What are your go-to coping skills?

Mine are unhealthy and I probably need therapy. Sex and alcohol is how I cope. I keep telling myself that I will cut down when I am ready.

Music. Animals. Chocolate. Canna.

praying

Going for walks, stretching, journaling, reading books, praying, drinking sleepytime tea, reading Bible verses that pertain to how I'm feeling, deep breaths, distraction with TV or phone, ASMR on YouTube, talking to my mom or husband

I usually call my family and ask how they're doing, keeping the conversation as focused on them and their day as possible. Or I'll go for a drive, a walk, or a scooter ride. There doesn't have to be a destination in mind, but often times I'll wind up at the gas station and will pick up a vitamin water or decaf coffee. Comedy bits are very helpful. Brushing my teeth or having a quick rinse usually feels nice for the moment. If I find myself needing to cope, it generally means I'm not able to focus too well so I'll choose a short story or collection of letters to read rather than trying to commit to a novel. Ice water, tea, and/or milk also seem to have a soothing effect when I'm feeling overwhelmed and need an outlet. Best wishes 🌷

Oh and I forgot stargazing!

Hiking or going for a walk, video games, weed, taking a bath or shower, baking, listening to my vinyl collection, reading, drawing, crocheting, getting bubble tea, going to an interesting store, seeing botanical gardens, gardening, taking a trip to a museum, day trip to somewhere scenic, having a picnic, doing a sensory deprivation/saltwater tank float, booking a hotel or cabin all come to mind. Hopefully this gives you some ideas!

Music yoga wine weed going for a ride or walk talking too those who are supportive too me partying roller skating skate boarding sports things that I have fun doing or distracts me from negative emotions praying video games a good movie or tv show comfort food going out too eat or get fast food from Wendy's McDonald's burger King Popeyes or pizza a hot bath or shower drinking the suggested amounts of water 15.5 cups for men 11.5 for women 6-8 for kids goes up and down depending on age journaling about your problems if you look back on what you wrote it could help you solve your current problems because you probably learned your lesson but you gotta write it down too remember what you wrote Going too the gym reading a good or helpful book based on what my problems are being around people going too the movies or mall going too church reading my Bible learning new things taking classes swimming sitting at the park or outside going too the library arcades like Dave and busters cooking making sure my basic needs are being made like water food and sleep it will make you feel so much just too make sure those needs are met can make you feel a million times better