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11-11-2019 09:23 AM
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11-11-2019 10:14 AM
11-11-2019 10:14 AM
Re: Coping Box
Hi @Tinsel @Joy99 and welcome to the forums. great that you have found this thread.
Hello also @Crazy_Bug_Lady @Shaz51 @Faith-and-Hope @LadyCaroline and others who may read this - I hear that the word 'coping' may not work for some of you.
It just had me thinking that perhaps 'in recovery' or something like that might work better and this : Recovery Model might be helpful.
Have a peaceful day all.
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11-11-2019 07:44 PM
11-11-2019 07:44 PM
Re: Coping Box
Hi @Tinsel @Joy99 and welcome to the forums. xxx
Hello @eth , @Crazy_Bug_Lady , @Faith-and-Hope , xx
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11-11-2019 08:01 PM
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Re: Coping Box
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11-11-2019 08:03 PM
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Re: Coping Box
ohhhh @Faith-and-Hope arre you ok my friend xxx
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11-11-2019 08:29 PM
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11-11-2019 10:21 PM
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12-11-2019 06:47 AM
12-11-2019 06:47 AM
Re: Coping Box
Hi @Adge do any of the things listed here (if you go to previous pages there are many) resonate with you or feel worth a try? Maybe you could start keeping a list somewhere and when you do find yourself in a better mood jot down what's happening at the time that's helping. Then when you're not feeling so good you can go to your list for suggestions of things to do. I know one thing that would def be in your coping box - spending time with your beautiful birds
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12-11-2019 10:15 PM
12-11-2019 10:15 PM
Re: Coping Box
Thanks @eth
Interesting coincidence (your suggestion).
My psychologist has repeatedly suggested that I make a new habit -
Of sitting outside, on a chair for that purpose - to watch & spend time with my birds.
That's something I don't do (so far), because I'm not comfortable outside in my own back yard.
My side & back neighbours make so much loud noise (very invasive), that my own back yard does Not feel like my own space.
I go out to look at my birds (& I always hear them from inside the house) - but I stand there looking, say hello to them all, then go back inside.
If I do start sitting outside with my birds - my psych wants me to take photos to show her (as proof).
What a nerve, meant very caringly I'm sure....
Adge
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12-11-2019 10:29 PM
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Re: Coping Box
I used to spend lots of time outside gardening - because plants are a passion of mine (past 40 years).
Then when my marriage ended 9 years ago, that changed abruptly.
I don't feel comfortable or safe living on my own (past 9 years).
I find neighbour noise (banging & shouting etc) intolerable.
That has not got any easier - the neighbours have become far louder over the past few years....
Adge