When I’m distressed or anxious I find myself in these endless trains of thought. Just stuck in a loop. What helps you break free? I try to come back to reality, or use some coping techniques like breathing, but I’d love to hear what works for you.

  • Kyrgizion@lemmy.world
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    16 days ago

    Weed. Unfortunately. Not the greatest coping mechanism in terms of money and physical health. But better than hard drugs or alcohol, I suppose.

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      16 days ago

      If it works and you are doing it in a healthy manner then that’s all that counts! I did it for years to help get me through the day but it is expensive and takes a toll on your body. Sometimes you have to take those little deserts to break free though.

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        16 days ago

        It’s medicine to me. It literally “fixes” 99% of what I’m suffering from. But all I ever get from people is “you’re just an addict”. They’re probably right, in the same way a diabetic is an “insulin addict”.