Gracelove Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 When you're feeling down, what types of things do you do to cheer yourself up? Thanks! ~Grace Link to comment
annie24 Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 dance to music by myself. watch a funny show or a funny movie. call a friend. clean. find a good book. go shopping for new lip gloss. Link to comment
kuiks8 Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 I turn on my ipod and take my dog for a walk...i watch a funny movie...i call my friends... Link to comment
Bella4455 Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 It's all about shoes for me. A new pair of shoes can cheer me up out of almost any funk. Link to comment
Censored Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 I go and sit in the park, and focus on my surroundings. The trees, the grass, the leaves, the people walking around, the smell in the air, the bugs, everything that is always around us that we fail to notice because we are too busy living life. Link to comment
lila... Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Eat, eat, eat! But that only momentarily makes me happy, then I feel guilty and awful. Apart from that, playing with my dogs, going out for a walk with them, and shopping. Lately exercise really cheers me up. Link to comment
musicguy Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 I play my guitar, play in my band, hang out/talk to my friends Link to comment
flow2000 Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 I go surfing or snowboarding with my friends....it always puts a huge smile on my face Link to comment
Lucy__lou Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 I didn't used to do this, but I'm starting. Be as cheerful as you can sincerely be with the people you see around. I used to just let my sadness show, but when you are more cheerful, people are friendly back and that is what cheers me up. Basically, put out what you need to get back, and there's a high chance you will get it back tenfold. I go for a ride to the beach and either swim or just listen to the waves if it's too cold. Or I go walk or sit in whatever bit of nature I happen to be living near. I meditate (vipassana meditation), I clean up my room and organise my stuff so that I feel ready to do anything. I shower and get dressed in clothes that make me look good. If I'm emotional I write a song about it. If I have a specific problem, I'll talk to my housemates or ena about it and get advice. I focus on my dreams and aspirations and write lists of what I really want. I make myself be productive so that at least I've achieved something and it hasn't been a total waste of time being down. This usually gets me motivated and inspired and happy. Pursuing my aspirations always makes me happy. When I used to have a car, I'd drive out to the forest and being in nature made me happy. Going for night walks in the rain. Going to the see performances around town, and art stuff, visiting or calling a friend, organising a dinner and enjoying the company of people you like. If all else fails, retail therapy. (op shopping is usually good enough for me). I second the shoes advice too I'm ashamed to say. Link to comment
Whiplash Girl Child Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Shopping. Talking to my man. He's the only man I've been with who can really pull me out of negativity mode swiftly and easily. It's amazing. Oh, sometimes a shower helps, too, even if I already took one in the morning! Sometimes guitar helps, too. Thx, Musicguy, for reminding me Link to comment
Lucy__lou Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 sometimes a shower helps, too, even if I already took one in the morning! yes, a 2 minute freezing cold shower and some star jumps Link to comment
Cognitive_Canine Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 I grab one of my good friends and go for a chick-fil-a run. Honestly, why don't they have these up north where I live?! Link to comment
jengh Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 I grab one of my good friends and go for a chick-fil-a run. Honestly, why don't they have these up north where I live?! i know...i wish we had them up here. I wish we had Jack-in-the-Box too...grr Link to comment
musicguy Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Shopping. Talking to my man. He's the only man I've been with who can really pull me out of negativity mode swiftly and easily. It's amazing. Oh, sometimes a shower helps, too, even if I already took one in the morning! Sometimes guitar helps, too. Thx, Musicguy, for reminding me anytime. Music is one of my biggest therapies Link to comment
livinginsbi Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Listen to happy music - I've burned a cd of songs that lift my spirits - it really helps call one of my positive attitude friends - you know, the REALLY cheerful ones put the top down on the mustang and DRIVE.. of course that one is weather dependent gripe to someone who will listen, then just let it go..... Link to comment
Whiplash Girl Child Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Sleep is a good thing. But for me, in excess, depresses the hell out of me! I always feel guilty if I sleep at any time between 12pm and 12am. Link to comment
thejigsup Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 Laughing with my friends or petting my cats. Link to comment
musicguy Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 I watch Family Guy heck yeah! I love that show Link to comment
musicguy Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 If I could get it sex would make me happy Link to comment
stella74 Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 Go for a long walk, listen to music, watch a funny movie, call a friend, do something creative, exercise, cook a good meal, take an afternoon road trip somewhere there's lots of nature, take a long hot bath, give myself a manicure/pedicure. Grace, I know you like to write. I bet that's a good way to make you happy, for a start. Sometimes when I'm stuck, I'll write to brainstorm what I can do to make me happy! Link to comment
TekasPT Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Well, music usually helps making me happier. That and sleeping. I found out that trying to learn something new helps too. At least keeps me distracted. Today was the playing card manipulation day and I don't even like them. lOL Link to comment
WaterIsLife Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Get my butt out of the house! Preferably around quality people. Link to comment
metrogirl Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 I like to head to the local park with a good book.... Or I will take a long relaxing bath with a good book. from time to time, I will a few scenes from my favorite movies, not the entire movie, just scenes. Link to comment
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