Coping Box

I've decided to make a coping box, which is a box filled with things that can help you cope with negative emotions.

• Worry Stone (or Focus Stones)
• Rubber Bands (since I struggle with self harm, to use one to snap on my wrist to sting but not overdoing it)
• Stress Ball
• Deck of Cards
• Puzzle Book
• Chamomile Tea
• Inspirational Quotes Book
• Scented Candle
• Play Dough or Stress Puddy
• Chocolate
• A coin purse with enough money to take a family member or a friend and myself out to lunch  (Just simple like Subway or McDonald's for example, just to get out of the house, have a treat and socialize)

I feel like these things are good, mostly hands on coping skills that can be kept all together in a nice box.   For example, if I was feeling down I could make a cup of tea, light the scented candle and read some inspirational quotes.  That would be very relaxing, quick and easy to do.