Tag: Coping Tools
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Getting Through Challenging Times
This past week has been a difficult one for me. There was another episode with the dad, one that left me feeling terrified and paranoid for days. My body and senses on high alert. The current state and chaos going on in the country and the world didn’t help with the paranoia. As the lockdown […]
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A Different Hierarchy of Needs
A few weeks ago my therapist sent me this image, which she said reminded her of me, and it “hit the nail on the head”. It follows the same format as Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, which I found quite cool. I’ve taken this “Enneagram” personality test before and my results pinned me as a nine, […]
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My Self-Care/Self-Soothe/Sensory Kit
I thought I would share a list of those things that help me regulate and provide comfort. – Weighted Blanket. Best investment ever! – Weighted lap pad which I use while driving and working/studying. It helps me focus a little better, and provides some comfort and deep pressure stimulation. – The Rose Quartz stone my […]
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Getting There
Yesterday was a better day. This roller coaster I’ve been on seems to be slowing down. I’m not off the ride just yet, but the slower speed is a relief. I’m proud of myself for one thing at least. Instead of doing what I would usually do, which is self-medicate with my benzo’s (more than […]
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Daydreaming: My Saving Grace
Growing up, daydreaming was my favourite escape. It was my way of coping. Of surviving. In my daydreams I could enter a world where everything made sense. Where bad things didn’t happen, or even if they did, it was over quickly, I would be comforted, and everything turned out well. I would sometimes daydream about […]
Journey Toward Healing 