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Eating Disorders and Mental Health - Day 10! (free glitter)

User Profile: Emily619
Emily619 September 6th, 2017

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For today's question of the day, what can be some of the coping mechanisms for mental health problems stemmed out from eating disorders? Have you or anyone you know of, has practised these?

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User Profile: DancingAlong
DancingAlong September 6th, 2017

I came for the free glitter cheeky

Some coping mechanisms I can think of are:

-doing some gentle stretching/yoga/mindfulness

-cooking healthy meals with friends

-doing a puzzle (or game of your choice!)

-talking to friends, family, and professionals.

There are of course many unhealthy coping mechanisms, but I won't go into those as it's not productive in this converstion! I have definitely used all 4 coping mechanisms I listed, some more than others. At times I turn to bad behaviors, but I try to remember my list of choices and turn to those.

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User Profile: Emily619
Emily619 OP September 8th, 2017

@DancingAlong

*throws glitter on you* Those are amazing and I'm beyond glad they worked for you; thanks for sharing!! heart

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User Profile: windflowers
windflowers September 8th, 2017

clue for forum hunt: to :)