What should a person do when he/she is feeling very low?

Answer 1

It really is an individual thing. It depends on what sort of person you are, what you're interested in, how much time you have... Some people say that you should exercise, but for some people, it doesn't work and they're just not that "into" going to a gym, or going jogging. Other people say pray, but if you're not religious, that isn't going to help. You could ask 100 people what they do and you will get 100 different answers!

The best thing to do...Think about what makes YOU happy. What do YOU enjoy doing? But don't forget to figure out why you're feeling so low in the first place? Have you had a bad day at work, a fight with a friend or did your dog pass away?

The cause of your lowness will affect what helps pick you back up. If you've had a bad day at work, maybe the solution is to go out with a friend for a nice meal and forget all about your job. But if you've had a fight with a friend, then meeting up for a meal may not be the best idea, but maybe sitting down with a good book or going to a movie that you've been wanting to see will pick you right up! Or maybe treating yourself to some chocolate or some other favourite treat will help!

Think about what makes you feel happy. Grab some yummy take away, or some ice cream and watch a funny movie... Or head out for a night on the town with your friends... Pick something that works for you.

Answer 2

If your feeling low go do something that makes YOU happy, see a movie with a friend or partner (if you have one) have some friends over for a few drinks, or go out on the town, go bush walking, swimming, just hang with friends and listen to your fav music, talk about the good times you had with a old friend, get on the internet and talk to 10000000000 other people looking to chat, be creative and make something…….. I won’t go on because im sure you get the drift lol doing something to take your mind off things is always a good place to start! Or if you’re up for it talk to someone close about why you feel so low!

Answer 3

Depends on what it is, and how and such. I mean, is it just like an every once in a while lull, or is it a common full blown thing, or any combination of the two. If it is just every once in a while (like when something bad happens, like a bad grade or a break up or something) just try to find something to preoccupy your mind for the time. Studys have shown that when something traumatic or just upsetting occurs it is better for the person to not focus on what happen, but rather to live thier life as normal and not dwell on the issue so much. For example, someone keeps going to work even though their dog of 12 years just died, or during huricane Katrina the parents where supposed to give the children chores so they had something to do to take thier minds off of what happened. So, if it is an every once in a while thing just try to go on and not nesscarily ignore it, but keep going. Now, if this is a persistant problem where you are feeling constantly low, then thats a little different. You still don't want to dwell on it to much, so i would suggest picking up a hobby like horseriding, cross stitching, bakeing, music, playing music, painting, any number of things. Also, if you can increase your amount of excercise, your brain releases endorphines whenever you run and that chemical is what makes you feel better, so like jogging will help you feel better (it might take more than one time before it actualy starts working). If you are constantly really blue and down you may be actually suffering from depression. I would type in depression symptoms into a search engine and compare the symptoms against yourself to see if some of the criteria matches. Don't convince yourself you are depressed before you get evaluated by your doctor though, as it could be something else completely. Along with that, if you do think you might be depressed, or if your feeling low is starting to get in the way of your daily actitivites or you are just worried, you should go see your doctor about it. He/she can help you figure out what is going on. He may give you a psychologist to see and eventually you may be pescribed some medication (if you are found to be depressed) and i would highly suggest accepting both of those if offered. All the stuff about how it makes you weak or means you are crazy is stupid, i personally take medication and i have been to a counsellor and have found it all to be very helpful and has made everything better. So i would just suggest you atleast give it a try if it comes to that. Now, it doesn't matter if it is an occasional or persistent low, i would suggest you tell some friends or family, they will likely be a great support system for you, whether you are only sometimes low or are constantly low. Tell them how you are feeling and try to explain yourself, likely they should be understanding and willing to help you as much as they can. Now, if you are extremely low, to the point of contemplating suicide, i would suggest you tell someone immediately, such as a friend or family member, and even better a professional who can help you, such as your doctor or a psychologist. If you are thinking about hurting yourself, call a hotline, and just keep pushing it off till later, you can always do it later. This is all i can think off to say, sorry. If you want to talk you can emial me. Whatever happens, best of luck and i hope things get better for you. Take care!

-sarah

Answer 4

I think that the answers I read were good advice. But let me tell you a way that is quicker - do something kind or loving for someone else....anyone at all. It doesn't need to be a big thing. I've never had it fail though it.

I hope you will try it and report back. I would be interested to hear what your experience was. Linda

Answer 5

Go, smoke some weed and listen to Pink Floyd's Comforatbly Numb/ Division Bells.

Answer 6

Start counting her fingers and toes , start feeling her nose, mouth and ears and be thankful , she has all her senses intact. Start looking around her, savouring her warm bed , warm room , her full stomach, the computer on her table and be thankful for having a warm bed to sleep in and a roof over her head. Start thinking about all the people in Africa and elsewhere where people don't have food to eat and no roof over their heads.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

This sounds super dorky, but I heard just laughing even if nothing is funny helps. Or maybe watch something funny or listen to something funny.If worse comes to worst seek professional help. I do know drinking makes things twenty times worse though.

Answer 9

If you are in your home and feeling very low, energize yourself and you can do lots of things you want to accomplish like
taking a bath to make yourself fresh; go to your music room
to hear your favorite songs; see your favorite TV show; do
cooking; do gardening and rearrange flower pots, repaint rooms of you house, etc, etc.....

Answer 10

go out of your shell. go to some friends and chat awhile or perhaps go to a gym where they are having a ballroom dancing. try it. it might relieve your sadness and feeling low. for all you know, you may love it and start to be happy again by knowing some new dancing friends.