I wish I knew. I wouldn't feel like I do now. I need some answers too!

I do something in the 12 step AA program 12 steps for my issues...could be that helps...sometimes I just sleep...ride it out in bed under covers...

Sitcoms. The League is the current flavor of the month. It's so ridiculous it's funny. It's about a group of friends, highly successful in their respective careers, who degenerate into a bunch of dysfunctional kids when it comes to their fantasy football league.

I basically ride mine out too, some last a lot longer than others. Sleep is my escape, so I do that as much as I can. Most of the time I don't do much of anything, which is exactly the opposite of what would actually help. My mom reads to escape, she gets into corny romance novels, which I think is really weird for her, but if it helps her, I won't judge.

If I weren't such a lazy bum, I'd love to do something productive to get my mind on something other than the crap that's bringing me down.

It depends on how bad my day is going.

If it's just a feeling of starting to make a rut to get trapped in, and not a really bad day. I take a little time out and do something like make a To Do List of chores and such I've gotten behind on (and then start to at least cross off one thing) That way at the end of the day I have proof for myself that I've actually done something productive as well as started a plan for the next day.

If it's a really bad day I find ways to just let it all go for a bit. Meditation, some exercise, going for a walk. I found out years ago that doing something physical that I don't have to think about helps. That dumbbell was 10 pounds yesterday, same today and well, focusing on that instead of the thoughts dragging me down helps things slide back into place because I'm not fighting my mood (or kicking myself). I guess you could say it lets me catch my breath.

Ilke to watch reruns of X-Files. It gets me out of my head bcause Ireally have to focus on what they are taling about in order to keep up wiht the
Story. And my 17 year old's sense of humor helps too.

Reading a good book helps too. If you like fantasy novels I woud recommend the Mortal Instruments series.

Doing the next right thing gets me out of a funk.

I clean my home from top to bottom. It allows me to busy myself enough that I don't think about my troubles. To me there's nothing more relaxing than being in a clean space, it also makes me feel productive. I find ways to make cleaning more enjoyable, for instance I bought a lightweight cordless vacuum that I get excited about using. I also make all my own cleaning supplies too, all of which I love. I make a playlist of my favorite songs, so I can dance and sing along while I work.

I think I'm just going to try to seek out any positive life changes. Like heck yeah I'll go on that trip to wherever. I'll accept that job across the country.

drawing or reading.

Nothing but walking, maybe a bath. I have little peace, i keep getting cramps in my tummy. I hate this

Walking into a coffee shop. The smell, the atmosphere, is a fast fix but also disappears as soon as you leave.

I have tried most of these things myself reading is something I always do to keep out of my head, but when I'm in a funk I can't concentrate on anything ie tv , reading exercise also being with friend and family . I find when I'm like this I feel bad that I can't do any of the things that are supposed to help, which makes it a loop of dispare that is even harder to get out of.but if I sleep through it it feel like I've made no attempt so there I am right back where I was . It does help to vent here and know that I am not alone..

It' depends on how severe it is. I might just ride it out and sleep more if needed but if it's bad I have to actively do more. I walk my dog as fast as I can for 10-15 minutes. It hurts my back but then I just ice it after.

And not to sound vulgar or anything, but I masturbate and it helps as well.

I also art journal or just do charchoal drawing, which is my favorite. I play with my dog. I read a bood I'm really into.

Also I go to tapping.com and do the overcoming depression video. It looks weird at first but I can honestly say it works.