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Re: Coping Box

Hi and welcome to the forums @Tinsel 👋

Re: Coping Box

Hi @Tinsel @Joy99  and welcome to the forums.  great that you have found this thread.

Hello also @Crazy_Bug_Lady @Shaz51 @Faith-and-Hope @LadyCaroline  and others who may read this - I hear that the word 'coping' may not work for some of you.

It just had me thinking that perhaps 'in recovery' or something like that might work better and this :  Recovery Model  might be helpful.  

Have a peaceful day all.

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Hi @Tinsel @Joy99  and welcome to the forums. xxx

Hello @eth , @Crazy_Bug_Lady , @Faith-and-Hope , xx

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👋 Hi @Shaz51 .....

 

Fully into a coping box at the moment .....

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ohhhh @Faith-and-Hope  arre you ok my friend xxx

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My personal Coping Box doesn't have much in it @Shaz51 @eth

Nothing that helps much, anyway.

Even though a Psychologist said that I have a great Toolbox of Coping Strategies....

Adge

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I will be @Shaz51 ❣️

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Hi @Adge  do any of the things listed here (if you go to previous pages there are many) resonate with you or feel worth a try?  Maybe you could start keeping a list somewhere and when you do find yourself in a better mood jot down what's happening at the time that's helping. Then when you're not feeling so good you can go to your list for suggestions of things to do.  I know one thing that would def be in your coping box - spending time with your beautiful birds  Heart

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Thanks @eth

Interesting coincidence (your suggestion).

My psychologist has repeatedly suggested that I make a new habit -

Of sitting outside, on a chair for that purpose - to watch & spend time with my birds.

That's something I don't do (so far), because I'm not comfortable outside in my own back yard.

My side & back neighbours make so much loud noise (very invasive), that my own back yard does Not feel like my own space.

I go out to look at my birds (& I always hear them from inside the house) - but I stand there looking, say hello to them all, then go back inside.

If I do start sitting outside with my birds - my psych wants me to take photos to show her (as proof).

What a nerve, meant very caringly I'm sure....Smiley Tongue

Adge

 

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I used to spend lots of time outside gardening - because plants are a passion of mine (past 40 years).

Then when my marriage ended 9 years ago, that changed abruptly.

I don't feel comfortable or safe living on my own  (past 9 years).

I find neighbour noise (banging & shouting etc) intolerable.

That has not got any easier - the neighbours have become far louder over the past few years....

Adge

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