If you start feeling down, what do you do to bring yourself up?

Question

What works for you?

(Not a marriage & divorce question specifically, but I love this crowd. Your answers are serious and helpful, so thanks in advance!)

Answer 1

i find the funniest songs ever and turn them up all the way. mostly DDR songs (theres one called waka laka) and they make me laugh and feel much better about being away from home. i just moved a week ago to college and even though im an hour away from home, i can't go home all the time.

also, I go out with my roomies to lunch

Answer 2

I think of happy times!

Answer 3

Shopping!!!!

Answer 4

Punch a pillow, curse and scream into pillows, and take a jog :)

Answer 5

I play my music.  I don't mean ipods or any of that stuff, I PLAY....

I am an ol' hill billy girl, I guess, and play a dulcimer.  Easy instrument to learn but it takes a lifetime to master.  I play all the old songs that make me remember the old folks, or the sad times, or the ol' fun fiddle tunes....

I guess I CREATE something, to answer your question.  Bring something out of your heart and soul, lay it out there for any and all to hear or see.....or maybe just for you.

But what makes me feel the absolute best is to play "Amazing Grace".  Maybe I play it 10 times.  But when I'm done, I feel waaaayyy better!

Hope this helps your mind!

Answer 6

welll here is a little song i wrote and um well you might want to sing it note for note:  Dont Worry Be happy

In every life we have some trouble

When you worry you make it double

Don't worry, be happy......

Ain't got no place to lay your head

Somebody came and took your bed

Don't worry, be happy

The land lord say your rent is late

He may have to litigate

Don't worry, be happy

Lood at me I am happy

Don't worry, be happy

Here I give you my phone number

When you worry call me

I make you happy

Don't worry, be happy

Ain't got no cash, ain't got no style

Ain't got not girl to make you smile

But don't worry be happy

Cause when you worry

Your face will frown

And that will bring everybody down

So don't worry, be happy (now).....

There is this little song I wrote

I hope you learn it note for note

Like good little children

Don't worry, be happy

Listen to what I say

In your life expect some trouble

But when you worry

You make it double

Don't worry, be happy......

Don't worry don't do it, be happy

Put a smile on your face

Don't bring everybody down like this

Don't worry, it will soon past

Whatever it is

Don't worry, be happy

kinda long but good advice :)

Answer 7

i eat some gummy bears and watch my favorite tv shows for a couple of hours. that usually relaxes me

Answer 8

One of my favorite things to do is to think of the prettiest place that is somewhat near my home...within an hour or so...

Then I tell whoever I need to tell that I am leaving for a while.

I drive to that spot alone, just me and a really great playlist blasting in my car. I jam while I am on my way to the spot...And when I get there I just take in the beauty and try to get my childish innocence back. Giggle at the small things...and entertain myself...by myself.

May sound silly..but I love doing it

Answer 9

I may be a grown man... but I love Post Secret. It's purpose and creativity is amazing. Most of the postcards are very inspiring and I love reading them.

Answer 10

honestly i'm such a loner and i'm telling you, being alone is bad. it will only make you more depressed. surround yourself with people you love that make you happy. Sometimes i do childish stuff like sing and dance to up beat music in the mirror. yes lame, but it makes me feel better. do whatever will take your mind off the problem.

Answer 11

I exercise. I set up a kick *** song list and go for a run. After that I watch TV and have a couple beers...works everytime...which thankfully is not often because generally I'm a pretty happy person.

Answer 12

i play with my dog and i go to the gym... exercise can boost you..thats proven! or watch silly videos on youtube. I hope she will feel better!

Answer 13

I pray...If I'm crying, I get all the tears and sadness out my system and pray. I may also sing and dance and be silly. It usually makes me laugh.

I would probably talk to someone who I know truly loves me to make me feel better. I may also write too. Its a good way to express yourself if you dont want to talk.

Answer 14

I call my mom!  (seriously)

Answer 15

It depends, if I have extra money-  purchase a pretty new outfit, get my hair done and with great perfume and make-up I go out, to a place where people are around ..even just a Borders or the mall and see how many people glance over and have a conversation  . It is fun, and in a safe environment. No extra money, I will drive with music and sing along, to a pretty view (ocean, lake, park etc..) sit with a delicious Starbucks.. At home, watch an inspirational movie. Take a pet for a walk or play in the park with a child. Make up a nice bed, clean sheets that smell like fresh meadow (or Tide lol) take a luxurious bath or shower snuggle into nice PJ's with a good book and enjoy the comfort of that freshly made bed, knowing tomorrow will be a better day. If all else fails...chocolate of course (followed next day by some sit ups-lol)  

Answer 16

I think about how blessed i am to have seen another day. I say no matter what a S****y day, not as bad as not being here.ya know!

Answer 17

drink! ha ha usually doesnt work that well though

Answer 18

It sounds kinda lame, but usually I just make my favorite food and watch some silly videos of cats or dogs haha, they're just so cute they're guaranteed to make me smile at least for a bit. Or I vent to my best friend, watch my favorite movie or do something to take my mind off feeling sad.

Answer 19

Drink and smoke a s#%* load of pot!

Answer 20

play with my son.

Answer 21

I go shopping and decorate my house. I go into another world. I don't answer the phones or e-mails or even a knock on the door I need time out from pressure and demands. so I allow myself time out. There isn't anything wrong with feeling depressed that is the best medicine in the world to reevaluate your self and maybe your spouse , children or job etc. sometimes I think good comes out of it. I don't think life was meant to be always happy and loving and blissful . It's a gift as long as the depression doesn't last for to long .

Answer 22

Not that I am proud of this, but I go shopping! Buying clothes/shoes makes me feel better! Pathetic. Working out also helps get out any frustration.

Answer 23

I UsUaLLy ReAD A BoOk, pLaY a PuzZle,GaMe oR JuSt MeSs ArOuNd WiTh My OnLiNE FrEaKz xD

Answer 24

kill an emo. That's life.

Answer 25

I tan I love love love tanning in the beds even though I know it causes cancer and is very bad for your skin but I love relaxing for that 20 mins meditating, praying, reflecting the day or just taking that warm cozy nap then my skin is all pretty and tan it makes me feel awesome ;~)

Sorry if you are feeling down ;~(  Cheer up lady ;~)