Ways to distract yourself
Hello,
I am in a major depressive episode and my usual ways of distracting myself are not working. I was wondering if anyone had any tips before my mind goes into an even darker place.
Sit down and start writing down everything thing that you can think of to be thankful for. Hands, feet, clothes, anything and everything
Hello @EdmondDantes!
I know that being depressed and wanting to self harm are not the same, but distraction techniques can be helpful in both cases.
http://www.adolescentselfinjuryfoundation.com/page11 is my favourite resource for distraction techniques - I know the site says from self harm but the can distract you from anything.
I hope they help, and that you know how loved and cared for you are by me and the entire 7Cups community :) x
Listening to music for me. I think I can't live without music (besides money :P)
Baking and painting :)