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what's something you do to take your mind off pain?
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Generalized pain
Depression
Episodic Mood Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
Migraine
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Chronic Memory Loss
Memory Loss
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if youre not able to do much physical stuff, like walking or exercise, i recommend Minecraft. i know i know "its a kids game!" but its genuinely so nice to be able to do something simple or repetitive like mining or building, its helped me calm down and take my mind off so many different things
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Haven't seen this commented yet. Learning a new skill like a language or Sign Language. Productivity takes your mind off pain.
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I really like listening to audio books and crocheting :)
I like watching funny YouTube videos!
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i have no clue bro i was gonna ask this same thing I’m currently dying!!!!!!
video games, music, play/walk with dogs, pet cat, do chores, talk with friends that's p much everything i do
i usually sleep. not the best when i overdo it, but letting my mind just not linger for some time on the physical and mental pain i'm feeling tends to help.
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Mine varies. Can be bingeing a show I'm obsessed with (this can numb anything I'm feeling, I'm confused), or playing the only game you'll ever see me care for (which also numbs me alot)... I also do artsy stuff in my spare time and I'm trying to get back into writing stories but that's really hard for me.
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@italianxpeaches Convinced not confused 😭😂
I draw
Video games and music
I do something called "sticker mosaics"
@marina_the_octo that sounds like fun.
I listen to upbeat music, read a good book, write and do something active. I take dance and I find that helps me shift my focus.
If it is not physical pain such as my migraines that I seen to get almost everyday I listen to music. If it is migraine pain I do my best to do something like doing brain enhancement games that I have on my phone and lie down with either a cold or hot compress to take my mind off of it
I love watching videos from my favorite content creators on YouTube. Always lighthearted stuff like video game challenges or meme compilations.
Or play xbox
mental pain, I am self teaching myself to play keyboard. It helps. Or I colour in.
Music for me too, and guitar
I play guitar, you should try, even if your not good at first it's a good stress reliever!
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I listen to music or write in my journal
I really like crafts and TV! I need to both physically do something and watch or listen to something at the same time to be fully distracted. Lately it’s been diamond art with grey’s anatomy in the background! I also really like paint by numbers and audiobooks
I honestly journal it out and dance it out it helps the mental pain lessen since I'm getting my emotions out
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