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Hi Guys!!
So basically, I've got a SUPER long list of websites and methods to distract you (or someone you're listening to) from things such as self harm, anxiety, general stress, bad moments etc. There's lot of different links for lots of different people- feel free to add more!!
I've highlighted my favourites, and links/methods I've found particularly useful/interesting in GREEN, the others are simply highlighted in pinky/purple: I hope you find some use out of some of these links!! *mario voice* Here we go!!
I'll start things off with a personal favourite website of mine:
https://thenicestplaceontheinter.net/# [https://thenicestplaceontheinter.net/#]
This is simply a website where you can receive hundred of hugs from hundreds of people everywhere- it comforts you and really makes you smile. If in need of a hug or ten- look no further :) You can also add your own virtual hug- which is epic. Because you have the knowledge that you're hugging & comforting thousanndss of people across the globe
Secondly, for the people that LOVE drawing but struggle creating masterpieces (like yours truly) - there's THESE websites:
https://29a.ch/sandbox/2011/neonflames/# [https://29a.ch/sandbox/2011/neonflames/#]
https://weavesilk.com/ [https://weavesilk.com/]
These are really simple, therapeutic drawing websites - anything you create there is gorgeous and is 100 times better than anything ever made on MS Paint! You can make them symmetrical, change the colours- it's really calming and doesn't stress me out because none of the 'drawings' turn out particularly awful ;)
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To add a few more lil random therapeutic thingies to my list...
1.) This website has teeny lil mini games which will keep you entertained for agesss: https://www.ferryhalim.com/orisinal/4 [https://www.ferryhalim.com/orisinal/4]
2.) This website just...gives you compliments. Which is wicked. https://www.cse.unsw.edu.au/~geoffo/humour/flattery.html
3.) This website lets you control the weather so you feel like a GOD (or Goddess). The sounds on it are super relaxing and all, too. https://www.lookingatsomething.com/ [https://www.lookingatsomething.com/]
4.) I don't even know how to describe this website. I just spend wayyyy too much time on it! https://www.pointerpointer.com/ [https://www.pointerpointer.com/]
5.) This website just lets you explore space. Which is epic. You just lose track of time, and realise how small your problems are compared to the universe. https://stars.chromeexperiments.com/ [https://stars.chromeexperiments.com/]
6.) https://www.calm.com/ [https://stars.chromeexperiments.com/]- Does what it says on the tin. It calms you! It puts you through meditation breaks of 5, 10, 30 minutes etc.
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Noises
If, like me, you're a fan of listening to the rain against your window, or heavy storms, or waves or just white noise such as this, here's several websites that create just that
This one's just a simple, normal 4-hour youtube vid of some waves doing that crashy crash thing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isVl5XIiVNU [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isVl5XIiVNU]
The next, is a site called https://www.rainymood.com/ [https://www.rainymood.com/] - this creates soothing, rain noises which help you concentrate (in regards to things like revision, reading etc) or they could help you drift off listening to the sound of rain- your choice :p
https://mynoise.net/noiseMachines.php [https://mynoise.net/noiseMachines.php] This site is particularly useful as it lets you customise what sound you want- extreme storm, white noise, light pitter-patter (best word ever) etc. Check it out!
https://tonematrix.audiotool.com/ [https://tonematrix.audiotool.com/] - This lets you make your own funky tune. Funky.
The Quiet Place Project
This is an incredible project that has several 'rooms' and places to help you get through your dilemmas and supports you when you feel particularly down. Here are the different rooms:
The Thought Roomhttps://thequietplaceproject.com/thethoughtsroom/ [https://thequietplaceproject.com/thethoughtsroom/]
This is a tranquil little space where you're advised to put away any phones/other distractions and focus on what the website says. Then, it presents you with a status box (like on Facebook, twitter etc). Nobody will ever see it. It's completely anonymous. You then pour your thoughts out into this status without fear of judgement. The beautiful thing about this is that as you type, the words burst into thousands of stars, representing the troubles and worries in your head exploding- bursting, disappearing, leaving you relaxed and calmer than before.
The Dawn Room
https://thequietplaceproject.com/thedawnroom/?page=thedawnroom&lang= [https://thequietplaceproject.com/thedawnroom/?page=thedawnroom&lang=]
This is basically another calming page. It asks you to you question why you're feeling down or anxious or generally awful. It tells you to you type how you would respond to a dear one if they were feeling the same way, and then allows you to realise they're probably thinking the same thing about you.
Deep stuff, am I right?
The Quiet Place's…Quiet placehttps://thequietplaceproject.com/thequietplace [https://thequietplaceproject.com/thequietplace]
'In the quiet place, there are no caps, and no facebook notifications, or twitter, google+…' Yep. A quiet room for you to relax in. Check that shizzles out :p
The Comfort Spothttps://thequietplaceproject.com/thedreamsroom/comfortspot [https://thequietplaceproject.com/thedreamsroom/comfortspot]
You have to log in for this one, but I assure you, it's totes worth it. Totes.
This is a little like Facebook, in the way that you post statuses saying 'feeling angry' or 'tired' or 'heartbroken', however- it's completely anonymous. You type out your problemo/how you're feeling, and others can comment with comforting words, advice (yeah THEY CAN GIVE ADVICE) or whatever helps out. You can also help out others with comforting words and messages. It's awesome.
Other random links (thanks to various listeners' suggestions)
So, as given to us months and months back on another mod's post, here's that alternative to self harm link: https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/PDF/Self-Harm%20Distractions%20and%20Alternatives%20FINAL.pdf [https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/PDF/Self-Harm%20Distractions%20and%20Alternatives%20FINAL.pdf]
https://hereistoday.com/ [https://hereistoday.com/] - Puts today into perspective (just click it- it's tricky to explain)
https://cat-bounce.com/ [https://cat-bounce.com/] - Just- just click on this. Please.
https://www.picassohead.com/create.html# [https://www.picassohead.com/create.html#] - For the more artsy, abstract types- create your own weird Picasso face thing
https://www.webworksllc.com/I_Like_You.cfm [https://www.webworksllc.com/I_Like_You.cfm] - If your self-worth ever feels low- PLEASE JUST CLICK ON THIS
https://9gag.com/ [https://9gag.com/] - Suggested by a listener- be warned- you can get lost on this website forever if you're not cautious!
https://www.kids-n-fun.com/Coloringpages/Tag/Teens-difficult-coloring-pages [https://www.kids-n-fun.com/Coloringpages/Tag/Teens-difficult-coloring-pages] - Also suggested by a listener- this lets you colour pages online- it's really relaxing and helps take your mind off things. There are some really intricate pages on this- so you'll have a lot to focus on!
https://htwins.net/scale2/ [https://htwins.net/scale2/] - Scale of the Universe - This website is not only educational, but also very interesting and plentiful. It'll be sure to take your mind off things and gives the viewer a great perspective of how amazing life truly is. Essentially, it does exactly what it says on the tin, and shows us the size of the smallest atom to the biggest galaxies! (Click on each of the pictures to get some basic information about them).
https://www.breathingearth.net/ [https://www.breathingearth.net/] - Breathing Earth- Another cool site that I have a look at every now and again. Basically it's just a map of the world and the site represents the average birth and death rates of people from every country as well as CO2 being produced. Hover over every country to get some information about it in the bottom left corner. Sometimes I just like to sit there and watch it go by.
So- that's all the links I've collected but as I said - please please please add your own below, making sure to describe what they do/how they've helped!Of course, there's plenty of things you can do without the internet. Things I find particularly effective include simple things such as (SERIOUSLY CHECK THESE OUT THEY'RE WICKEEDDDD):
1.) Sing modern songs in the shower like an opera singer
2.) Whisper 'Beep Boop' to yourself- repeat until not sad.
3.) Plug your nose and say sneep snop for instant smiles
4.) Try saying boopedeeboop in the lowest, manliest voice possible. Gets me every time.
5.) Ask @Baubs to tell you a joke and laugh at how bad they are.
6.) Mash your keyboard (like this: fjbgvsdhzmsgv) and try as pronounce the atrocity you've created.
7.) Purchase some henna and draw that shizz all over yourself- make yourself just one massive masterpiece ;)
8.) Jam on an instrument- make up a new song about a random object (for example, a song called 'Why is the Cat Sleeping on my Freshly Washed Clothes?')
9.) Turn on the TV, put it on mute and make the different characters 'say' different things.
10.) Watch Whose Line is it Anyway. Just do it.
11.) People-watch. Look at people and make up stories about their day, who they've seen, what they've ate, who they've kissed, their memories- don't make it too tragic, though!!
12.) Watch a TV show/film you haven't watched since you were a realllly little kid
13.) Stargaze. Seriously. Grab a pal, some cushions, a blanket and a mug of hot chocolate and lie down for hours, spotting wandering stars and glinting planets.
14.) Look up your star sign - find out what traits you supposedly have and write them down in a book, laughing at how inaccurate some of them are
15.) DANCE IN THE RAIN- YES! DO THIS! YOU MAY GET A COLD BUT IT'S TOTALLY WORTH IT! Next time there's a rainstorm, go out in your normal clothes (don't you DARE put a jacket on unless you're allergic to rain), put some headphones in (or don't if you're allergic to music), and run out there, look up to the skies and dance until you're so worn out you can hardly stand. Then, go back in, look at yourself in the mirror and realise that the person staring back at you is seizing life and is bloody epic.
16.) Blummin' blanket forts- just, just do it. Just compile all your blanketed items and pillows and make the best damn patchwork palace possible.
17.) Look up the bloopers to your favourite film. There are some crackers.
18.) YouTube never fails- just get lost in that website watching stupid videos of cats on rollercoasters or whatever you kids watch these days.
And that's the end of the initial post! As I said, please add your own suggestions and I hope this helps you all when you need it!!~ Pink x
