Healthy Coping Skills
Writing down your thoughts or feelings as a way to process them.
Journaling
Overindulgence in or dependence on an addictive substance, especially alcohol or drugs.
Substance Abuse
Comforting yourself through your five senses.
Self-Soothing.
Examples: see, touch, hear, taste, smell
Some examples would be arguments, being ridiculed or judged, rejection, or being ignored.
Social Triggers.
This second-born royal has been open about his struggles with anxiety, depression, and grief since his mother's death.
Prince Harry
Developing a strategy to tackle the problem.
Planning
Engaging in behaviors like cutting, burning, or other forms of self-inflicted harm to cope with emotional pain.
Self-Harm
Take your mind off the problem for a while.
Distraction.
Examples: crafts, puzzles, word searches, music, artwork.
An example would be anniversaries of traumatic events.
Dates
This actress, singer/songwriter was diagnosed with bipolar in 2020. While her first acting gig was in "Barney and Friends" she is most well known for her role in Disney Channel's "Wizards of Waverly Place."
Selena Gomez
A way to release endorphins, reduce stress and activate positive feedback loop.
Exercise
Ignoring or refusing to deal with problems, which can lead to them resurfacing later with greater intensity.
Avoidance
Doing something the opposite of your impulse that's consistent with a more positive emotion.
Opposite Action.
Examples: Looking at or reciting positive affirmations. Watching or reading something funny.
Some examples would be moving, divorce, job termination.
Life Changes.
This British singer experienced postpartum depression since the birth of her son, Angelo, in 2012. Some of her most popular hits include "Hello" and "Rolling in the Deep."
Adele
Talking to someone you trust about your feelings.
Seeking emotional support.
Withdrawing from social interactions and relationships, which can increase feelings of loneliness and depression.
Isolation
Tools for identifying and expressing your feelings.
Emotional Awareness
Examples: journaling emotions, feelings chart, practice positive reframing.
Past or recent events, such as a car accident or tragic loss.
Traumatic Events
This popular singer famous for "Always Be My Baby" has been open about her battle with bipolar II disorder since 2001. She says that her diagnosis has helped her manage her mental health.
Mariah Carey
Turning to faith or spirituality for comfort and guidance.
Religion
Refusing to acknowledge the problem.
Denial
Tools for centering or grounding yourself in the present moment.
Mindfulness
Examples: meditation, yoga, grounding, breathing exercises
Intrusive thoughts, negative self-talk, or painful memories.
Internal Thoughts
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Ryan Reynolds