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The Best Way to Cope With Negative Emotions is... [Writing Prompt]

September 16th, 2017

Complete the following sentence:

"I have found the best way to cope with negative emotions after traumatic experiences is to....."

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alizah September 25th, 2017

talking to a good friend..and sharing with your loved ones !

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November 5th, 2017

@alizah

Getting positive, social support for yourself is a good way for coping with negative emotions after experiencing traumatic events

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lightRaspberries6608 September 25th, 2017

writing and cooking

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Rain45 October 1st, 2017

@lightRaspberries6608 Cooking can be really therapeutic and is a great way of coping, especially when you reap the rewards of your hard work :)

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Solitionseeking September 25th, 2017

I think best way to deal with negative emotions us to choose to be happy.

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January 10th, 2018

@Solitionseeking

Choosing to be happy, and to have a positive mindset, sounds like a positive option for coping with negative emotions, after traumatic events.

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RobinFly181 September 25th, 2017

Determination and Passion for happiness, doing whatever it takes for a slice of happiness πŸ—»

hypnosis September 25th, 2017

πŸ¦‹ Writing/journaling

πŸ¦‹ Talking about it on 7cups with active listeners or a trusted friend/family member

πŸ¦‹ Doing something creative, i.e., DJing and mixing music with lyrics that express how I feel

πŸ¦‹ Spending time in nature or with animals

πŸ¦‹ Exercise, yoga, or do something active like dance

πŸ¦‹ Keeping a healthy diet and taking vitamins

πŸ¦‹ Reading inspirational and uplifting quotes

πŸ¦‹ Watching motivational and educational videos on YouTube that teach how to deal with negative emotions, i.e., Infinite Waters (Diving Deep)

πŸ¦‹ Practicing mindfulness or any type of meditation πŸ•‰

πŸ¦‹ Helping other people deal with negative emotions, e.g., listening with compassion, giving them a hug πŸ€—, doing a fun activity with them, teaching them positive coping strategies

πŸ¦‹ Prayer if you are spiritual

πŸ¦‹ Listening to music, watching a movie, or reading a book that has a positive message or gives you hope.

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November 5th, 2017

@hypnosis

Some wonderful suggestions here for coping with negative emotions!

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inventiveWheel September 25th, 2017

There is no best way to deal with negative emotions. It depends on the person, their mood and what suits them best such as music or exercise or relaxing with a massage or ....

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December 3rd, 2017

@inventiveWheel

Yes, I think youre right. A helpful coping method(s) will vary from individual, to individual. Creating and listening to music, exercising, and relaxing activities such as massages sound like some positive options for coping.

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gelatino September 25th, 2017

Spending time with dogs. Lots of dogs.

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Rain45 October 1st, 2017

@gelatino Dogs are very healing, having one myself and theres nothing better than going to the beach and walking along the shoreline, taking in the peace and quiet whilst also having some fun with my bundle of energy :)

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undefinedbaby September 25th, 2017

go shopping buy some candles get bath bombs get tea leaves and coffee beans

Lonelykate October 4th, 2017

My therapist told me to feel those awful feelings instead of blocking it due to the emotional pain. I tried that and it worked. Just let your strong emotions wash over you and like clouds, they pass out of your mind very quickly. I hope this works for anyone who read this. It works for me when I wake up in the night or can't sleep with all those negative thoughts and emotions. Nothing else works for me. Palouse mindfulness free Meditation helps with my pains due to tension build up from stress. I stopped the meditation but I should get back into it. Good luck

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October 4th, 2017

@Lonelykate

Allowing yourself to feel fully all of your emotions, sounds like a viable option for coping. The negative feelings which one experiences after traumatic experiences are valid, as they have gone through something challenging and emotionally strenuous.

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selfconfidentTangerine1778 November 7th, 2017

@TakeAStandAgainstBullying

That a great idea.

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selfconfidentTangerine1778 November 7th, 2017

@Lonelykate

I'll keep that in mind. I just want to feel numb from the pain I have.

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Lonelykate November 8th, 2017

@selfconfidentTangerine1778

when I tell myself not to think about painful thoughts, it wouldn't stop coming back to me. When I just let it come, it goes away so quickly.

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philosophicalShip9444 November 10th, 2017

@Lonelykate Completely Agree :)

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Melygomez3 October 6th, 2017

I try to ignore it or tell myself that their is a way to see the good side of things

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October 12th, 2017

@Melygomez3

Trying to see the positive side of negative situations sounds wonderful! Keep it up!

selfconfidentTangerine1778 November 7th, 2017

@Melygomez3

That great advice because I never thought about it from that point of view. I will try that out myself.

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