Guest Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 terror pigeon Link to post Share on other sites
JayDee1212 Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Talking to my best friend usually does the trick. When I used to have a pet, just playing with her or petting her usually made me feel so much better. Or calling my mom or brother, who happen to be really good at pep talks luckily for me! Also for me just escaping into a book or TV show makes me feel a lot better usually. Link to post Share on other sites
solskin Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 I listen to music or write down my feelings. Sometimes I read. Sometimes I take a walk. I just do anything that can take my mind of whatever was making me feel down. Link to post Share on other sites
Scribbles Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Just... being with people. My family, my friends, my pets, just as long as I'm not alone I'll slowly get over what's upsetting me. They don't even have to be actively trying to cheer me up, just as long as they're there. Link to post Share on other sites
Ricki Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Talking to my partner and my bestie and/or blasting music at volumes I'll regret later in life Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 Like other folks here, it depends on what kind of sad. If it's the kind of sad that can be cheered up then watching clips from the Graham Norton show on youtube has me giggling every time. I'm learning not to underestimate the power of comedy. Writing things helps to stop things from getting overwhelming. Cute pictures and videos of dogs and cats always make me smile. And as someone else said, sometimes I just need to have a good old heart-wrenching cry to get it out my system, then I start to lift a bit. Link to post Share on other sites
Félinferno Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Cuddling my cats, listening to music, reading stories or writing, watching something (generally YouTube or Netflix). Sometimes I will draw as well, but usually I don't because it makes me even more depressed (due to my low confidence with my art). Link to post Share on other sites
YamiCake Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Drawing, listening to music, playing a game or talking to a friend/my sister. Link to post Share on other sites
Sylvastor Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Just now, YamiCake said: Drawing, listening to music, playing a game or talking to a friend/my sister. Pretty much this and some additions: A (goofy) TV show, my guitar, violin or do something on my computer other than drawing/chatting/gaming. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 My siblings all know how to lift me out of a sad mood. They do it by making fun of me or something I said and that can usually get me to laugh. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Talking to my partner, or a few friends I trust Cuddling my puppy Watching sappy movies ... depends what has me sad Link to post Share on other sites
Euna Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Yeah, it depends on the "kind of sad"... But usually: journalling, taking a nap, praying, reading AVEN , and/or watching ASMR videos helps me deal with it. Link to post Share on other sites
Perkins Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Blasting very loud high tempo/fast paced/aggressive music usually helps me get out of it eventually. Depending on how lethargic I feel, I'll sometimes get out and just run and run for as long as I can, until I'm utterly exhausted. I usually treat my sadness and my anger the same way, I don't know why I do that but it works so I'm at peace with it. Link to post Share on other sites
JDP Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 I just withdraw and get real quiet. I ride it out. The last time I felt really sad was when my son was in the hospital with an epidural hematoma after getting hit by a car. He had gotten so drunk that when he exited the sushi bar he wandered off the curb and a car plowed right into him, with his head breaking the windshield of the car. Link to post Share on other sites
NerotheReaper Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Depends on what happened: -I cuddle my cat -Watch certain Youtubers to cheer me up -Listen to music -Talk to someone I trust -Writing Link to post Share on other sites
Polygon Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Going for a run or playing with a pet. Or playing some music, either yourself with an instrument or just listening to some. Link to post Share on other sites
LenaLuthor Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Bicycling Link to post Share on other sites
melisestel Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 If it's something I want to talk about, I'll call my mom or my sister. If I want to have a good cry, I'll curl up on the couch with my dog and watch Doomsday or The End of Time. Because they make me cry, but also laugh, and kind of put things in perspective but still get a good cry in. Then I'll take my dog for a nice long walk with my earbuds in and a good playlist. Being with people I love is also very nice, especially if it's something I'm sad about but can't do anything about. If I don't want to just be dwelling on it, I'll try to surround myself with family and friends. Link to post Share on other sites
Correner Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 George Carlin and tea. Link to post Share on other sites
Lotta_Biscotti Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 Depends on if I have to go in to work. If I'm working, I'll try to pack myself a really nice lunch in a bento box, or stop and get something nice for myself somewhere on the way in or on the way home. Basically lunch though. I'll also take time to zone out while making sure (unless it's hot out) to wrap my hands around a warm cup of coffee or tea. If I'm off, the music goes on, food is had, and I roll up in my blankets on my bed for an hour or two and just exist as a blanket caterpillar in a soft roll of satin fluff. Then, talking with friends online if possible. When in doubt, friends or Friends. Link to post Share on other sites
pdRydia Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 - Baking cookies. I have a 3 ingredient recipe for peanut butter cookies that's quick and easy, they're tasty and everyone thanks me for making them. Validation when I'm feeling down is really great, and tasty cookies aren't bad either. - Maybe ask my wife or a friend out to eat at a restaurant I like. I don't get out much so it feels good to do so. Plus, good food makes me happy. I usually get a chance to either talk about what's wrong or help my friend with a problen, both make me feel good in different ways. - Reading comics. It's easy to find light-hearted, funny and cute comics online or in print and that's just the sort of mood I like to promote when I'm down. My concentration is often shot when I'm depressed, making books and even video games hard to do, but comics are very low-commitment. Along the same lines, watch cartoons. - "Complain," aka, talk it or write it out. Putting how and why I feel into words can at least help me get the cries out and calm down. It also helps me identify ways to avoid repeating whatever made me feel bad. - If all else fails, do simple chores. If I'm gonna feel bad, I might as well be productive. I inevitably feel better when I accomplish something that needs to be done and often get thanks (if I point out I did it). - Talk to my doctor. If it lasts a long time, I may need to adjust my medicine. I've needed to do this every few years (I'm bipolar). Link to post Share on other sites
Yatogami Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 Music, Anime, random vents in random places to random people. Link to post Share on other sites
fiѕh Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 Tatort, always Tatort... *whistles theme song* Link to post Share on other sites
Peachyy Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 Clown porn Link to post Share on other sites
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Elftober Country Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 Generally, sleep is my go-to thing, it makes everything go away for a while. If sleep isn't an option I go for anything that helps take my mind off things, like go for a bike ride or play guitar. I also like to take a drive to the coast and look at the sea, there's something very calming about that. A good cry will usually sort me out as well Link to post Share on other sites
Tyke Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 Going fior a walk. Preferably more of a hike, in the countryside. And involving hills. Link to post Share on other sites
J. van Deijck Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 6 hours ago, Antihero. said: XD Link to post Share on other sites
Stheg Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 I go on strenuous hikes and listen to music. Preferably alone. Link to post Share on other sites
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