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Quarantine Watch Guide

4/13/2020

Since the stay-at-home order has been extended until May 15 or longer, I decided to share a watch guide for anyone who has gone through their queue and favorite lists.

Please feel free to comment shows/movies you have watched that are not on the list, so others can check it out as well!
Netflix
(Series)

Sex Education
The Society
Riverdale
Suits
Orange is the New Black
Pretty Little Liars
The Sinner
The Stranger
Safe
Designated Survivor
Brooklyn Nine Nine
How to Get Away with murder
Orphan Black
You
Between
Dynasty
Power
The Haunting of Hill House
The Disappearance of Madeline McCann
The Bodyguard
Unbelievable
Locke & Key
Prison Break

(Movies)

The Longest Ride
Now You See Me
What to Expect When You’re Expecting
Just Go With It
Think Like a Man
Birdbox
Someone Great
Safe Haven
White House Down
Set it Up
The Great Gatsby
The Impossible
Friends with Benefits
Bad Neighbors
21 Jump Street
Easy A
Step Brothers
50 First Dates
Gone Girl
The Purge
Five Feet Apart

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Healthy v. Unhealthy Coping Skills

4/6/2020

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Healthy Emotion-focused coping skills

Exercise
Write in a journal
Draw
Listen to music
Take a bath
Play with a pet
Spend time in nature
Clean the house (or a closet, drawer, or area)
Read a book
Meditate
Use aromatherapy
Cook a meal
Engage in a hobby
Pray
Practice breathing exercises
List the things you feel grateful for
Color
Garden
Do yoga
Reframe the way you are thinking about the problem
Use progressive muscle relaxation
Picture your “happy place”
Drink tea
Squeeze a stress ball
Put on lotion that smells good
Look at landscape photos that help you feel relaxed
Think of something funny
Look at pictures that remind you of the people, places, and things that bring you joy
Take care of your body in a way that makes you feel good (paint your nails, do your hair, put on a face mask)
Smile
Use a relaxation app
Go for a walk

Unhealthy Coping Skills to Avoid
Just because a strategy helps you endure emotional pain, it doesn’t mean it’s healthy. Some coping skills could create bigger problems in your life. Here are some examples of unhealthy coping skills:

Drinking alcohol or using drugs: Substances may temporarily numb your pain, but they won’t resolve your issues. Substances are likely to introduce new problems into your life. Alcohol, for example, is a depressant that can make you feel worse. Using substances also puts you at risk for developing a substance abuse problem and it may create legal issues, financial problems, and a variety of social issues.

Overeating: Food is a common coping strategy. But, trying to “stuff your feelings” with food can lead to an unhealthy relationship with food—and weight issues. Sometimes people go to the other extreme and restrict their eating (because it makes them feel more in control) and clearly, that can be just as unhealthy.

Sleeping too much: Whether you take a nap when you’re stressed out or you sleep late to avoid facing the day, sleeping offers a temporary escape from your problems. However, when you wake up, the problem will still be there.

Venting to others: Talking about your problems so that you can gain support, develop a solution, or see a problem in a different way can be healthy. But studies show repeatedly venting to people about how bad your situation is or how terrible you feel is more likely to keep you stuck in a place of pain.

Overspending: While many people say they enjoy retail therapy as a way to feel better, shopping can become unhealthy. Owning too many possessions can add stress to your life. Also, spending more than you can afford will only backfire in the end and cause more stress.

Avoidance: Even “healthy” coping strategies can become unhealthy if you’re using them to avoid the problem. For example, if you are stressed about your financial situation, you might be tempted to spend time with friends or watch TV because that’s less anxiety-provoking than creating a budget. But if you never resolve your financial issues, your coping strategies are only masking the problem.

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