How Do You Cope With Si?

[Definitely..maybe]

I'm looking for other ways to try and cope.

For me, I have to look forward to future events. (Have to make it until at least Christmas! Have to make it until tax time- can't leave that for my family!)
Or I have things going on I wouldn't want people to discover when I'm gone. (So silly but that's how deep my guilt conscience is!!)

Or I online shop. No being out of the house anxiety and I get to look forward to things coming in the mail!

Or I look at adoption sites and convince myself I'm going to get another puppy.

How do you guys manage?
:hug:

 

[Em C.]

I'm a dancer so I'll put on angry music and tap dance; or go on a run in the cold wearing like a tank top and leggings.

I went grocery shopping with one of my best friends and that helped!

*hugs*

 

[kitty12]

I try to remind myself that the horrible feelings aren't going to last forever. Being with people who understand what I'm going through and accept me no matter what emotional state I'm in can be helpful too. If I need something more physical, taking a really hot shower helps. There's something about just standing under the hot water- it distracts me from everything else going on.

 

[billie]

i hug my cat and play with him.

 

[Definitely..maybe]

Thank you so much or 'being there' guys. It's just become a lot worse and more frequent lately.

I don't want to sound dramatic, worry or bother my family about it. I also feel like I don't want to be talked out of it or anything. I don't know- sorry to be all over the place and dramatic.

 

[therisa]

Myself, I turn to writing my emotions, in poetry, which can get very dark, at times, but they are out in the open. Like @billie I play and hug my 3 cats, to ground me.

@Definitely..maybe , have to mentioned this, to your therapist or doctor? They may suggest copying strategies for you.

 

[kitty12]

I don't want to sound dramatic, worry or bother my family about it.

I can definitely relate to that... I think my girlfriend kinda freaks out when I tell her I'm in that place. I have a history of cutting, and, while I have promised her that I'm not going to do that anymore, I don't think she completely trusts me, even though she wants to. I don't ever tell anyone else- the potential for a dramatic reaction makes it not worth taking the risk.

 

[Barconian]

accept me no matter what emotional state I'm in can be helpful too.

Behaviour is a concern