Guys, what do you do when you're feeling down or depressed?

[MCheetah]

I'm just in another one of those "gonna die alone for things entirely outside of my control" ruts this week. Not to mention, other bad news and stress from work. I just keep thinking, "Damn I really that sh*tty of a person that I deserved to be this height and have this fate?" I'll get over it, but I'm not over it yet or anywhere close.

Men of GAG: What do you do when you're feeling down or in a depressed mood?

[ShadezMcgee]

I have a therapist I talk to since that way I at least try to get professional help and take accountability for my life and self that way. That way I am also not making my problems everyone else's and burdening them.

Otherwise I shut off electronics go for a long walk, get in the sun or exercise to try and clear my head.

[MCheetah]

If I wasn't in South Korea, I'd see a therapist.

[ShadezMcgee]

Ah, I got you. Thanks for the mho

[UniquelyBasic]

I usually get off the internet entirely for a while or as much as I can.

[Lliam]

When things look gloomy, observing nature brings me peace. For me, it's like a form of meditation.

Sitting on the ground, watching puffy, white clouds in a brilliant blue sky. Watching the movement of water in a babbling brook and listening to the musical sound. The ocean. Waterfalls. Forests. Admiring the colors and textures of landscapes. Breathing the air and the sweet smells. Feeling the sun and the breeze. Sitting on the grass and observing the various bugs purposely bumbling among the blades on their errands of discovery. Noticing the wide diversity of ground covering plants and tiny flowers that grow among the grasses. Getting close to a flowering bush and watching the bees and pollinators busily and, I think, happily going from flower to flower. Watching and listening to birds. Catching glimpses of lizards and other creatures. Observing the contrast and diversity of plants from mosses, to flowers to trees. Every living thing moves with purpose at its own designated pace. Yet they are content, unconscious of the passage of time or the weight of the world. They are 100% in the moment. They don't worry, they just do.

To be alive and have the opportunity to experience creation with all my senses fills me with gratitude, awe and wonder.

[Phoenix-gb]

Try and find some form of distraction, for me either game or try and get into a random conversation with a friend. Hope you're feeling better soon.

[MCheetah]

Thanks.

[midnightmoon05]

I reach out to my friends and family and talk their ears off… works everytime!! Including gag friends lol 😂
Silliness aside… I like to listen to them… understand them…

when I reach out and be a listening ear… we all feel better.

[Berethor]

Usually I am stoic about that.

https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheStoic

[exitseven]

I used to consume multiple malt beverages but now i just try to ignore it. After afew days I start to feel better.

[FinalFantasyBro]

I normally have anti depression pills I tend to use or I just stay locked up in my room

[Daniela1982]

This may help.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/wOd5rLvzs3c

[exitseven]

great selection.

[jamesgoldman]

Pour myself a couple of fingers of single malt and light a cigar

[ImNoOne111]

I take a shower, talk a lot to myself or if Im mad I beat the fuck out of shampoos there. Funny? It is

[Fuentes]

https://www.youtube.com/embed/YQxKBCXvQ3o

This song

[RealMarek]

I try to step up physical exercise.

[JesseJayNeak]

Go on a walk and clear my mind