How would you...

[Der Nister]

I listen to my favorite songs.

It's the only thing that helps me thru.

[brandywine0880]

I listen to a guilty pleasure song. Something inspirational like...Josh Groban...or The Judds. (I said guilty pleasure)

Or I go buy some new makeup or nail polish

or i text some random fun number and hope to get a response

[Troy Spiral (13)]

Distraction. Doing something interactive that forces us to think about something other than ourselves works well. There are a million other coping techniques but that, I've found for me anyway is the most immediate, reliable fix. Problem is it isn't a long term fix. But it is helpful.

The longer term fixes would depend on the situation and could take up several novels. Hope you feel better. *hugs*

[Michiko_Dreads]

Thanks!!!!!!

[honeymustard02]

Somethings I do when I feel down are simple things. I break out my art supplies and get dirty. Finger painting and doing collages. Just fun!!!

I bake cookies or cakes. Whatever I have on hand.

I go for walks with my digital camera.

Really simple things that just get my mind off things and get out of my house.

I find if you sit home and just brood, you tend to fall deeper in your hole. Too much thinking!

[FarrIL]

I write, draw and sleep. And sometimes talk about it with someone close. I'll either talk about it with my man or a my manager. If nothing else, like I said, I sleep more.

Edit: I agree with honeymustard too.... walks with digital cameras are also a good outlet. Or practice self-portraiture, you sometimes get some nice shots. Timers are your friend. =3

Edited April 14, 2009 by FarrIL