Coping Mechanisms Anyone?
Hey everyone! I was thinking of coping strategies and how they are different for everyone. There are common ones like taking a walk, talking to someone, engaging in a hobby, etc. But I've also heard some effective ones that aren't used as much. For example: Someone I know in passing struggles with severe suicidal depression and the thing that keeps them going is that they want to beat the all time snap chat streak. They get on Snapchat once a day, snap their friend, and get off.
Personally I use tamagotchis. Yes, the digital pets from the 90s. Bandai came out with the rerelease in 2018 shortly before my tenth birthday and I bought one! It's been nearly eight years since then and I still keep em going. Obviously they die after 1-3 weeks (though the one on the right lives longer because it's a newer and different make) but I find comfort in the fact that I can always try again.
I guess I see it as: if I can keep these guys alive I can surely keep myself alive. I carry them with me everywhere and pull them out when I get stressed so I can check on them.
So my question is: Does anyone else have unusual coping mechanisms/things that help get them through the day? Feel free to share them!