What are some places/things to do that you retreat to when depressed?
So for example, I tend to enjoy a special meal out (usually Sushi) and/or I play video games when I'm feeling down.
what helps me is my happy box. I have a metal box that I decorated with pictures of things & people that make me happy. on the inside of the box I put stuff that made me happy. like my favorite candle, a cd I made with my favorite songs, etc. it really helps me when I'm feeling down & it gets me back on my feet.
Aww, that's lovely Lime!
When you say it gets you back on your feet, tell us exactly how that works out.
So, you be with your box, you feel better and....?
I'm able to get through my depressed state for that time being. it helps a lot.
Play with my little one. If asleep i put my Head phones on.. music up forget the world. Imagine I'm in a fantasy land where things make me happy. Call a friend. Paint. Sing. Crochet.
A nice hot shower. .I sit on the bottom of it and just cry and let all my tears out when no one can hear me. I think I'm going to go do that now. . I'll talk to a listener later.
Great responses guys! Thanks so much! Keep 'em coming!
Do we view these as temporary or more permanent solutions? How do we feel we need to make more permanent solutions?
Temporary but I feel a lot better after usually. Just wish my hot water tank was bigger haha
THE COFFEE SHOPPE OR THE BOOKSTORE. BTH ARE REALITVELY QUIET
Great responses guys! Thanks so much! Keep 'em coming!
Do we view these as temporary or more permanent solutions? How do we feel we need to make more permanent solutions?
I really just resort to my music. I feel safe and happy when I'm listening to music and I feel like nobody can bother me.
When I feel down, I hug my boyfriend, play with my dog, write in my journal, or listen to music.
Or sometimes I just cry honestly, crying always makes me feel better.
When I feel down I snuggle up in bed in my fav pjand watch somegood tv shows or youtubers. Iread magazines and cut out the things i like to put them in my journal which i really enjoy doing :) and sometimes i also like to spend some time with my lovely plant, so i put some plant music on, give her fresh water and make sure she gets enough sun :) i love that (:
I turn off my phone, get on my couch with a nice big throw and put on a movie.
