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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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straightforwardYard8394 September 22nd, 2017

I'm fostering a dog. Pups are pure therapy

Orte September 22nd, 2017

I usually think about what negativety will get me and what it won't. When it becomes clear that negativity gets me no where, I set a goal for my self. One that I can achieve and that relaxes me.

enthusiasticPond5679 September 22nd, 2017

Journal, meditate, walk, talk to a friend, distract with an activity

spacetrotter13 September 22nd, 2017

Listen to music and reflect on my life

ivoryHuman2131 September 22nd, 2017

Puppyyyyyyy

Crazykat1984 September 22nd, 2017

I have go-to prayers that I find soothing as well as meditation

Darkerworld16 September 22nd, 2017

Adopt your favorite pet, pets are amazing.

Mandy22 September 22nd, 2017

Writing everything done keeping a journal or talking. Listening to music..

Negative emos get the best of me..

honestCup6891 September 22nd, 2017

After traumatic experiences, my way of coping with negative emotions is 1) come back from dissociation by grounding techniques (running my finger tips across a textured surface); 2) try to stay in the present with mindfulness techniues, including deep breathing, relaxation techniques, and guided meditation; 3) for suicidal feelings, a strong safety plan and Marsha Linehan's DBT, including distraction, self-soothing, and holding an ice cube in your hand; 4) for long tangled issues, write it out and get the best therapist you can find.

OldSoul6915 September 22nd, 2017

Distract yourself. Simple as that, but if that doesn't work try calling a friend or loved one and let it all out, bottling it up only complicates it more.