Coping tool box for when anxious

This does seem to be more designed for the ladies.

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Yes, my first thought was, “Where are the weights?”

I wonder what a coping tool box more for men would have in it or do men not need coping tool boxes?

Well, my son’s toolbox definitely contains a set of weights, a flat screen TV and a Sony PlayStation! Those are the essentials. But surely access to the Internet is a basic for both sexes these days.

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I would add a good book to that toolbox.

I think mine would have some crossword puzzles,music, a book (Alice in Wonderland maybe,haven’t read that for years), some tablet(fond memories of my mum making it), a dvd of a film (Marx brothers maybe), colouring book.

I like a big warm blanket when I’m feeling down or overwhelmed.

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Some good old fashioned porn, jk guys,…

I don’t know, maybe some kale and or spinache. Self help books

:flushed:
take care :alien:

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Cigarettes & alcohol! !!

Kate xxx

In all seriousness aromatherapy does tend to be pretty effective for me in a short-term, in the moment sort of way. It’s not going to make my symptoms go away, but it can bring things to a halt for a moment when I feel like I’m going over the edge. My mind just responds very strongly to certain types of smells, especially earthy/herbal. I buy the smaller bottles of Now Foods essential oils since the price isn’t bad for the quality. I respond well to stuff like cedar, pine, patchouli, sage, etc.

One of the ways that helped me get through my first job, was in an office, is that I would have a small candle jar that was herbal in my desk drawer, and sometimes when others were not around, I would take it out and just put my face in it and breathe for a couple minutes.

Outside of that chain smoking while rapidly pacing and talking to myself helps, but can’t always do that when not at home lol.

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Small objects, like the tiny toys I used to keep hidden so my brothers wouldn’t destroy, that make me smile.

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