Nature makes me feel better when I'm. Anxious. Real or utube channel of real nature. Soothing music from the 70s and 80s. I don't get depressed that often
and when I do it's temporarily. Which is good because I don't have a way to
feel better when I'm depressed.

Hi Tired,
Yes nature sure can make you feel better. Getting outside and getting some fresh air helps. I like to walk and garden. And I also listen to You Tube. They have the best relaxing music I have ever heard. I listen before I go to sleep. Thanks and have a great day!! Italianmomma

Hi Tired,
I meant to tell you on your comment that You Tube has the most beautiful pictures too along with the soothing music. And I too love the 70s and 80s music. I love old school songs. Lol Italianmomma

Being outside, being around friends and family and taking a bath help!

Watching stressful shows/movies, being around high energy, exhausting people and staying in bed all day (although that’s all I want to do sometimes) makes it worse.

Agree with Kenznoel... I cant watch scary movies!! I get wayyy to mentally involved and my anxiety goes through the roof!

Hi Kenznoel,
Yes! Being outside and getting that fresh air and sunshine is the best. I hope you have sunshine were you live. And having lots of friend and family there for you are great support. And who can forget the bubble bath with candles around it. Lol Awwww. I enjoy watching comedies that make me laugh. We'll have a great day! Italianmomma

Hi Speckles,
I don't like scary movies either. The last one I watched was the Exorcist. And never again will I watch another scary movie. I couldn't sleep after that. My anxiety went haywire. Enjoy your day. Italianmomma

Being with my family makes me feel better. Hugging mom makes me feel better. My psychotic puppy throwing himself at me makes me feel better.
People arguing or who are angry make me feel worse. Being left home alone makes me feel worse.

Hi Kisses,
Family is always there to make you happy. And hugging your mom is a wonderful thing. Hugging makes you feel loved and wanted. And that's wonderful. How old is your puppy? I love puppies. I just wish they didn't get big. Lol I have a crazy dog too that's full of energy. And also full of love. Animals are unconditional love. They make you happy and my dog is always so happy to be with me and my husband. Their like part of the family. Yes I too agree I don't like any arguing or bickering. You have your puppy so your never alone. He is great company. Enjoy him while he is still young. Have a great day! Italianmomma

when I am anxious or depressed chocolate makes me feel better-my cats make me feel better-an epsom salt bath makes me better--being in nature makes me feel better-if I can manage to meditate or do yoga I will feel better---a chat with friends will make me feel better most of the time.

and to be the odd one out--I binge watch horror movies...lol...I know--it is really weird-I shouldn't go anywhere near them--but I LOVE them. not the slasher movies--but the scary, creepy supernatural or sci fi kind of ones....

this is what I've been doing most of the morning today!

what makes it worse is when people tell me "You shouldn't worry about that..or there's no reason to worry about that." grrrr...or when people are hostile or difficult or exceptionally stupid. when things don't work right--when people add more stress to my life in any way. when I am really bad I can't watch family dramas where everyone argues--that makes me an absolute mess...

Hi Hypergal,
I too love me some chocolate. Chocolate anything. I have a dog. And yes animals are so loving and give you so much affection. It's unconditional. And taking a bath is so relaxing. It helps my body relax and my muscles too. Going outside is very good for you too. You get your Vitamin D which is good for your mood and you can enjoy all the nature that surrounds you. I also do yoga and meditate. I think yoga also relaxes me and meditating does too. It keeps me focused too. I too feel better after I talk to close friends. Friends that understand me and how I'm feeling. That's great. Sounds like your doing good stuff. Italianmomma

Hi Hypergal,
Hey everyone likes different kinds of movies. No judging here. If thats what you like, you sound like you like some thrillers. And those are o.k. I don't like the gory kind. With all the blood and stuff. I hate when people tell me not to worry. It bugs the hell out of me. That's part of anxiety is worrying. People can be difficult at times. I try to stay away from people like that. They just bring me down. Stay around positive people. And yes leave the drama behind. You want peace in your life. I can't stand the arguing that makes my anxiety at its worse. I just want to be happy and have peace.Thanks for all your responses. It was great talking with you. Take care Italianmomma

Reading, watching sports, listening to music, exercising, meditating all help. Dwelling, over thinking, and sometimes being unoccupied all contributes to anxiety/depression.

Hi Nationals2019,
I'm glad you have a lot of things that make you happy. I love too read too. And love sports. I miss watching sports because of this virus. What sports do you like to watch? I love listening to music too. What kinda of music do you like? Meditating is great! It keeps your mind focused and relaxes you. Good for you. Yes all of the things you mentioned can lead to anxiety/ depression. Is there something that's bothering you in your life now? If you don't want to answer that you don't have to. I was just wondering about what your dwelling on and over thinking about. Italianmomma

Sometimes music or just watching funny videos or at night asmr videos on YouTube helps me feel better. Also nature helps me as well or taking a car ride around the country with my family. A lot of evenings when my kids go to bed I just sit out on my front porch with my husband and unwind.. listening to the birds and the surroundings is really relaxing after a stressful day. I hope you start feeling better soon. It's been a rough day for me as well but we can get thru this together :)