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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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imaginativeJar9004 October 9th, 2017

The best way for me is getting comfortable n emptying my mind completely n thinking of positive thoughts nice places I've visited nice occasions I've attended😎

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October 12th, 2017

@imaginativeJar9004

Meditating and focusing on ‘safe places

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TeenyTinyAppy October 17th, 2017

I am new to this healing journey so I can't answer this question for myself yet. I have coped with this on my own for so long but honestly my ways to cope have made things worse instead of better. (At this point I have felt no emotions for a long time because I refuse to feel any of them...anger, sadness, or even love. Refusing to feel keeps me from experiencing good things like happiness, excitement, or even relief when something turns out okay.) I am replying here because I have seen some really good ideas to try and I just wanted to say thank you for the idea of this post and the replies. It is encouraging.

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October 19th, 2017

@TeenyTinyAppy

I'm really sorry to hear that you have not been able to experience emotions and hope that you are able to heal and recover from this traumatic experience(s) that you've encountered. I know going through these situations is not easy, involving trauma, because I have been there myself. I hope you are able to experience feeling emotions once again.

January 27th, 2018

@TeenyTinyAppy

I am with you, I have struggled too long suffocating my emotions, which has been no help. But we are all here learning from one another that's the beauty of this communityheart

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Unknownalex October 27th, 2017

Know that everything happens for a reason and that you cant decide your fate, the world does. Everything and everyone comes in and out of your life for reasons and lessons and its okay.

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November 4th, 2017

@Unknownalex

I agree that some things in life, happen for a reason. One can control the things that they can, in their lives, to cope with negative emotions after trauma, I feel.

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Melygomez3 October 29th, 2017

Talk a walk or go the the gym

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October 31st, 2017

@Melygomez3

Coping with negative emotions through engaging in exercise, sounds like a good coping option. I myself engage in exercising, and find that it helps me to deal with these.

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benlynchpx November 5th, 2017

I have found the best way to cope with negative emotions after traumatic experiences is to talk with my tulpa. He is calming and gives me helpful advice because, he IS me.

benlynchpx November 5th, 2017

Also, listening to Tristam is great for me.

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November 6th, 2017

@benlynchpx

Engaging in faith-based practices, and listening to music are some great coping options! Thanks for sharing.

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selfconfidentTangerine1778 November 7th, 2017

Journal about. Use art to describe your pain. Mediated.

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November 8th, 2017

@selfconfidentTangerine1778

Utilizing writing, art, and meditation to cope with negative emotions after experiencing trauma sound like some good coping options! Thanks for sharing.

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UntilThen December 4th, 2017

I have found the best way to cope with negative emotions after traumatic experiences is to surround yourself with loving people

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December 4th, 2017

@UntilThen

This is a positive method for coping, to connect with supportive people whom you are close with, and who you can trust. Thanks for sharing

January 21st, 2018

@UntilThen

No one I know fit those shoes

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Pepperoni99 December 10th, 2017

Hello everyone,

my names Ker and Im new here. Im still getting used to how everything works but I do want to get to know you all! smiley

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December 11th, 2017

@Pepperoni99

Welcome to 7 Cups, Pepperoni! Feel free to message me, if you have any questions

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Pepperoni99 December 11th, 2017

@ thank you so much!

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January 21st, 2018

@Pepperoni99

Hello I am ScarletPear1945

I am glad you are here and I know you will have many friends and support...........WELCOMEheart

philosophicalShip9444 January 27th, 2018

@Pepperoni99 Welcome to the community. I hope you are finding a home here :)

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Jesuslovesme8 January 11th, 2018

I think about what Jesus did for me on the cross and sometimes I cry 😭

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philosophicalShip9444 January 17th, 2018

@Jesuslovesme8 Amen <3

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