Hey, this is Annie and welcome to Steph Mom never told you a production of I Heart

Radio's How Stuff Works.

In the past few episodes, Samantha and I have been discussing therapy.

We even went through therapy sessions on air, which was so scary.

But we know that therapy isn't an option for everyone and there are plenty of other ways

to cope and honestly there are ways to cope on top of therapy even if you can afford it

or if it is a good fit for you.

And we've discussed what bad coping looks like.

So in this episode we want to look at ways of good coping and some trigger warnings before

we get into it, sexual assaults, mental health and substance abuse.

And okay so basics and yes, as should be obvious, Samantha and I are both aware that these

basics are easier said than done.

So getting good sleep, eating a healthy amount of healthy food, drinking a lot of water,

doing something active, meditation, taking time to do an activity for yourself, reading,

writing, sharing with your support group, how you're feeling, how you're doing, making

time to hang out with friends.

I'd say having check-ins with yourself, setting goals and being honest about how you're

doing, what you could improve on.

Those are all examples of good coping, taking care of yourself.

For me personally, writing, hiking, playing games with friends, cooking while listening

to music, making costumes or other projects like that.

Those are things that I do.

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