windsybarbie Posted August 22, 2010 Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 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.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobeistohope Posted August 22, 2010 Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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demeter Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Signe Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demeter Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron.X.C Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windsybarbie Posted October 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 Hi:That is a great idea, Thank You. It will be like a gratitude journal but with positive entries. Have a great week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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