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IAWIA · 10 answers · 4y

What gets you through tough times? Is there a particular song? Communicating your feelings with a special someone? Maybe even a certain food? Gym? What works for you?

Talking to someone helps me, especially if they've endured something similar in their life. I try to be there for people for that reason.

the gym used to be very good for grounding myself after most days, but then coronavirus happened and even though gyms are opening back up I refuse to go because I KNOW these fucking meatheads are crusty af and gonna get me sick

now I just worry about who's gonna take care of my cat if I kms

There's a couple of songs that I've played on repeat during tough times - The Doors - Riders on the Storm, and Karen Overton - Your Loving Arms. Once or twice I think a nice bowl or two of Cinnamon Toast Crunch has saved me.

My first choice would be having someone with whom I could talk about everything without being judged or feeling that they're playing down my stuff. Life is always easier with some help . As you must know, you don't find that especial someone often but you still have to go through the shit. So then, I just go Survival plan B. It's about focusing on the ones that need me. So I can't allow myself to fall bc they count on me having their backs. So my own life and shit is secondary tbh. But I don't always can fool myself and I tend to find comfort in food since I'm not getting it anywhere else :/.

Listening to metal music. Venting on Twitter and Retrospring. Having an imaginary fight in my mind with someone whom I hate and beat them black and blue! Maybe going for a walk to clear my mind ...

Nothing really. I have to wait in pain. Distraction is sometimes there but that is not the goat.

Attacking the problem and in times of distress some good shots before going to bed. Also a pair of loving arms are handy.

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