How to Cope with Life's Challenges

I have a good support system within my family, my friends, and my therapist and mental health counselor. I also stop myself in the middle of a harmful thought, take a step back, observe it, and proceed mindfully. There's also distractions i use, getting out into the sun is helpful, and romanticizing my life worked for me for a very very long time.

Lots of weed tbh, and spending time with my dog, especially going outside when the sun's out

I've been fortunate enough to find others who deeply care for me. Though before that, the only thing I did to cope was write. Writing was something where I felt I could write about anyone or anything and no one would judge. I could write about characters who had tragic backstories or who had perfect lives.