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Distractions When You're Feeling Down
PhoenixAsh July 27th, 2017
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A member (who wishes to stay anonymous) and I have made this super duper list of things you can do to distract yourself when you're feeling down. You're welcome to add your own suggestions in this thread! heart

1. Talk with a friend or loved one
2. Listen to music just a tad too loud
3. Go outside
4. Accomplish something
5. Eat something healthy
6. Talk to someone anonymously
7. Meditate
8. Write
9. Read
10. Listen
11. Colouring in
12. Rearranging stuff
13. Create a secret code
14. Help someone else feel better
15. Cuddle a toy or a pet
16. Focus; get into the zone of something
17. Play a sport
18. Get your pulse up
19. Play a game
20. Talk to someone new
21. Learn something new
22. Relearn something youve forgotten
23. Imagine your dream home (and be as creative/unrealistic as possible!)
24. Play The Sims
25. Write a list of your favourite things
26. Brainstorm things that make you feel good
27. Join a group discussion on 7 cups
28. Help a family member out
29. Help someone learn something new
30. Become a part of a community

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Rebecca July 27th, 2017
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@PhoenixAsh this is an awesome list of distractions; I'm definitely bookmarking this to share with others. Thanks for sharing it with us!

AkvileSava July 28th, 2017
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I do some of these and it's really helping :)

JanahisHere July 31st, 2017
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@PhoenixAsh

Thank you Ash and member! I have had a few members who wanted a list like this! I now have this bookmarked, very helpful!

carefreeWords70 July 31st, 2017
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@PhoenixAsh Thank you so much for this post! It really helps a lot :)

BlueButterfly4 August 1st, 2017
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@PhoenixAsh

I love this Ash! What a great list of healthy and logical coping distractions for easy-every day use. Playing the Sims is very fun, especially when making your dream Sim house!

blossombreathe August 4th, 2017
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@PhoenixAsh

An awesome list of ideas there! One thing which I discovered recently is making a list of questions (or finding them online, there are a lot!) and answering them about yourself. It helps you understand both yourself and others around you better - keeping your mind off of the tough subject at hand and focusing on positive things.

Thank you for creating this thread; wishing you the best! :3 heart

JK17 August 4th, 2017
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@PhoenixAsh Pat a strange dog.

MyDreamIsToBeANeurobiologist August 4th, 2017
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This is incredible, thank you! <3

whawkins August 4th, 2017
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This is a good list. I will be trying some of these to help me distract myself from my ex GF and her recent breakup with me. It's been tough and it's keeping me in a constant feeling like my head is being weighed down. I have to work with her at Uni and the thought of that keeps me down, and not wanting to go.

silverMoment23 September 27th, 2017
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Great list! Thanks for sharing ☺

adoredHug70 September 27th, 2017
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Thanks that's a very lovely and helpful list

caringShoulder14 September 28th, 2017
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This is a great list. Could be very helpful!

Kittykat26 July 21st, 2018
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Play the sims! Lol

I used to play it for 15 years. I dont play sims 4 that often. Takes a long time to load.

other things that help me distract myself:

Sing

Dance to happy music

window shopping

Baking

Grocery shopping

Reading online articles

Watching YouTube videos

Watching series

Cleaning my room

Playing IMVU

Learning new words

aquaLime9687 July 22nd, 2018
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Daydreaming

Lolowise475 July 22nd, 2018
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Sense of humor and resiliency. Oops that's 2 things lol!

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