When you're feeling down about things and just feel like things wont get better and just cant seem to snap out of it, how do you make yourself feel better? Are there certain things you do to make yourself feel better about things? including feeling better about yourself.
2006-10-20 18:29:09 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Statistically speaking, the odds are in your favor that things will get better. To have a life that's all bad is statistically improbable...at least in the western world.
The first thing you have to do is realize there are things in your life you have control over, and things in your life that you don't.
I'm not sure what your exact situation is but take charge of what you can and steer yourself in a positive direction. Don't sweat the stuff that isn't within your control.
2006-10-20 21:37:14 · answer #1 · answered by minuteblue 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I'm down I usually try to assess what's getting me down first (sometimes this takes a long time because I am a whiner), and then I usually either go do something that I can do by myself that's fun and takes up all of my attention, or listen to music, or cry my eyes out, or sleep(not really the best of ideas unless you are deadbeet tired), or I talk about it with friends and such. Oh, and I also sometimes give myself a pep talk (you KNOW what I mean, You can do it, you're a sexy beast and you're smart and you've been through MUCH worse than this!)
2006-10-21 01:38:03 · answer #2 · answered by hey h 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have 2 nieces age 2 and 5. and for the most part they keep me going and make me feel good about my self. There's just something about every time they see me they get so happy. And i feel good, because I am still around to see them smile and laugh and they really want to be around me, unconditionally.
That is the only thing that keeps me going in this life I call Hell.
2006-10-21 01:37:29 · answer #3 · answered by valerie v 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I listen to music and try to make myself not do anything if I don't want to. I also take a look around and realize how lucky I am, healthy, kids are healthy, I am not in a mansion or drive a new SUV, but I have a decent house, plenty of food and bills get paid and I have people who care about me!
2006-10-21 03:12:12 · answer #4 · answered by Mt ~^^~~^^~ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some people turn to foods when they are severely depressed. Me, I turn to music. Lively music!. Sometimes, I pray for strength fom God to help me carry my little burdens in life. Or I sing. My kids know me quite well. When I get mad, really mad , I start to sing. And they know that's a bad omen. I go shopping and treat myself to something new.
I go eat a delcious cone of ice cream. Or go dancing with friends. Dancing and sex are good tension relievers.
2006-10-21 01:41:13 · answer #5 · answered by rosieC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1st off you need to take your mind off your situation. Go out for a walk, bike ride, movie, listen to live music.
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2006-10-21 01:48:01 · answer #6 · answered by DallasJD 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I count my blessings. I also write an e-mail to myself and then delete it. It makes me feel like I dealt with the problem and I "erase it" temporarily for today. Tomorrow is another day.
2006-10-21 01:32:32 · answer #7 · answered by ginger13 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I live by the phrase: "It's not the end of the world."
This doesn't mean that I don't try hard though. But if things aren't meant to go my way, it's the not the end of the world.
2006-10-21 01:32:40 · answer #8 · answered by Gypsy Catcher 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
never let yourself be idle, i have a thousand hobbies and things to do and if i do them then i dont think about me, i think about what step is next in this quilt block or this necklace beading or this dress im making.
2006-10-21 02:25:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a long walk, and just look around, at all the good things........
2006-10-21 01:37:36 · answer #10 · answered by closed 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋