How do you shake a real blue mood?

Question

The last couple of weeks I've been in a real blue mood, nothing in particular brought it on, nothing makes it better. At first I thought it would pass but it hangs on like a fog that won't go away, Any suggestions to shake it?

Thanks for the answers but I've pretty much tried all that already, I work outdoors and I exercise regularly, so fresh air and exercise aren't the problem, I've gotten out and about, rented comedies, tried music, no help. I'm normally an easy going type,

Answer 1

If you have lived in Walla Walla YOU KNOW FOG...and Probably what freezing Fog looks like ... and maybe you even know how to play an song or two of the BLUES!!!
sheez...let me tell you, i can play the blues....!!! i've had them myself...
what i do...is:
look around...
find SOMETHING:)!!!
you can be Thankful for (however simple it may be:)
and the you will experience a moment of Happiness:)
and then:)!!!
keep looking....!!!! and find something else you can be thankful for!!!
and you WILLL experience Another moment of Happiness:)!!!!
KEEP looking!!! and find another, and another and another!!!!


Every time i do this I find the LIST OF THINGS
TO be thankful for :) is ENDLESSSSS!!!

for example:)
iam thankful for the fact i got to see a bird today----an ospey---which is really cool in my opinion:)
sometimes life seems to suck...(i could think that about mine right now...hmmmph...oh well...)
however:)
iam thankful for the chair iam sitting on right now...
and i have a roof over my head...
and my mom and dad love me...even if iam...
:)etc...
do you see what i mean?
look around---and be THANKFUL:!!!!:)

Answer 2

Maybe you are in a blue room? The blues tend to hang in some places and dark places would tend to aggravate this. Brighten up your place, bring sunlight in, throw away clutter and make sure there is ventilation. Also, light up some incense, like sandal wood or probably lavander as this helps chase away the blues. Play some lively music, maybe the marching tunes, not the blues and really depressing ones.

You did not tell your age nor any history in your family for depression.

Eat some chocolates or comfort food as these would lift up the "spirits" or those high in vitamin B (esp B12) as these regulate the nervous system and deficiency could lead to some sort of mental problems.

Do some meditation or yoga and just go out and take a walk, or go out with lively friends, not those who'd put you down and aggravate your situation.

Answer 3

If you have tried all the suggestions on here and none work, you truly need to see your doctor. You may have slipped into a mild depression. I am NOT a medicine advocate, but maybe if you had something for a month you would get better. Also, are you sleeping at night? If you aren't, that could totally alter your moods.

Answer 4

My dear, get out and go walking in a park in the morning before work and then when your world is over go to a gym and go do some exercizing.. just untill the chemicals in your mind start releasing the happyness back..

that is all it takes.. you need oxigian in your brain an then you will be happy again

Answer 5

I would say your depressed and depression is anger turned inward so I think you might wanna take a good look at your life and see whats really bugging you.... Some times depression is as simple as this is what I have, but this is what I want and I don't know how to get there.... Think about it and maybe the answers right in front of you.....Good Luck

Answer 6

i had a really blue month. and then i bought myself a new present. something just for me. and not the regular clothes that bring back a false happiness that wares off after i wear them, but i bought myself a sketchbook. and i had a real talent and i strted taking charge in my life. really thinking about why i was so blue. the littelst things and i confronted them and now my life is better. i have this grest skirt and the grat talent. and goingon a hike and then taking a cold shower is really refreshing or a glass of ice-water.

Answer 7

I hate to say it, because its soo obvious and you probably don't want to hear it, but you need to see someone!!! If you truely have "tried everything" and your depression doesn't seem to come from any particular source and you can't resolve it and it's lasted longer than a couple of weeks, you need to talk to someone. You might just need a couple of sessions of therapy, you might need a month or so of some low dose medication. But after trying everything, it's time to seek professional help!

Answer 8

I read the other answers and I agree that healthy sleep patterns, a good diet and exercise are best to keep us happy. If you are doing all these things and you are still feeling blue, please see your doctor.

Depression is an illness... it's a chemical imbalance. If your arm was broken, you'd see your doctor, right?

Medication might help you. Ask your doctor for help.

It soooo sucks to feel blue... especially for long periods of time. Take care of yourself. See your doctor.

SEE YOUR DOCTOR!!!!

Answer 9

I bet you haven't tried this:


These essential oils Lavender, bergamot, marjoram, sandalwood, lemon and chamomile, ylang ylang.

What to do with some of them: Combine 10 drops lavender, 4 drops sandalwood, 4 drops bergamot, 4 drops chamomile, 4 drops ylang ylang, in 4 ounces vegtable oil use it as a body lotion or but 1 or 2 teaspoons in a bath.

herbal remedies: Kava and Valerian

Answer 10

It can't hurt to try going to a therapist. Sometimes talking things over with someone who treats this kind of stuff can be useful. And don't be afraid they'll make you take meds. Even if they recommend them, you don't have to take em, so give it a shot. It might really help.

Good luck!