Feeling Overwhelmed: How Do You Cope?

I let it overwhelm me a little. I'm allowed to be upset that this is my life, and there's nothing wrong with just laying in bed, eating comfort food, and feeling sorry for yourself every once in a while

I stay in bed, eat right...and wait for the pain or dizziness to pass.

I made a coping skills box inside a storage ottoman that has journals, books, sensory items, and other positive things that I can use when overwhelmed

In the moment, I try to breathe loudly, making a whirling sound as I exhale.

When I'm in distress, I sometimes start crying and then trying to soothe myself to feel better. I write my thoughts into my journal- it really helps me to figure out exactly how I'm feeling (most of the time) and to find out more about myself. Other times, I lay in bed and listen to music with headphones which is really relaxing. I also like to watch lots of tv shows, and eventually go to sleep and sleep it off. When I'm more or less calm, I text someone to get my mind off of something. So yeah these are just some things I do!

I stay in bed and cry all day and focus on self care and being comfortable. Eating comfort foods.