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Distractions

Ok, so here’s a list I have in my crisis plan and on my wall of distractions. These are ones I personally find helpful, however they may not apply to you. Distractions should never be a task too large as it could potentially make you feel worse i.e if you were planning a party and decided to use it as a distraction it could make you feel worse and only heighten your emotions. Small, often pointless tasks are best.

• Puzzles
• Crosswords
• Books
• Working out
• Making bracelets
• Facebook games
• Finding recipes for my food scrapbook
• Stretches
• Drinking tea
• Making cards
• Writing poems
• Painting my nails
• Face masks
• Scrap booking
• Listening to music, very loudly
• Scribbling
• Calling a friend
• Coloring
• Making a poster
• Having a bubble bath
• Going for a walk
• Making a ‘to do’ list and crossing them off one by one
• Listening to what is going on around me i.e mindfulness
• Listing important people in my life and describing them with one word
• Making vlogs
• Burning incense
• Throwing eggs at trees
• Writing a letter
• Trying to blow big bubbles with bubble gum
• Customizing clothing

This list is not inclusive, but it’s a start - find what works for you!