Depression Support Group

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deleted_user
deleted_user
I'm just not feeling well today. I'm not sure what's wrong, I just don't feel well. I've been trying to turn around all of my negative thoughts, but it's not working. Past events keep replaying in my head and those thoughts make me sad. Then, I start crying. I've tried going for a run. I also tried taking my dog for a walk. Then I did some yoga. I also drank some water. I'm now curled up on my couch. Nothing seems to be working today.

So here's my question: what cheers you guys up when nothing else seems to work?
shootingstar
shootingstar
Going tanning. I dont know why but it warms me up and makes me feel better.
psyc
psyc
try to read a good book to distract you from everything else.I hope you get feeling better.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Seeing the look on my kid's faces when they get home from school cheers me up & makes me not feel like such a failure.
ZAZAS
ZAZAS
Have you ever tried journaling those thoughts that are surfacing or telling someone else what they are. I call that up and out. Sometimes, I write thoughts that are bothering me down, (free association writing) just pick up a pen and go to town, write whatever you fell down, get it all out, and then, burn it, (somewhere safe or shred it) to release the power it had over you. Bless you, I hope you feel better soon.
ZAZAS
ZAZAS
Have you ever tried journaling those thoughts that are surfacing or telling someone else what they are. I call that up and out. Sometimes, I write thoughts that are bothering me down, (free association writing) just pick up a pen and go to town, write whatever you fell down, get it all out, and then, burn it, (somewhere safe or shred it) to release the power it had over you. Bless you, I hope you feel better soon.
deleted_user
deleted_user
i'm sorry u r feeling down, also. when i see my kids, or my hubby it seems to cheer me up! sending a hug your way!
starfish
starfish
Sometimes, nothing. And then I spend a day in bed, letting my cats in and out, and watching TV.
But if I am still capable of turning it around, a soaky bath or a long shower helps a lot. My shoulders and lower back tend to get tense, so the warm water works wonders.
Chocolate, chocolate, chocolate!!!
My dad once said ice cream is the best antidepressant there is. He may be right!
deleted_user
deleted_user
I read something I can get lost in, I turn on some music I love, I watch a DVD of a fun movie, I make bad puns and jokes on DS.
downNout
downNout
talking on the phone helps me n sleeping or writing it out helps!
deleted_user
deleted_user
running & taking walks help me & when they don't help I just try to sleep cause nothing else while I'm awake makes me feel better! I am sorry you are feeling this way & I hope you feel better soon!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Usually baking...so far today I made a batch of peanut butter chocolate bars, banana custard and I have some chocolate banana custard in the oven right now...baking just isn't cutting it for me today though...
downNout
downNout
also try to stay positive and what zaza said write it out and maybe bury it thats what ive done before. but writing helps or turn up music ur fav real loud. hope it helps if u need a friend to talk to let me know!!!!! much love hun!!!!!
deleted_user
deleted_user
watching conan o brien
deleted_user
deleted_user
putting in my fave funny movie, or watching a sitcom.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Tonight I felt the same way... so I had some wine, listened to music that matched my mood (Sarah MacLachlan, in this case), turned out the lights, and looked out the window with my cat by my side. I think it helped because I don't usually sit in the dark with music! (I usually watch DVDs or get on the computer....)
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