When you are sad, what is something you turn to as a way of trying to cheer yourself up?

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I normally just try to distract myself with something funny to watch or I'll talk to my best friend and she'll cheer me up normally.

TiffyTiff · Accepted Answer

When I’m sad, I take a little time to sit in it. I spent too many years trying not to feel and suppressing my emotions. I will sit in it and allow my body to process that emotion. Only you know how long it is necessary to process an emotion. When I’m sitting in my sadness.. I just kind of get to the point where I say, “Okay, if sat in this long enough”. I then stand back up and just the pure process of allowing myself to feel and grow from that emotion makes me feel better. Every time after that initial sitting in it that sadness and the feeling pops up, it tends to get easier. I’m the type of person who needs to allow myself to feel my emotions or I have way too many feeling built up and then I self medicate and become angry and snappy with others. It may not work for everyone, I am grateful I was taught how to do this. So, that’s what I do when I am sad to cheer me up and with almost all painful feelings.

KittyKat90210 · Accepted Answer

I listen to music. I often start with sad songs that let me work through how I'm feeling and then move on to songs that have a more positive mood. Also I play piano which helps a lot. It lets me release and express my feelings and it usually makes me feel better.

ryancg · Accepted Answer

As weird and backwards as it sounds, I don't really try to cheer myself up, I'll watch something sad or listen to sad music, anything that kinda keeps me in that mindset. Just to feel whatever I need to feel, maybe a good cry in private if needed. But I usually feel better afterwards.

SnowedIn · Accepted Answer

Well timed question. Pet the cat. Fresh cup of coffee. Watch  The West Wing  or  Downton Abbey.

Guardian45 · Answer

If it's "normal" sadness, then talking to someone or laughing or exercise help a lot.

If it's "abnormal" sadness, like a death, breakup or mental illness, then that could require more significant assistance, like therapy or meds.

Sour-rose · Answer

Good question. It's... unknown. Last time I was sad, my brain dealt with it and made me know, "you lived, but they didn't. Release your sympathy tears and move on. it's going to be okay." And like that, the moment passes and bam, I'm not so sad anymore. And if the brain can't fix it, i talk to a close friend I know of or friends on discord. They usually do the trick

NathanDavis · Answer

my kittens are the best for that... I don't even call them, they do show up right away

computer_nerd · Answer

i know i may sound crazy but it gives me a little hope

i also distract myself by saying soon i will meet a woman thats right for me.

some times i think my boss is into me i know she may not be. but i used that as a way to distract myself.

Gen_Z_Rando · Answer

Music, it's something that's always been a good way to calm down or express myself in. I find myself constructing personal narratives through it during moments of high stress, and that have been deeply impactful

Though I doubt that is a gender exclusive thing as I know many girls and enbies in my own circle of friends, who do the same

petitedollbabee · Answer

Friends to talk to, watching something as a distraction, playing with my cat, having cuddles with my partner, playing games

Wish4UrB00ty · Answer

I listen to music or watch something funny on YouTube. I’ve also gotten in to podcasts and audio books in the last year. So I listen to either of them some times too.

big_ben_007 · Answer

Music. Movies. Alcohol. Or one of my many hobbies. I like to call friends and talk on the phone for an hour or so. My longest conversation on the phone was 6 hours.

Static_In_The_Attic · Answer

If I want to turn my frown upside down I watch videos like this.

LavLavLuv · Answer

Hangout with my friends Eat my favorite food Cuddle

Elliegirl · Answer

Play with my kids or my dog, listen to music, or have quiet time cuddles where we don’t talk and hubby just holds me

SnoopBean9110 · Answer

I start to question myself which tears me apart at times. But then I get super positive feedback with me pumping myself up with things that people like about and things I will do to improve. Even though this answer sounds simple, it means a lot to me.

OfMiceandMen · Answer

I usually get out in my kayak or paddle board, the sound of the water lapping on the boat/board is very relaxing. In the winter time, I may go for a snowmobile or ATV to clear my head, take my mind off what is making me sad.

Random_g · Answer

I hardly get sad tbh.. But whenever I get some kind of a negative feeling I turn back to religion, pray a little and I feel calm..  Also I watch some kdramas.

DavidRaul · Answer

Workouts normally cheer me up if i am sad but its a rare thing that i am sad about something.

Anonymous · Answer

I read or watch TV I try to hide away in another world. I sometimes play games as well as I enjoy all of the things but the hiding helps. I used to talk to my best friend but I don't even think we are friends anymore.

I did ask if she wanted to be friends still. And apparently I was in the wrong for that. And of course she still wants to be friends.

Lookitsmadmax1994 · Answer

Listening to music, watching a funny movie, going for a drive with music Iike and with caffeine in hand.

The_Shadow_Dweller · Answer

Listen to music. Read. Study. Drink green tea. Go for a walk or cycling. Keep myself busy effectively.

LiteSide · Answer

Sometimes just getting away from all the noise in life helps me. I enjoy backpacking back into the mountains and camping a few days for perspective.

TheVigilantFox · Answer

When I’m sad or angry nothing helps, I’m stuck like that till I go to bed, it’s awful.

TJ1892 · Answer

Usually music, and I like to relax in my room watching box sets or movies on repeat, the odd dog walk too. 👌I just try to stay has occupied as possible.

Coden7 · Answer

It depends. I try and take my mind off it but sometimes it might take a couple different activities to find the right distraction

DancingQueen16 · Answer

Usually I watch a funny video because a good laugh always makes me feel better

Charlesbrandonf · Answer

I’ll just continue with rest of the rest of the work. What’s next, like what’s next to do.

NostalgiaSenpi · Answer

I love comedy. I usually turn on a funny show or stand up, something to make me laugh and forget about my troubles.

stratford · Answer

Sorry to be a typical guy - masturbation often takes my mind off things...

OddBeMe · Answer

Well…there’s pills. But it’s more a numbing cheer. I want bourbon…but I know it’s a destimulant. But again it numbs.

TrueConfection · Answer

Prayer and shopping.

lalaloveee · Answer

Just sleeping.

Sparkie460 · Answer

I take my dog in the back yard and play fetch or tug o war with him.

Dinosaursandanime65 · Answer

I remember “there are no accidents” so then I realize there’s no reason to be sad

Heolurt · Answer

For me there is nothing, I just power through it. What else can I do.

PeterLegg91 · Answer

Talk to a friend, listen to music watch something funny , I have a wank

Tim-loves-it · Answer

Humor, or just getting out and doing something with friends

Dnice1 · Answer

I listen to music to clear my mind

OnTheLevel · Answer

Music or friends

exitseven · Answer

i like to go to the beach.

Bklynbadboy12 · Answer

Shopping and working out

Hassan_8 · Answer

Watch funny videos

rosemilk · Answer

i go get boba, 100% of the time

serious · Answer

Watch a movie or TV series

Jennz6 · Answer

I watch porn sometimes

Agape93 · Answer

Hunting is one way

RavVid · Answer

MacDonalds fries. It works.

Blackcupcake · Answer

loved ones…  daydreaming…  animal videos…

Ms_Facesitter · Answer

Thinking of solutions. And getting it resolved.

Date_a_Snob · Answer

Sadly it's been food which I'm trying to change

Danny_dan92 · Answer

Music, gym, sleep, good quality food, masterbation

Boredaf99 · Answer

Family guy or other comedy show usually.

CubaPirate · Answer

Music 🎶

Christoff92 · Answer

Going to the gym and riding my bike

BrookeS · Answer

Streaking in the park.

pizzalovershouse · Answer

Music an comedy

Fudgeinmycreampie · Answer

That’s great why to go

krin_m · Answer

Listen to music, work out!

akidbyheart · Answer

Feel my emotions alone until their gone.

whorable · Answer

weed

YourToy69 · Answer

The beauties I fucked

iSensei · Answer

Pm me

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