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Hi i am new to the sub but have been clean or about 2 weeks its hard and I want to cut again but I am trying my hardest not to I cant find any others way to relive stress
@ProbablyParker So proud of you for trying your best to find alternate ways to cope. 💛 Did you find something else helpful? Or would like to try anything?
@Sunisshiningandsoareyou just always trying to keep my hands busy and doing something
@ProbablyParker Keeping busy sounds like a great approach. <3 Do you enjoy any activities like coloring, journaling, playing games etc? They can be quite helpful in collecting the anxious thoughts at times also, I feel.
@Sunisshiningandsoareyou I enjoy drawing and colouring I do that to pass the time ❤️
@ProbablyParker Aw yay these are awesome hobbies to have, I'm not the best at either lol but I enjoy it too, when I can, quite calming, I think. What are some other hobbies you like, if you'd like to share?❤
Congrats on 2 weeks, that is amazing! I have found that both chamomile and kava tea really help when I am very stressed out, and if you don't like the taste of it honey is very good in it. I also have an app called Tochi Diary where you can add emotion orbs and every day or more if I am struggling, I select the emotions I feel and my needs and coping skills and then journal. All of it can be personalized as far as emotions to choose from and needs and coping skills, etc. It has really been helpful to check in with myself and journaling has always helped me to get it out of my head. Hope this helps.
@ProbablyParker Congratulations on your achievement. I know it is tough to keep off the temptation. Keep trying, your body will thank you in the end. Focus on your hobbies or make yourself busy, just like what you are doing right now. If you can't control the temptation, 7 cups Is always here to motivate you.
@ProbablyParker
That is so positive, and I am really proud of you for trying and doing so well ✨ I know how hard it can be to stay clean, and the first few months are always the most difficult as it can be hard to find other ways to relieve stress and healthier ways of coping.
Finding other ways to cope and keep distracted is really important and it's best to look at things you enjoy doing such as gaming, drawing, art?