What do you do when you are sad/down?

Question

Its really hard for me to live life with out my best friend being by my side..she moved in october and im really missing her....how do you guys get over things that make you sad/depressed?

Answer 1

singing it helped me when my frined moved away! she was really the only person i could tell anything :) I still miss her

Answer 2

Best friend is really hard to find.  Actually it is our own personal liking of a person that considers it as a best friend.  Never mind, just getting on to your question of a solution to sadness or depression.

Whenever a person is overtaken by such a state of mind, it alway helps to go out and take a walk along with a light exercise.  In some cases comedy and jokes would also be quite helpful.

Wish you all the best with my best regards.  So long.  

Answer 3

-A pint of Ben & Jerry's half-baked

-An afternoon at the book store

-Biking around town all day

-Buy a new house plant

-Decorate a wall in your house with a giant collage from National Geographic magazine clippings

-Sitting under a tree somewhere (a park maybe) and writing out 10 different stories about how your life could turn out

-Go to a garage sale and buy something stupid, useless, old and cool

-Go on a road trip, if you can. (Yellowstone State Park maybe)

-Go on a mini-road trip. (Around the county, see silly local attractions)

-Go on a fake-mini-road trip. (To the park around the block, but pretend it's Yellowstone State Park and bring a lunch and your hiking gear)

-While you're at the bookstore, find one of those "____ for Dummies" books, buy it and learn something new.

These are a few of my favorite things.

Answer 4

Exercise! Your brain release endorphins which make you happy! Go out and meet other people! Keep yourself occupied! Write them an email.

Answer 5

i listen to music...coldplay mostly

i call up some friends to hang out, they can always make me laugh and i have a ball with them.

Answer 6

Push the unproductive emotions away. there is no need for them to be there.move on the the goal.

Answer 7

a good method i found is to occupy yourself with something to keep your mind off of it.  Start a hobby, learn a new language, go out and play sports.  Also maintaining a healthy lifestyle such as exercising on a regular basis, sleeping well, and eating healthy is just as important to mental health and can help you mentally and physically with stress. Overall realize that as a person we ALWAYS have the choice to choose our attitude in all situations.  I'm sure it's tough with your friend gone but your life isn't over, it has just taken a different path.  If you say to yourself "I choose to be happy" and think positive thoughts, your positive thoughts will lead to positive acts----leading to a positive outlook on life.  

Answer 8

well when i met my boyfriend, he basically tore me away from all of my friends out of jealousy... and i was sad for a real long time (me and him have been together nearly 3 years) but now i realize there is nothing i can do to make things back to the way that they are.... and now that i realize that yes, it sucks that i lost those friends, but yeah i can go on with life and make new friends it gave me a whole new outlook on life...  and i am much, much happier... having a friend grow distant, either for moving or just drifting apart sucks (my best friend of 14 years moved away to france for 2 years and then moved to new hampshire and i live in florida) It will be okay, i promise... just try and occupy your time with fun things that you like to do, and if you miss your friend, call them... but don't dwell on the past, focus on your future and hanging out with other friends :) hope you feel better...

Answer 9

I spend time with my animals. Having them beside me and nuzzeling me is always a pick me up. Or I sit in my backyard and wait for the strays to come by and i'll try to pet them and make friends, it feels great to make friends with someone that isnt to fond of people.

Or, i bird/ant watch. Both are very interesting creatures! =) im a nature geek lol  

Answer 10

interesting question

i am always sad/down, nothing special, so i just keep doing my thing

Answer 11

My best friends boy friend stole her away from me, and it's really hard to deal with, just keep in contact it gets easier with time, everything always does, i believe everything happens for a reason, So get closer to a friend that lives closer to you. Personally i find music to be my choice, everyone loves music they can relate to. Also writing, maybe in a journal or poetry, i thinks its easier to just put things down on paper, and it kind of feels like i lifted a weight off my shoulders, every since me and my best friend got un-close i guess you could say, i've gotten to be best friends with some of my other friends. you have time to make new friends, take it slow, but don't be afraid to put yourself out their, your obviously a very loyal friend, their are plenty of other best friends waiting to be made!

Answer 12

I would try to focus on the good things in your life right now.  If you're still in touch with her try to find out how she is doing and if she is happy, be happy for her

Answer 13

My best friend and I have known each other for I think 15 years for about 3 years I moved away and across the country alone and scared. You can try meeting new people which is always cool. Finding new music, pick up a new hobby. All of the good o things around town. Music usually helps me. Just try new things and see what you get.  

Answer 14

To be honest I have a few things I do...I see my therapist, try to find something to take my mind off the issue at hand (ride my bike, go for a walk in the evenings...etc and the most important thing I do is spend time with my cat Meek. I know, I know it sounds off the wall, but she is always there for me. She knows when I need her to curl up in my lap, purrrr so loudly that it almost takes the hurting away. Petting her soft shinny fur just sooths me, relaxes me, takes my mind to a happy place. Yes, I am 37 yrs old and Meek comes before most humans. She has never turned her back on me. Her love is unconditional. When I have lost a love one, a friend...she is who I turn to for support. I know all that sound mushy and a bit out there somewhere...but it works for me.

Meeting new people is a hard act all together. Don't rush anything. Take some time before meeting new people. Give your heart enough time to deal with the loss of your friend moving.

Sweetie, my heart goes out to you! I wish I had the magic words to make things easier for you! Just know things will get better!

You'll be in my thoughts!

Hugs,

Lesli

Answer 15

cry helps release the pressure. its sad but you will get over it just keep n touch and write or do email.

Answer 16

buy a lot of music off itunes and emerge myself in t.v but i think the best thing to do is talk to someone it makes you feel a lot better