr 2015, 11:02 pm AEST

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Oh I love the salted caramel tim tams!
The peanut butter ones were a bit of a let down.
I love peanut butter way too much, but I don't like the tim tams.
I did however discover Whittakers make a peanut butter chocolate. Which is heaven. And even better melted into a crossiant. Mmmm...

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SCORPIONSenior Contributor19 Apr 2015, 3:28 pm AEST

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Our box is getting full might have to get a bit bigger box. Those tim tams sound rather nice.
scorpin

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CherryBombSenior Contributor19 Apr 2015, 4:58 pm AEST

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@redhead I love the sound of bubble mixture. Bubbles can be so pretty. I remember one time I spent ages photographing bubbles in the park. I got some great shots.

@Crazy_Bug_Lady your croissant idea with whitakers peanut butter chocolate sounds like next level stuff. Oh my... mmmmmmmm...

@SCORPION - if you get a chance, i would recommend having a try of these salted caramel tim tams. They're so delicious!

@kristin just posted some amazing links to some stuff over here, which I reckon are great tools to add to our coping boxes.

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EagleSenior Contributor06 June 2015, 5:35 pm AEST

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I keep a list of people that I can talk to.

When I'm feeling down, I feel like I don't want to talk to anyone, but most of the time when I force myself, I do feel somewhat better, even if it's just during the conversation. It can be a good distraction at the very least, but can also be helpful.

It's a very specific list of people - people I can trust, who don't judge, who will just listen or won't ask questions if I don't want them to.

I also have Lifeline on that list.

I find having the list is helpful when I'm not feeling great - it reminds me I have options and that people care.

🙂

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