Things that sometimes help me

[Cat Dancer]

Going for a walk
Watching shows with the kids
Reading a book
Cleaning house
Petting cat or dog
Watching tv or a DVD movie
Reading mentally healthy articles on the internet
Taking pictures
Sorting and organizing stuff
Emailing someone
Playing with the kids
Looking at nature pictures on the internet
Taking some deep breaths and reminding myself I don't HAVE to hurt myself
Waiting 20 minutes and then 20 more and 20 more until the urge goes away
Looking at a magazine

I'm sure there are more, but those are the ones I can think of.
I'm really struggling with urges today and REALLY trying to stay away from doing it.

 

[GDPR]

It sounds like you have plenty of things to keep you busy and distract you.

Good luck at fighting the urges...you will feel so much better about yourself when you don't give in.

 

[MHealthJo]

I LOVE this Cat Dancer!!

Yes, join me as a constant Positive List And 'Note To Self' Maker!

I have lists and notes for this situation, that situation, the other situation..... A helpful and positive note to just forgive myself and move back into the present and the future, for when I forget to listen to ANOTHER note........ hahaha

And I have cute little apps like Ultra Note and Color Note, so I can make them colourful and pretty, and stick them on the 'front pages' of my smartphone, and make some bigger than others....

And I'll kindly thank you to not ask me how many are stuck on the front pages of my phone at any given time.


Heart it!