"unofficial" therapy - watching nature

[CdnCopper]

It's been a very long time since I was involved in "official" therapy. I have discovered though, through trial and error, some coping strategies & diversions that have helped in this journey.

This past fall/winter I found a new one.

I put up some bird feeders and have found that watching them along with the other nature the feeders have attracted, squirrels, chipmunks, deer, hawks, have afforded me some renewed inner peace and a healthy distraction. I can sit for hours and watch these beautiful creatures, and not think about anything.

They've also come to know me and welcome me with lots of chirping and singing when they see me heading out the door in the morning to replenish the feeders. Another reason to get out of bed in the morning.

 

[Emotional girl]

I am glad that you have found something that helps you .
Nature come be very relaxing and if it helps you unwind then that can only be a good thing.

 

[Gs172003]

Animals and the woods are very calming to me.

 

[Freida]

The beach is my go to when I get overwhelmed. Best therapy there is!

 

[Esterio]

Hi Cdn Copper
I am glad you found another reason to get out of bed. I go for long walks in nature when the weather is ok it does me good. I also volunteer at a care facility and I think that helps me more than anything. No better way to help yourself than by helping someone else.
Good luck on your healing journey.
Esterio

 

[somerandomguy]

They say that walking around in the forest is like meditating x1000. I'm not sure who "they" are but I tend to agree.

 

[Esterio]

Walking around in the forest is where I feel most at ease. I have spent a lot of time out there by myself and felt good. So I would have to agree with somerandomguy on this
Esterio

 

[Tornadic Thoughts]

I think they call it forest bathing, or something like that. Nature has been my saving grace for sure. We moved to a spot a couple years ago where I'm now fully surrounded by it and it makes my day, every day, to be able to venture out to the mountain stream, into the forest, so many trees to hug, feathered friends to visit, other animals chillin' and munchin', foraging for nurturing sustenance, purposely planting things to nurture and help grow, harvesting and sharing the growth, learning how to treat my body better inside and out with plant life has changed things in the best of ways and way beyond what I was told was ever possible by doctors/therapists/other specialists and such. I still suffer in many ways, but I can distract myself better now and not linger there.

 

[Esterio]

This is my Favourite Trail to walk on

 

[somerandomguy]

Gorgeous.

 

[EveHarrington]

I love bird watching!

 

[CdnCopper]

NICE!!