Coping Box
Last night in P.A.L. discord chat we somehow got on the subject on selfcare, I think either @crimsonclad mentioned it or @stitchybitch or it could have even been @scaredycatguide it was late around 3 or 4am in my time zone. I recalled an idea from this website. Which brought me to making this post today. The article talks about a box filled with stuff to help you feel better and focus on doing the opposite of a negative reaction. This box can be used for normal people too because in the end it is all about self care. I will admit I do have a few mental health issues myself so having this box will be a great skill. I have tried before having the coping items around me but stuff gets moved around a lot in my office so things have got lost. Essentially I will have the bare minimum in it as I get more funds I will add more to it.
Self Soothing Items
- Stuffed Animal (I might make one)
- Worry doll
- Stress Ball
- Snow-globe or galaxy bottle
- Happy Pictures
- Things to taste
- Scented candles
- Scented Pillow Pouch
- Lotion
This is a galaxy bottle I couldn't find a link back to the source but this is it
I was thinking of something like these little guys for my worry dolls
Source
Distractions
- Puzzle books
- Coloring Books
- Movies
- Knitting
- Sewing
Opposite Action(Doing something opposite of your impulse)
- Affirmations (I could easily buy these but will making them by hand and using some words from @cryptohustlin's daily posts and my own trading cards)
- Something comforting
Emotional Awareness(Tools for identifying your emotions)
- Journal
- Emotions list
- Writing Supplies
I will not be setting a timeline on when I will finish it but when it is completed I will show you guys.
woah the colors in the bottles are so trippy, reminds me of candy. good stuff!
This is an amazing idea! I love it!
Can't wait to see the contents when you are done!
Thank you I just hope I get it done
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Add some upbeat music!
I might if I can find some :)
I think this idea is great. I would like to have a coping box myself and now that I know how I will try to fix one:-) Thanks very much for sharing this!
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This is a great idea. It will provide you with something to open up and fill the void or bring you back in balance when you feel out-of-sorts. This might be something I should do, but then mine would probably be filled with chocolate and stuffed animals; and I might never get my work done.
Very nice job here. I approve. :-) Learning how to self cope is great for you and dealing with stress