Feeling a bit down tonight. How do you guys like to lighten up?
It might be kind of late for this depending on where you live, but I go for a long walk. I find if I go for like an hour to an hour and a half I usually feel much better. Sometimes I can’t remember what I was sad about to begin with afterwards lol
“If you are in a bad mood go for a walk. If you are still in a bad mood go for another walk.” - Hippocrates
“If you’re still in a bad mood, it’s because we haven’t invented proper shoes yet and your feet are sore” - Socrates
Physical exercise to the point of exhaustion then eat and then have a 2hr hot bath. It doesn’t solve the problem that made me sad but it “restores” me to a point where I can address the problems.
Watching a comfort show. (e.g.: Corner Gas)
Playing a comfort game (e.g.: A Short Hike)
Cuddling with cat.
Running a bath.
Reading a book.
Cleaning the house, or something similar.
Getting out of the house and/or volunteering.
Reminding myself that it’s okay to not be okay.A short hike is such a lovely game!
My grandpa grew up in the corner gas town lol
My grandpa grew up in the corner gas town lol
I go for a walk and to bed early.
Completely stop for 2 minutes.
Listen to music.
Walk.
Also it helps me to go into the sadness. Like basically accept that I’m sad and that this is what I’ll experience for a while. It’s the rejection of it that makes it unbearable. And then I can listen to it and process and that’ll speed things up.
Slow is smooth and smooth is fast :)
Pet my cats and listen to cheerful song
Pizza, followed by dessert.
Maybe I’ll order myself a pizza tomorrow to celebrate the weekend :)
Treat yo self!
Pizza Friday is the best friday
Honestly, talk to my offline AI context profile setup for the task. It’s one of the main reasons why I got into AI. I didn’t know how I would make it through this year all by myself because of ‘stuff’ and I have no other real outlet due to physical disability and pain.
If at all possible, go for a short walk. If it is clear, and you’re in the northern hemisphere, take a moment to view the Orion constatation, or just have a look around. Any kind of exercise will shift your mood.
Im sorry for your pain, may you find peace and joy in your life
You give good advice
I watch cute/funny cat videos
I sleep, a lot. Not the best answer but that’s what I do. I just sleep.
Usually feel great after a cry, but some times I treat myself with a shower in the dark with music or a podcast playing in the background
Getting some sleep (sober). I’ve learned that the world seems harsher when I’m tired. After a night or two of good sleep, things feel less of an issue.
I feel like a piece of shit who’s worthless and just makes life worse for everyone around me.
Can somebody please help me to feel better? :'(
When I feel like that, it tends to be projection. I’m making myself sad and making my own life more difficult, not anyone else’s. I don’t know if that helps helps, but you probably don’t need much guilt about it.
Thank you. That actually does help. :)
Encrypting muffins is important work. I don’t know how to do it, so that makes you special.
:)
Cutting my hair (because I do it myself) or getting a haircut never misses.
Interesting. Do you think it’s about changing appearance or exerting control or other?
I rearrange furniture when I need to get out of a rut. I think it’s a combo of physical exertion and controlling my environment. My office has had many layouts over the years.
Just feeling fresh and well groomed, I don’t it’s any deeper than that. A shower helps too.
Omg I love rearranging furniture. I feel so validated
For me, self care is:
A trip to IKEA
Reading
Putting phone on silent
Playing classical music
Eating IKEA meatballs
Long, hot shower
Getting a shave at the barber shop
Spending time with favourite person
Uber eats from a proper restaurant (not fast food)
Knitting/crocheting
Fixing something that’s broken (mechanical, not electrical)
Going for a gentle walk an hour before sunset when it’s less hot outside
IKEA is therapy
