Jes Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 http://www.pandys.org/coping_with_anniversaries.pdf v Go out with your friends v Go shopping v Go to lunch/dinner v Go to the movies v Have a day at the Spa v Celebrate your survival/be happy to be alive v Do something positive v Buy yourself chocolates, flowers, a cake, something special v But comforting things the day before for the next day: bath stuff, candles, books v Plan distractions v Throw a party v Be alone, cry v Get angry v Figure out what YOU need v Comfort yourself v Ignore it v Take the day off work/school v Plan structure for the day v If on a holiday, celebrate the holiday in a new way… set new traditions v Remember, you are in control v Plan a day trip or a vacation v Post on Pandy's v Chat on Pandy's v Go to a concert v Attend therapy on that day v Spend the day with your significant other v Get a babysitter for the kids v Give yourself permission to feel what you need to feel v Do something major like go skydiving or bungee jumping v Play a tree or flower in remembrance v Grieve v Get a tattoo v Have a "survivor party" v If it's a hard day, call a hotline and tell them "it's my anni" v Dye your hair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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