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ysabetwordsmith ([personal profile] ysabetwordsmith) wrote2021-05-06 12:35 am
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Coping Skills: TV and Movies

Folks have mentioned an interest in questions and conversations that make them think. So I've decided to offer more of those. This is the current list of coping skills.

6. Watch television or a movie.

If you have trouble thinking what to watch when stressed, consider making a list or keeping a shelf of EFA videos.  I prefer rewatching things I've seen before, usually lighter stuff, often animated.

Further ideas ...

63 Comforting Movies

65 Comforting TV Shows

All the episodes of The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross <3

More Comfort Shows

[personal profile] jtthomas 2021-05-06 05:58 am (UTC)(link)

The official Mister Rogers' Neighborhood website puts up two episodes a month, with the most recent five episodes available at any given time.

PBS has The Woodwright's Shop available to watch, too. Creative, with an emphasis on everyone makes mistakes, including professionals, and that's okay.

[personal profile] caera_ash 2021-05-06 07:36 am (UTC)(link)
I'm a big fan of My Little Pony for destressing. Colors, friendship, really catchy songs, and short episodes.
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[personal profile] siliconshaman 2021-05-06 09:33 am (UTC)(link)

I've a folder of "Bad Day Videos" ... which I freely admit, are mostly anime because they know how to do it right.

Number 1 of those is sewayaki kitsune no senko san {dubed version here} because it is literally all about having someone [in this case a kitsune] taking care of you.

For a more realist approach to self care, and affirmation it's ok to be a bit of a loner, there's Yuru Camp season 1 and two which is about a group of friends discovering the joy of winter camping, mostly inspired by Rin, who is a seasoned solo camper, and convincing Rin to try camping in a group.

[personal profile] fianna9 2021-05-06 04:25 pm (UTC)(link)
Personally I've got a couple of comfort movies:

Disney's Lilo and Stitch. Things can get rough, but its the family you make that will help get you through things. David and Noni are both seriously underrated.

Steel Magnolias (either version) another bond between friends movie and helping to cope with the good and the bad.
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Suggestion- go with re-watching

[personal profile] dialecticdreamer 2021-05-06 06:59 pm (UTC)(link)
Rather than picking a new movie or show, go with re-watching something. I've had some nasty surprises with new shows that hit a sore button unexpectedly, so my choice now is to pick something that I can quote large chunks of dialogue from, and use that familiarity as part of the de-escalation of stress.

I haven't seen every episode of Bob Ross, but I /know/ that he's as consistent as Mister Rogers, and I wouldn't hesitate to throw in an unknown episode of either show.
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Ah the Joy of painting.

[personal profile] bunnylane74 2021-05-07 03:31 pm (UTC)(link)
I dont' make it very far into the episodes.. any episode. Instant sleep pill until he stops talking. Him and my favorite ASMR artist.. total comas.