Posted by muffled on December 14, 2006, at 15:31:00
In reply to psychological crisis readiness kit :) » Deneb, posted by LlurpsieBlossom on December 14, 2006, at 8:48:55
> It's important to build yourself a safety net when your thinking is clear.
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> Think of it like a toolchest, or a kit for natural disasters (I lived in S. California and I had a set of stuff that was in a bag in the event of an earthquake, for example)
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> Here are some things that I have in my toolchest:
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> 1.Phone numbers
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> a)people that I can call just to chat about nothing in particular, keeping me busy, and therefore safe (incl. 3 friends, 2 brothers)
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> b)people I can call and tell them that I feel sad/bad (includes husband, and 1 friend)
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> c)people I can call and tell them that I am scared that I am not safe from myself (includes T, husband, crisis counsellor, hotline)
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> 2. Things to distract
> Books of poetry. Short, easy to read. TV. Tabloids- the trashier the better. I only need an IQ of 80 to enjoy these. Violin. Psycho-babble. Housework. School work. long walks, or other exercise.
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> 3. Things to soothe
> Cooking projects. Hot bath with epsom salts. my down blankie wrapped around me like an enchilada, baking on the couch while I watch the shopping channel in zoned out stares. Hot tea, hot cocoa, hot (decaf) coffee, meditation, medication, staring at my disco-lit X-mas tree. Looking at my photo albums. Calling my husband and demanding that he be nice to me! stretching. shopping without buying- bookstores, or stores with scented stuff. going to cafe and people watching while you sip. Hiding out in muffled's cave. ice cream.
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> These are a few ideas. Write down your own versions, and keep them handy for when you need them. Often, just having a plan will reduce your anxiety incredibly. Hopefully your next crisis will not be so intense (hopefully there will be no more crises), but it's good to have a plan nevertheless.**Whoah, Li, you are every T's dream client!
My T was trying to get me to make a list like this but I only came up with a few things, primarily of a distracting nature.
Good for you! WOW!
I should print this out and give it to my T, SHE WOULD SH*T HER PANTS!!! But I not that mean LOL!
Yeah, good for you Li, really.
I gonna steal some off your list and add it to mine, but I'll tell my T I got it from you.
Thanks.
Muffled
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