coping techniques

There will always be times when you cant cope and you dont know what to do snd you might feel out of control but there is always things that you can do and here are some techniques that might help you feel better and to calm you down and also ways to distract you from the way you are feeling and also some of them can be fun and might make you laugh, these are the ones that help me so you might find others along the way that help you

Writing- write down how your feeling, you could write a poem or a story or in a journal whatever helps you to feel better

Music- listening to music can make you feel better, it can cheer you up and distract your mind and you can sing along to the music (i sometimes do that) just try and make sure its not sad, depressing music it will make you feel worse

Go for a walk- i know you might not feel like going outside because your feeling down or upset but if you go outside and get some fresh air it can help you to calm down or to clear your head

Draw- drawing anything or doodling can help you get out how your feeling, it can distract your mind and you never know you might draw something really good and get your creavitity flowing

Punch a pillow- if your angry punching a pillow can help you get your anger out

Talk to someone- talking to someone when you're feeling down or that you cant cope can help you, whether its talking to a friend or family member or ringing a helpline in confidence it can help you to feel better and like you're not on your own

Reading- reading a book, magazine or comic can help you to distract your mind and think of something else

Get enough sleep- making sure you get enough sleep can help you feel better, if you're tired and not getting enough sleep it can make you feel worse so try and get at least 8 hours sleep a night

Eating healthy- try and eat healthy (i know it boring to eat healthy) but getting fruit and vegetables in your system can make you feel a bit better but having too much caffine and sugary food will make you feel worse

i hope some of these help you

alex