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PANda_USC · Sep 8th, 2009, 11:55 PM

I've been battling with bouts of depression for quite a few years now and I am still trying to find that happy median. Just wanted a few good ideas...

What do you do to make yourself feel better/beautiful/good about yourself?

LadyLouboutin08 · Sep 9th, 2009, 12:00 AM

Writing helps me the most. Having all my thoughts, and feelings down on paper makes me feel like I've gotten them off my chest, and I just feel better. Sometimes If I'm feeling really down then I'll just take a day for myself. Mani/pedi, or a massage, lunch, and a little shopping. Takes my mind off things..

nooch · Sep 9th, 2009, 12:33 AM

The Golden Girls!

Also, going to the gym. Once I can make it out of the house (which granted, takes awhile when I am really down) and in the door of the gym I picture myself playing tennis with Serena Williams.

MACsarah · Sep 9th, 2009, 12:41 AM

Clothes, purses, and shoes! LOL. I'm not kidding, but looking at clothes makes me happy when I'm down.

I also go for a run when I'm stressed, which happens to much! haha.

la miss · Sep 9th, 2009, 12:48 AM

candy

Junkenpo · Sep 9th, 2009, 01:00 AM

I make sure to get some SUN! Being outside when it's a beautiful day makes me feel less trapped... I also like to go to the beach. the sound of the waves of is relaxing and soothing... and being in the water makes me feel weightless & supported.

Also, I have 2 songs that help cheer me up. "Life is a Highway" by Tom Cochrane.. it's so upbeat! and also "Good Morning" by Willie K. just cheerful songs that always make me want to sing along & smile. :)

blah956 · Sep 9th, 2009, 01:04 AM

talking with people i care about. it doesn't have to be about what i'm going through or thinking about. just talking to someone you have fun with.

it has brought me through some of the hardest times i've had. just being with someone else and interacting (talking on the phone or physically hanging out) helps a lot! getting your mind off what's making you sad

BigPurseSue · Sep 9th, 2009, 01:21 AM

Originally Posted by blah956

talking with people i care about. it doesn't have to be about what i'm going through or thinking about. just talking to someone you have fun with.

it has brought me through some of the hardest times i've had. just being with someone else and interacting (talking on the phone or physically hanging out) helps a lot! getting your mind off what's making you sad

Me too! Being with friends always pulls me out of the dumps. Sometimes I call my mom and listen to her complain about her friends.

Originally Posted by junkenpo

Also, I have 2 songs that help cheer me up. "Life is a Highway" by Tom Cochrane.. it's so upbeat!

I play that song too! Don't know what it is about that song, the music is upbeat, the lyrics are true. Always blast it when I feel the creepy crawlings of a bad mood starting.

TenYearsGone · Sep 9th, 2009, 01:24 AM

Music. Mostly The Beatles and Tom Petty. Writing also helps a lot if you're in a really dark place. I have trouble sleeping thorough the night most of the time so I frequently find myself sitting in my kitchen at 3AM eating homemade pizza, drinking beer and listening to music. That's not something I'd recommend doing just more of a personal thing that I do to keep myself busy and my mind focused on something else.

ver0nique · Sep 9th, 2009, 01:57 AM

Hang out with friends. Enjoy a good meal together, talk about stuff (not necessary about the problem) and have a good laugh. I find it really helps take my mind off and time passes quickly as compared to staying in. Retail therapy and writing too, as suggested.

Bitten · Sep 9th, 2009, 02:33 AM

Going for a walk listening to upbeat songs on my iPod - Days Like This by Van Morrison is a personal favourite.

Cooking something comforting - a frenched lamb rack roast with pomme dauphinoise.

Phoning my sister and listening to her mimic Dylan Moran - she's such a dag.

chunkylover53 · Sep 9th, 2009, 05:30 AM

I had a bad day today and came home to binge on chocolate, which made me feel infinitely better!

Necromancer · Sep 9th, 2009, 05:47 AM

My pets cheer me up. I also find taking my dog for a walk helps when I'm feeling blue (I've heard exercise can help lessen depression, so that's probably why).

Tangerine · Sep 9th, 2009, 05:55 AM

Camping in front of the tv with cookies :)

I just lay there, give myself permission to not think, look at the time, worry about the next day, no of that... just do NOTHING.

AudreyII · Sep 9th, 2009, 06:08 AM

Listening to some music and dancing with no inhibition!
I used to listen to Bridge Over Troubled Water and sing as loud as possible, that could be quite comical.
Unfortunately eating junk helps too, Monster Munch & Irn-Bru particularly effective with me.

chunkylover your av could cheer me up

that and CAKE!

Sep 8th, 2009, 11:55 PM	#1
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Sep 9th, 2009, 12:00 AM	#2
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Sep 9th, 2009, 12:33 AM	#3
nooch bubblehead Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 3,890	The Golden Girls! Also, going to the gym. Once I can make it out of the house (which granted, takes awhile when I am really down) and in the door of the gym I picture myself playing tennis with Serena Williams.
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Sep 9th, 2009, 01:00 AM	#6
Junkenpo LVoebird! Joined: Jan 2007 Location: 2500 miles from any continental landmass Posts: 3,062	I make sure to get some SUN! Being outside when it's a beautiful day makes me feel less trapped... I also like to go to the beach. the sound of the waves of is relaxing and soothing... and being in the water makes me feel weightless & supported. Also, I have 2 songs that help cheer me up. "Life is a Highway" by Tom Cochrane.. it's so upbeat! and also "Good Morning" by Willie K. just cheerful songs that always make me want to sing along & smile. :)
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Sep 9th, 2009, 12:41 AM	#4
MACsarah Because I want it. Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Where dreams come true. Posts: 4,939	Clothes, purses, and shoes! LOL. I'm not kidding, but looking at clothes makes me happy when I'm down. I also go for a run when I'm stressed, which happens to much! haha.

Sep 9th, 2009, 01:04 AM	#7
blah956 been down hearted Joined: Aug 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 737	talking with people i care about. it doesn't have to be about what i'm going through or thinking about. just talking to someone you have fun with. it has brought me through some of the hardest times i've had. just being with someone else and interacting (talking on the phone or physically hanging out) helps a lot! getting your mind off what's making you sad

Sep 9th, 2009, 01:24 AM	#9
TenYearsGone Amanda Joined: Nov 2008 Location: PA Posts: 1,266	Music. Mostly The Beatles and Tom Petty. Writing also helps a lot if you're in a really dark place. I have trouble sleeping thorough the night most of the time so I frequently find myself sitting in my kitchen at 3AM eating homemade pizza, drinking beer and listening to music. That's not something I'd recommend doing just more of a personal thing that I do to keep myself busy and my mind focused on something else.
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Sep 9th, 2009, 01:57 AM	#10
ver0nique ataraxiz Joined: Feb 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 1,054	Hang out with friends. Enjoy a good meal together, talk about stuff (not necessary about the problem) and have a good laugh. I find it really helps take my mind off and time passes quickly as compared to staying in. Retail therapy and writing too, as suggested.
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Sep 9th, 2009, 02:33 AM	#11
Bitten Chic, not cheap. Joined: Feb 2007 Location: On campus. Posts: 1,697	Going for a walk listening to upbeat songs on my iPod - Days Like This by Van Morrison is a personal favourite. Cooking something comforting - a frenched lamb rack roast with pomme dauphinoise. Phoning my sister and listening to her mimic Dylan Moran - she's such a dag.
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Sep 9th, 2009, 05:30 AM	#12
chunkylover53 Champagne! Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 381	I had a bad day today and came home to binge on chocolate, which made me feel infinitely better!

Sep 9th, 2009, 05:47 AM	#13
Necromancer Member Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 3,457	My pets cheer me up. I also find taking my dog for a walk helps when I'm feeling blue (I've heard exercise can help lessen depression, so that's probably why).

Sep 9th, 2009, 05:55 AM	#14
Tangerine ThinksInCourierFont Joined: Jan 2007 Location: C'Era Una Volta Il West Posts: 2,445	Camping in front of the tv with cookies :) I just lay there, give myself permission to not think, look at the time, worry about the next day, no of that... just do NOTHING.
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Sep 9th, 2009, 06:08 AM	#15
AudreyII Quite contrary Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Stoneybridge Posts: 2,484	Listening to some music and dancing with no inhibition! I used to listen to Bridge Over Troubled Water and sing as loud as possible, that could be quite comical. Unfortunately eating junk helps too, Monster Munch & Irn-Bru particularly effective with me. chunkylover your av could cheer me up that and CAKE!
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