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How to cope?

seanmarsh33
seanmarsh33
O.k. so I am a gamer. I use(well until it died) my ps3 to cope(not avoid). So what do others do? Name some creative, hopefully not destructive ways you cope. Music, shopping, art, etc. One thing I have learned all the crap grew us into very creative people.
looney1
looney1
I did a meditation course and it helped a lot and grow my own vegetables. I read a lot and take drives into the countryside. I need to live a very gentle life if I can but I guess all of us here do.
Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd
Musica, maestro.
jewells1
jewells1
Drawing, art of any sort if my body is willing, my mind can dream the universe....and make it so.
seanmarsh33
seanmarsh33
Awesome. So how many of you hold regular jobs. I mean outside the house or dealing with the public?
arfie
arfie
I fare better when I keep my coping strategies fluid and well-stirred. I experiment constantly and even circle back to try things which have not worked in the past.

No, I do not deal with the public in my work. I use my computer and work mostly from home. Video games as a coping tool is a small price to pay for the insulation.
seanmarsh33
seanmarsh33
Hey Arfie, I agree with gaming! I wish my systems were not busted, makes things difficult!!! What kind of work do you do?
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