Hey guys I don't know why I'm posting cause I don't have anything helpful to say but I was reading for a bit of distraction and so I thought I may aswell say a quick hello too. I love the distraction list idea think I will attempt to try a few.
Just thought I'd drop in and say hi, and send my love and hugs. Also, I will put my thinking cap on re: more distractions. The list is very good so far. Maybe once it's done we can phone it through to our local crisis teams so they can be more creative when they suggest to people on the phone to distract themselves!
Just thought I'd drop in and say hi, and send my love and hugs. Also, I will put my thinking cap on re: more distractions. The list is very good so far. Maybe once it's done we can phone it through to our local crisis teams so they can be more creative when they suggest to people on the phone to distract themselves!
Haha now that is a good idea and made me laugh, thank you.
I'm with you Dash, I think I will post in anonymously. It would actually be a really good idea for crisis teams etc because I guess they may not neccessarily know.
The BPD thread distraction list
1. Watch TV/DVDs/programmes/etc - I love doing this, it helps me to distract myself from everything and just focus on what I'm watching :) I tend to get obsessed ;p
2. Play music really loud & sing/scream - this is really good, too, 'cause screaming the lyrics and just listening and focusing on a song helps tons!
3. Have a cup of tea - can be very soothing, and it's tasty, and warm :)
4. Read a book - it can be very helpful to read books when you're having a hard time, it can be anything, a magazine even too! Just something to focus on and enjoy / be interested in. :)
5. Text/call someone - I do this muchly!
6. Have a bath with favourite bubble bath/scent etc and candle lit.
7. Go for a walk and admire small things that are beautiful but often go unnoticed.
8. If you have a pet, have a cuddle with them or take care of them.
9. Make a collage using pictures from the internet/magazines etc to display how you are feeling.
10. Make a collage/poster on recovery and your goals/aims/dreams etc.
11. Play a game, such as an App on your phone or on the computer. This can help bring your focus away from whatever is going on.
12. Use some non toxic paints and paint pretty patterns on your body/hands.
13. Sing - apparently it's impossible to think and sing at the same time. (Now you'll try that out!)
14. Do a puzzle.
15. Play an instrument or if you can't play an instrument, consider learning to play an instrument.
16. If you like writing, decide on a random title yourself or use a story generator to start off a fictional story.
Last edited by Tig : 18-03-2012 at 05:05 PM.
Reason: Added to distraction list
Maybe we could try and send a copy to someone at every PCT.
That's a good idea. I also liked your idea above about putting where it has come from, unless people are very concerned about being traced. Though in all honesty they could trace us anyway as my (old) CPN used to say Helpful she was, aha!
1. Watch TV/DVDs/programmes/etc - I love doing this, it helps me to distract myself from everything and just focus on what I'm watching :) I tend to get obsessed ;p
2. Play music really loud & sing/scream - this is really good, too, 'cause screaming the lyrics and just listening and focusing on a song helps tons!
3. Have a cup of tea - can be very soothing, and it's tasty, and warm :)
4. Read a book - it can be very helpful to read books when you're having a hard time, it can be anything, a magazine even too! Just something to focus on and enjoy / be interested in. :)
5. Text/call someone - I do this muchly!
6. Have a bath with favourite bubble bath/scent etc and candle lit.
7. Go for a walk and admire small things that are beautiful but often go unnoticed.
8. If you have a pet, have a cuddle with them or take care of them.
9. Make a collage using pictures from the internet/magazines etc to display how you are feeling.
10. Make a collage/poster on recovery and your goals/aims/dreams etc.
11. Play a game, such as an App on your phone or on the computer. This can help bring your focus away from whatever is going on.
12. Use some non toxic paints and paint pretty patterns on your body/hands.
13. Sing - apparently it's impossible to think and sing at the same time. (Now you'll try that out!)
14. Do a puzzle.
15. Play an instrument or if you can't play an instrument, consider learning to play an instrument.
16. If you like writing, decide on a random title yourself or use a story generator to start off a fictional story.
18. Find your favourite film and snuggle under a duvet with your favourite film.
19. Reach out to someone and offer them some help.
20. Do a Random Act of Kindness for someone, anyone, that happens to be around. Alternatively, 'pass on' an act of kindness that someone has done to you.
21. Bake fairy cakes and ice them (or bake anything!).
22. Get a huge piece of paper/stick loads of bits together and just throw paint at it, Jackson Pollock style.
23. Take photographs of random things in your flat/house/room, or go for a photo walk.
24. Make a glitter jar/cake in a jar/positive affirmations in a jar.
25. Go on YouTube and watch old people's reactions to Dubstep.
26. Make a 'wellbeing toolbox' - get a shoebox or a bag, decorate it and fill it with things you can turn to when you're feeling overwhelmed, like favourite music, letters you've received from people, little toys/bubbles, sweets etc.
1. Watch TV/DVDs/programmes/etc - I love doing this, it helps me to distract myself from everything and just focus on what I'm watching :) I tend to get obsessed ;p
2. Play music really loud & sing/scream - this is really good, too, 'cause screaming the lyrics and just listening and focusing on a song helps tons!
3. Have a cup of tea - can be very soothing, and it's tasty, and warm :)
4. Read a book - it can be very helpful to read books when you're having a hard time, it can be anything, a magazine even too! Just something to focus on and enjoy / be interested in. :)
5. Text/call someone - I do this muchly!
6. Have a bath with favourite bubble bath/scent etc and candle lit.
7. Go for a walk and admire small things that are beautiful but often go unnoticed.
8. If you have a pet, have a cuddle with them or take care of them.
9. Make a collage using pictures from the internet/magazines etc to display how you are feeling.
10. Make a collage/poster on recovery and your goals/aims/dreams etc.
11. Play a game, such as an App on your phone or on the computer. This can help bring your focus away from whatever is going on.
12. Use some non toxic paints and paint pretty patterns on your body/hands.
13. Sing - apparently it's impossible to think and sing at the same time. (Now you'll try that out!)
14. Do a puzzle.
15. Play an instrument or if you can't play an instrument, consider learning to play an instrument.
16. If you like writing, decide on a random title yourself or use a story generator to start off a fictional story.
18. Find your favourite film and snuggle under a duvet with your favourite film.
19. Reach out to someone and offer them some help.
20. Do a Random Act of Kindness for someone, anyone, that happens to be around. Alternatively, 'pass on' an act of kindness that someone has done to you.
21. Bake fairy cakes and ice them (or bake anything!).
22. Get a huge piece of paper/stick loads of bits together and just throw paint at it, Jackson Pollock style.
23. Take photographs of random things in your flat/house/room, or go for a photo walk.
24. Make a glitter jar/cake in a jar/positive affirmations in a jar.
25. Go on YouTube and watch old people's reactions to Dubstep.
26. Make a 'wellbeing toolbox' - get a shoebox or a bag, decorate it and fill it with things you can turn to when you're feeling overwhelmed, like favourite music, letters you've received from people, little toys/bubbles, sweets etc.
27. Do some gardening, or make an indoor pot of flowers to take care of.
28. Jewellery making...you can buy lovely but cheap beads on ebay
29. Puzzle books..word search, crosswords etc
30. Colouring, you can get cheap books with intricate designs which are totally absorbing
31. Cleaning and tidying...not nice to do, but a sense of achievement when done
Last edited by ~Grace~ : 19-03-2012 at 02:16 PM.
Reason: to add a bit
Helpful she was, aha!
