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Ways to distract yourself

User Profile: EdmondDantes
EdmondDantes July 21st, 2015

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.

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User Profile: Averice
Averice July 21st, 2015

Sit down and start writing down everything thing that you can think of to be thankful for. Hands, feet, clothes, anything and everything

User Profile: niamh333
niamh333 July 22nd, 2015

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

User Profile: EdmondDantes
EdmondDantes OP July 23rd, 2015

Thanks guys. I appreciate your input

User Profile: uglyPandaMan
uglyPandaMan July 28th, 2015

Listening to music for me. I think I can't live without music (besides money :P)

User Profile: BerryTea
BerryTea July 28th, 2015

Baking and painting :)