Using comfort box

[windsybarbie]

Hi:

A comfort box is a place where you can put things that remind you what to do in a crisis. I have yearbooks/positive cards/safety plan/and anything that will get me grounded. Sometimes this works and sometimes I have to call crisis services or post on online forums. This has worked for me, it may work for others....

[tobeistohope]

Hey! That sounds like an idea that just might work for me! I have been trying to find ways of coping with my depression and anxiety lately. I am going to try to put something like that together. Thanks!

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[demeter]

This sounds like a great idea. I think I will give it a try.

I found watching Comedy Central specials or any show that can make me laugh helps me get through my panic attacks a little more easily.

[Signe]

During puberty I had very frequent panic attacks and I took comfort in writing down sentences that helped me look at things in a logical way.

Maybe it can be a good idea to have a "positive book", where you just write down things that are helpful when you're feeling bad, instead of writing down your worries?

I guess I'm a little obsessed with writing, I spend all my days in front of the computer or with a journal in my hand - I just love writing things.

Just an idea to go with your comfort box idea - A comfort book. Maybe you can put all those phone numbers and webstie addresses in it too?

When I lived in the psychiatric clinic, I spent a lot of time folding origami and then I would take an origami, unfold it and write on it like a diary and then fold it back into an origami.

Peace and Love

[demeter]

Signe, a "positive book" sounds like a neat idea. I usually write when I am sad. Not always my feelings but stories or poems as well. Apparently my better pieces have been when i'm trying to focus on something other than how bad I feel.

[Aaron.X.C]

Regarding to the first post, my experiences with crisis centers have been pitifully horrid. Mainly all they say is get over your 17 years old.

[windsybarbie]

Hi:

That is a great idea, Thank You. It will be like a gratitude journal but with positive entries. Have a great week