I feel better by acknowledging my problem to the right person, if anyone, and by not giving myself too much sympathy. Being too hard on kids has shown to have bad effects, but so does too much sympathy.--It's a horrible habit that many people with depression are familiar with, simply because indulging in crying is the only pleasure people with psychiatric depression can get.

Singing helps me. It's thought distracting, it's emotion molding. Not kidding you; it helps me.

I turn my cell phone off when I get this way. Otherwise I keep wondering why no one texts me. Well, even when it's on no one ever does Ha! I take bubble baths, meditate, play pokemon or Animal Crossing...I paint, read a book, play wiff my kitty or just lay on my couch and watch a Disney movie or anime or something. If I'm at work, I focus on my tasks, and make silly goals about getting "hellos" out of x amount of people for the day. I like to count the "sour" people too (the ones who just give me long faces when I greet them). I pretty much always feel like someone is mad at me, or annoyed by me. I'm always saying and I don't know why. I'm sorry about your dream. I have really bad vivid ones about aliens and ghosts. I'm also sorry for this long weird-ass rant.

HUGS

Yes, I can relate to those days and the experiences as well. This is a time that I reflect and find something that is therapeutic so that I can get a good night rest. Writing also is a great mind cleanser and stress reliever. Watch one of your favorite comedy movies and stay humorous during the low points. Hope this helps and have a great day.