talking to a good friend..and sharing with your loved ones !
@alizah
Getting positive, social support for yourself is a good way for coping with negative emotions after experiencing traumatic events
writing and cooking
@lightRaspberries6608 Cooking can be really therapeutic and is a great way of coping, especially when you reap the rewards of your hard work :)
I think best way to deal with negative emotions us to choose to be happy.
@Solitionseeking
Choosing to be happy, and to have a positive mindset, sounds like a positive option for coping with negative emotions, after traumatic events.
Determination and Passion for happiness, doing whatever it takes for a slice of happiness 🗻
🦋 Writing/journaling
🦋 Talking about it on 7cups with active listeners or a trusted friend/family member
🦋 Doing something creative, i.e., DJing and mixing music with lyrics that express how I feel
🦋 Spending time in nature or with animals
🦋 Exercise, yoga, or do something active like dance
🦋 Keeping a healthy diet and taking vitamins
🦋 Reading inspirational and uplifting quotes
🦋 Watching motivational and educational videos on YouTube that teach how to deal with negative emotions, i.e., Infinite Waters (Diving Deep)
🦋 Practicing mindfulness or any type of meditation 🕉
🦋 Helping other people deal with negative emotions, e.g., listening with compassion, giving them a hug 🤗, doing a fun activity with them, teaching them positive coping strategies
🦋 Prayer if you are spiritual
🦋 Listening to music, watching a movie, or reading a book that has a positive message or gives you hope.
@hypnosis
Some wonderful suggestions here for coping with negative emotions!
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 ....
@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.
Spending time with dogs. Lots of dogs.
@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 :)
go shopping buy some candles get bath bombs get tea leaves and coffee beans
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
@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.
@TakeAStandAgainstBullying
That a great idea.
@Lonelykate
I'll keep that in mind. I just want to feel numb from the pain I have.
@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.
@Lonelykate Completely Agree :)
I try to ignore it or tell myself that their is a way to see the good side of things
@Melygomez3
Trying to see the positive side of negative situations sounds wonderful! Keep it up!
@Melygomez3
That great advice because I never thought about it from that point of view. I will try that out myself.