What do you do when you feel down?

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molonski2 · Accepted Answer

I think life is a series of fluctuations and just as you need ups , you also need downs for balance , if flatlining you are dead. So when feeling flat , sad , down , I tend to just go back to basics , limit the booze , watch a movie , get plenty of sleep and I work towards feeling the next Up.

People incorrectly turn to alcohol , or script drugs , not recognising that its not natural to feel constantly UP all the time , when you pop MDMA to attend a music festival , you know what you face next day , it can't be ignored , if you accept that then you understand fluctuations , just be super careful to make sure your down mood does not affect others , that's only fair.

Nothing worse bumping into a downer , when you are fully UP.

Bricealan · Accepted Answer

@abbycado Well, I am somewhat lucky in that, because I have a lovely, warm, woman friend, who shared in my only brother's death in January. You can imagine I have been 'VERY" down many time since. I still go to a 'hard yoga' class several time a week and "Diane" calls me a lot from Salt Lake City', and we talk and that helps a lot I need to get out more and walk and run to help relieve the stress and depression, and will do that when our weather improves and I get my rear end motivated.

IslaTheWitch · Accepted Answer

do sports... when you tire your body your mind is resting and refreshing

do the activity you love, for me it's reading books

talk to your friends, speaking about your problems and emotions helps to notice different perspectives and not obvious solutions

NoDecision · Accepted Answer

I bake a cake and try some new decorating techniques, or I can just go downtown for some window shopping.

Static_In_The_Attic · Answer

As for a frown turning it upside down isn’t easy for some but for me if the sun is out I go out & connect with nature. Go for a walk, go on an adventure or even better go to the beach & just chillax & slowly things will change. Talking to someone is always a good idea & if someone made you feel down talk to them. Are you feeling down?

Blunky · Answer

Something physical, takes a while to do and doesn't require much thinking. Working out, cleaning / rearranging the house, yard work and such. Gotta balance whatever is bringing me down with something I can feel good about getting done. Some call that isolating. I call it disliking relying on others for my own happiness.

thedirtymike · Answer

Biggest and best thing you can do is don’t bottle it up and ignore whatever it is that has you down. If there is something you can do to help yourself process/deal with whatever has you down then do it. If you have the opportunity to give yourself closure and relief then don’t hold back and don’t bottle it up inside. If it is something that you can’t control then find the best possible way to distract yourself, find a new hobby, make new friends, just go and be as social as possible. And if times get tough and you didn’t have anyone that you feel comfortable enough to talk to about what’s getting you down then keep being social and keep trying to find that someone.

Still-alive · Answer

Take a time out, think to myself maybe hang out with friends or family that know me well. i've also chatted with people on here before which can help. i got my ways.

i always operate with the mantra of 'this too will pass' which has always been a true statement in my life.

Hobobobo · Answer

"I get knocked down, but I get up again. You're never gonna keep me down." "He sings the songs that remind him of the good times. He sings the songs that remind him of the better times." -Chumbawamba

WhiteSteve · Answer

When I get down…. I GET DOWN Double Dream Hands pick you up 100 times out of 100👍👍

nawtee_me · Answer

@abbycado

Nik1hil · Answer

Wank. It's gathers Stress from every corner of Nervous System, and I ejaculate it and Get a Hard Reset as an Orgasm.. It's like getting a system reboot!..

4ngelic · Answer

snuggle up in cozely somewhere and watch netflix, sleep it off, drink or listen to sad/angry music

lightbulb27 · Answer

Physical down… rest or meditation. Emotional… rest, retract, find something to be thankful for, practice gratitude, talk …

Tarifa · Answer

Headphones and songs that hark back to times long gone. Most probably the music I grew up with when I was a teenager and young adult.

KittygosMeoWW · Answer

If it’s summer I’ll go kayaking if it’s cold I’ll just go to the lake with my dog and daughter and play fetch then put the seats down and all of us sit in the back of my jeep while looking out of the open trunk.

Agape93 · Answer

Depends on how down. I'll do something to distract myself, drink, or at worst I'll contemplating punching my off button. 3rd times the charm

WhitneySnow · Answer

Read, talk to friends, write in my journal, go for a walk

MisterWack · Answer

Open up and seek comfort by the people that genuinely care about me, as I do for them.

DishLady · Answer

Music, exercise, go out with friends, read, watch a stupid movie.

Finchie40 · Answer

Listen to music or have sex , usually that works for me

Spencer10 · Answer

I usually try to get outside. Nature rejuvenates me. A good run works as well.

Friendlybro79 · Answer

Watch a comedy, remind me of everything I'm fortunate for, and meet with friends and or family

glennos89 · Answer

Lock myself up at home and play very loud music on my own. Definitely not socializing with anyone

Shiprex · Answer

I ride my motorbike, go to the gym or listen to music.

Valdemort · Answer

Scratch an itch. 👀

Alex-Snow · Answer

Abby, I usually go for a long run or listen to some music.

debbiedenise · Answer

Get back up. Is that the right answer? Ha Ha. No. When I am feeling down, it just has to pass usually. Time.

RedThread · Answer

Reading and writing is very therapeutic to me. Practicing mindfulness helps as well.

Xawyx-2 · Answer

I usually listen to music I like, or a go for a walk. Sometimes I read.

Jupiter1 · Answer

I hardly feel down but whenever I am, I pray while I walk and run. I also pray when I do other things.

Wiredone · Answer

I don't dwell on it. I try to do something to take my mind off it

Samuel75 · Answer

I listen to Music (gospel). It has a way of uplifting my soul.

Chase_1234 · Answer

I shake my BOOTY 🤣 and dance to music I’m a party animal

hello4433 · Answer

Long ride, a movie or be around nature. Those things make me feel better

Summeroflove · Answer

Listen to music

Bklynbadboy12 · Answer

Workout, shop, have sex or hang out with friends and family

slimshady026 · Answer

I do target practice with my guns, then I go hunting. And if possible, I read a book.

Circushowcowboy · Answer

Go for a walk or watch a comedy

robocop666 · Answer

I am suspicious my coffee was spiked with MDMA so I am on a small downer. slightly depressed but its going away.

Simslover92 · Answer

Listen to some feel good music.

Dargil · Answer

Have a double Bourbon and sleep.

exitseven · Answer

Maybe i get a workout.

Yellovv · Answer

I am listening music I like.

jamesgoldman · Answer

Pour a whisky and put on the Northern Boys

Cyrus000 · Answer

Exercise, Eat, Rub one out, relax

katiesmuff · Answer

Who has time for that!

PaleDale · Answer

Walk, read, try to connect.

moneymagnet24 · Answer

I do sex a lot sex is best stress relief exercises

Sleephazard · Answer

A good old stretch makes me stand taller ;) Lol.

dinojames22 · Answer

Throw axes or bowling

JeffreyDahmersdinner · Answer

Look at the person I love's pictures

strateguy632 · Answer

Songs!

Alexa6 · Answer

Take a time out listen to music.

Akashrangwani1997 · Answer

Just try to stay calm and try meditation

trumpetplayerforlife · Answer

Go shopping

Jerre · Answer

Have sex with my friends with benefits

Armourdillo · Answer

Work on yoursf and just be confident

byrdman89 · Answer

Listen 2 Prince

lorenzomichael · Answer

Have a drink.

Subtle_Luminescence · Answer

Legs.

Charliefretz329 · Answer

Read the dao

masterSir · Answer

My wife or GFs

Despina6 · Answer

I eat.

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