Pink's Amazingly Awesome List of Links and Distractions PART TWO 🐢

So, seeing as my last forum post seemed so useful to quite a few members (you can find it HERE:goo.gl/hzGOJF)

So, as before,I've highlighted my favourites, and links/methods I've found particularly useful/interesting inGREEN, the others are simply highlighted inpinky/purple: I hope you find some use out of some of these links!! This time, I've separated the different links in to catagories, as you'll see below- *Peter Pan voice*here we go!!!🐢

🌸🌸Random Links🌸🌸

I'll start off with all the random ones I've compiled and that you guys have given me:
http://whatcolourisit.scn9a.org/ -this website basically converts the time to colour. Every second, the background changes to suit the time, and you can see as it slowly begins to change...it's oddly calming to watch..

http://img0.liveinternet.ru/images/attach/c/5/3970/3970473_sprite198.swf -in this website, a massive killer whale just follows your mouse/pointer around the screen. Donotclick if you are not a fan of big graphics/whales etc.

https://isitchristmas.com/ -this one basically tells you whether it's Christmas or not. Very useful if you often forget if it's Christmas or not

http://www.theuselessweb.com/ -This website takes you to lots of random, useless websites *epilepsy warning* some of the sites contain a LOT of flashing images and colours, so click at your own risk

http://www.barcinski-jeanjean.com/entries/line3d/- Make a 3D line travel wherever your mouse goes- also, oddly calming

http://interactive.usc.edu/projects/cloud/flowing/-Really simple game, reminds me a lot of geometry wars (for you oldies) or snake (for you not-so-oldies)

🌙💤Sleep Issues? 💤🌙

Here are some links to help you with sleeping better at night :) -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwLe50pRnxE- 8 hour Sleep music for insomniacs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8LjxXSxBeA-Guided meditation for insomniacs for a better night's sleep

http://www.casa.org.au/assets/Documents/coping-with-nightmares.pdf- Coping with nightmares- a short guide which tells you how to deal with nightmares

http://www.wikihow.com/Cope-with-Nightmares - A simple little Wikihowwhich also gives you ways to cope with nightmares, if the other link isn't much use

http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20628881_2,00.html - Best and worst foods to eat before trying to sleep

🎵Uncomfortable with silence?🎵
Look at the links on my other post, or take a peek at some of these new ones:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27Ab2SaAZPQ - Calming human heartbeat

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTiRw7kx97E -Rainforest sounds

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCcT6LKo5Lw-Autumn rain/sounds

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBXpJOvhpZI&feature=youtu.be&t=5m35s- Sound of rain on a tin roof

http://rainycafe.com/ - Cafe sounds, rain sounds- or both!!

💢Anxiety💢
Now I know how big a topic this is, and I know I have barely scratched the surface- but hopefully some of these links might help you

http://www.helpguide.org/articles/anxiety/how-to-stop-worrying.htm - How to stop worrying (or at least begin to think about doing so) - lots of detail and professional advice for you to use

http://www.adaa.org/tips-manage-anxiety-and-stress - Tips to help manage anxiety and stress (another professional site which focuses on anxiety and stress)

https://counselling.anu.edu.au/brochure/10-best-ever-anxiety-management-techniques - The simplest, easiest but debatably the best way to manage anxiety

http://au.reachout.com/helping-a-friend-with-anxiety - One for people who have friends/loved ones with anxiety- how you can help reach out to them and show them you understand

http://au.reachout.com/8-myths-about-anxiety-destroyed - 8 complete MYTHS about anxiety that people NEED to stop believing!!

💧👎Sad, angry or depressed?👎💧
As again, a hugggee topic I couldn't dream of covering- but here's a few little links to get you on your way:

http://au.reachout.com/im-always-sad- Clarifies what always feeling sad could mean and what are the steps you could take away from it

http://au.reachout.com/going-through-trauma - A guide that helps you discover if you're going through trauma, and what you can do if you're stuck in this situation. It explains what trauma is and what the common responses to it are.

http://au.reachout.com/im-always-angry - Similar to the 'I'm always sad' website- it helps you realise what could be the cause, and the steps needed to help you out :)

http://au.reachout.com/anger-management - 'Everyone gets angry sometimes, but dealing with anger isn?t always easy. It?s important to first work outwhy you get angryand what yourwarning signsare. There aretips to help you manage your anger, but if you're finding it hardthere are things you can do to get help.'

http://au.reachout.com/self-help-strategies-for-depression - This site gives you some helpful strategies for helping yourself through depression

http://www.depressiontoolkit.org/takecare/coping_at_work.asp - Coping with depression at work

http://www.healthtalk.org/young-peoples-experiences/depression-and-low-mood/school-studying - Coping with depression at school/college

👤 Isolation and Loneliness👤

http://au.reachout.com/pets-and-mental-health - How pets can help with mental health and loneliness

http://au.reachout.com/all-about-loneliness - All about loneliness- defining it, causes of it, and helpful tips to help you

http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2012/07/16/10-more-ideas-to-help-with-loneliness/ - 10 ideas which can help you with the feeling of loneliness

http://www.counseling.ufl.edu/cwc/how-to-deal-with-loneliness.aspx - The best ways to deal with loneliness

💥Self Harm💥

https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/PDF/Self-Harm%20Distractions%20and%20Alternatives%20FINAL.pdf - I believe this was in my last guide, but it's honestly so, so useful and has so many distractions and alternatives depending on how you're feeling

http://sirius-project.org/2011/08/16/distractions-and-alternatives-to-self-harm/ - Also gives loads of alternatives, with useful comments from people who have experienced urges

http://www.adolescentselfinjuryfoundation.com/page11 - 146 things to do besides self harm (also, check out the side bar on the left for other interesting pages)

and for if it does happen...

http://www.lifesigns.org.uk/first-aid-for-self-injury-and-self-harm/ - First aid for self-injury and harm
http://www.wikihow.com/Get-Rid-of-Scars - how to get rid of scars (simple wikihow page)

💊 Addiction 💊

​​http://au.reachout.com/what-is-addiction - Explains addiction, as well as clarifies the types, signs and how to get help

http://au.reachout.com/all-about-alcohol-addiction - All about addiction to alcohol, signs and how to get help

http://au.reachout.com/the-facts-about-drug-addiction - All about addiction to drugs and illegal substances, signs and how to get help

http://au.reachout.com/how-to-help-a-friend-with-drug-addiction - What to look for and how to help a friend who has an addiction

🍌 Eating Disorders 🍌

https://www.psychology.org.au/publications/tip_sheets/eating/ - Explains what EDs are, seeking help and treating individuals with anorexia

http://noosaconfidential.com.au/eating-disorders/?gclid=CNWSnZWuscUCFcaVvQodmnsAfA - Recovery from eating disorders

http://au.reachout.com/recovering-from-eating-disorders - Recovering from eating disorders- defining 'recovery', giving you motivation and defining 'relapsing'

http://au.reachout.com/self-help-tips-for-eating-disorders - Self help tips to help you begin to recover from an eating disorder

http://au.reachout.com/helping-a-friend-with-an-eating-disorder - Helping out a friend who may be suffering from an ED- dos and don'ts and what to do if they don't want your help

👾Self Hatred/Loathing👾

http://www.xojane.com/relationships/3-easy-exercises-to-ease-self-loathing- Easing self loathing in three easy exercises

http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/how-to-turn-self-hatred-into-self-compassion-1112135 - Self-loathing and finding 'the antidote'

http://recoveringyogi.com/a-10-step-plan-to-deal-with-self-hate/ - 10 steps to help eradicate self hate!

👀Schizophrenia 👀

http://au.reachout.com/all-about-schizophrenia?gclid=COe3urazscUCFdgjvQodGGsAVw - Explaining schizophrenia, signs and symptoms and how to help

http://www.incrisis.org/Library/Schizophrenia.htm - Understanding Schizophrenia andthe causes behind it

https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/hide-and-seek/201208/schizophrenia-coping-delusions-and-hallucinations - Coping with delusions and hallucinations

http://www.helpguide.org/articles/schizophrenia/helping-a-person-with-schizophrenia.htm - Helping a loved one/someone you know with schizophrenia

🔷 OCD 🔷

http://www.anxietybc.com/sites/default/files/adult_hmocd.pdf - Managing your emotions and OCD at home

http://www.anxietycoach.com/overcome-ocd.html - What you need to know about overcoming OCD, types of OCD

http://www.wikihow.com/Cope-With-Obsessive-Compulsive-Disorder - Another little wikihow with pics about coping with OCD

http://www.ocdonline.com/#!managing-ocd/c1qmf - Strategies for managing OCD, what to do when you feel panicky

🌓 Borderline Personality Disorder🌓

http://au.reachout.com/all-about-personality-disorders?gclid=CJLu8aS2scUCFYyXvQodc3kAuQ - Explains personality disorders, when it might be a problem, what causes them

http://www.helpguide.org/articles/personality-disorders/helping-someone-with-borderline-personality-disorder.htm - Helping someone who hasBPD, what you need to know, signs and symptoms

http://www.wesleymission.org.au/home/our-services/wesley-mental-health-services/wesley-hospital/borderline-personality-disorder/treatment-for-borderline-personality-disorder/ - Treatment for BPD

💫 Abuse 💫

http://speakoutloud.net/helping-victims-survivors/healthy-relationships/abusive-vs-healthy-relationships - The difference between an abusive and a healthy relationship

https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/anger-in-the-age-entitlement/200811/emotional-abuse-overcoming-victim-identity- Emotional Abuse

http://overcomingsexualabuse.com/ - Overcoming sexual abuse

http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2011/09/28/5-ways-to-escape-an-abusive-relationship/ - 5 ways to escape an abusive relationship

http://au.reachout.com/what-to-do-if-youre-in-an-abusive-relationship - What to do if you're in an abusive relationship

Finally: things to remember:

- Don?t stress about being fixed because you?re not broken.
-Remember to remind yourself of your accomplishments. Tell yourself that you?re proud of yourself, even if you?re not.
- This is temporary. You won?t always feel like this.
-You are not alone.
-You are enough.
-You are important.
-You are worth it.
-You are strong.
-You are not a failure,
-Good people exist.
-Reaching out shows strength.
-Breathe.
-Don?t listen to the thoughts that are not helping you.
-Give yourself credit.
-Don?t be ashamed of your emotions, for the good or bad ones.
-Treat yourself the same way as you would treat a good friend.
-Focus on the things you can change.
-Let go of toxic people.
-You don?t need to hide, you?re allowed to feel the way you do.
-Try not to beat yourself up.
-Something is always happening, you don?t want to miss out on what?s going to happen next.
-You are not a bother.
-Your existence is more than your appearance.
-You are smart.
-You are loved.
-You are wanted.
-You are needed.
-Better days are coming.
-Just because your past is dark, doesn?t mean your future isn?t bright.
-You have more potential than you think.
- Your value doesn?t decrease based on someone?s inability to see your worth.

Keep smiling- you beautiful, beautiful people

~ Pink 🌼(and Flash the turtle🐢)

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