a friend asked people in a support group how they deal with ED urges. this is what works for them:
Have a cup of tea.
Take a walk in nature.
Enjoy a bubble bath.
Listen to music...
...especially listen to funny music like Stephen Lynch, Weird Al, Three Dead Trolls in a Baggie, and the Arrogant Worms (I'll add the Dead Ale Wives, Dennis Leary's stand-up, and They Might Be Giants to that list).
PLAY ROBOT UNICORN ATTACK!!!
Listen to music on Pandora.com
Crank up Moodturn.com
Post on an ED online support community
Watch Cartoons!
Write, write a play, write anything :-)
Make arts and crafts.
Call a friend.
What you can do now:
Bookmark this page.
Make yourself an ED emergency kit. In a bag, place:
A mix CD to listen to.
Art supplies.
A print out of this page.
Friends you can call.
A collection of compliments you've gotten from people.
Reasons that you want to beat ED.
Have someone you care about write you a note, it can say anything, but I recommend: "You're not alone, pick up the phone, I love you." for starters.
The kit can help with the feeling of being overwhelmed by ED urges because you'll feel more prepared if they occur.
Feel free to repost this where it helps!!!
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I love these ideas!
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