Lees - How Do You Cope?

[TklDuo-Ann]

There's a little trick a doctor taught me years ago to help me cope with chronic pain. In it, I basicly focus on it and put it on a different level. Another alternative was to focus on another sensation I was experiencing at the same time. As a result, I generally have the automatic response of focusing on anything that isn't working. I don't even think about it. It just happens. I really have to struggle against that instinct sometimes in order to give in to and enjoy the tickling.

 

[Acidosis]

I lie back and think of England.

Haha, I get this reference.

 

[His Divine Shadow]

My usual coping mechanism is to try and writhe my way out of the situation as quickly as possible. If, though, I'm being 'lered by someone I'm comfortable with and I am in the mood to be tortured, I focus on the sensation and try to wriggle in place, enjoying the feeling. That doesn't always work, though, as my instinct to flee is very strong. 😀

 

[chicago]

I tend to hold my breath, bite my lip, make growly sounds, and try to push away / squirm out of the 'ler's hands. Sometimes it works.

 

[Skipadeedoodah]

I kind of thought it was understood that we're all here because we enjoy tickling and/or being tickled. As much as we enjoy the sensation, I think there are few of us who don't naturally fight against it and/or enjoy making the ler work to get the reaction he/she is looking for. That is what I mean when I say making it not seem so bad. 🙂 Thanks to those who understood and answered. 🙂

For me, I try to breathe slowly, cover my face, sing a song in my head, and do NOT talk to the ler. It helps me stay just enough removed from the situation.

 

[AmandaBear]

this. plus biting my arm and occasionally quoting the hebrew bible.

OMG WIN!

 

[emilyemilyemily]

OMG WIN!

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[texastickler]

I do not cope. I laugh and feel my blood pumping through my body. Life is awesome at that point.