What helps when you feel miserable?

Answer 1

I'm sorry your depressed. What makes me feel better is watching my favorite movie and talking to friends. Friends always help me get my mind off of things and make me laugh (as does a movie).

Answer 2

Although the term miserable is defined, by Merriam-Webster, as being in a pitiable state of distress or unhappiness (as from want or shame), one would often think it is a sign of a mental illness e.g. depression. However, being miserable also has its' basis in medicine, which could be a sign of the comming of a (viral) infection e.g. a cold or flu, or even sinus problems.

Other associated words for a general feeling of unwell are Weakness, Fatigue, and lethargy. This feeling is common during months of constant change of wether or, just a disturbance in metabolism.

You may even begin experiencing other sign of Weakness, e.g. muscle aches and joint pains. This may well too, have something to do with the body's defence, to fight infection; and if not properly rested, muscle and joints may get over-worked and begin to ache.

However, most times, eventhouh you feel weak in the process, your body wins, when normally in good health. So all you should have to do is get plenty of rest, eat health foods (or take your vitamin C) to assist your body building up its' immunity, and you should return to normal within days.

If these symptoms do not go away, or you start experiencing any new symptoms, consult your doctor. Nevertheless, since Antibiotics do not affect the onset of a cold or uncomplicated influenza, the overall management of your health is up to you.

Hope this answers your question!

Answer 3

Depends a whole lot on what is making you feel miserable. It may be you that you chemically need more sunlight. 15 mins on the face and arms without sunscreen (early morning or late afternoon), twice a day will fix this type of depression called SAD. Lots of people get that during the winter months.

If it is PMS, do what you can to wait it out, tho if it is a big problem your gynocologist can make suggestions, including some birth control pills, which can help.

If it is too much stress or just burnout...get more sleep. Take a nap. Sleep it off.

If it is because you are mourning over something you lost, crying does help alot, as does reading about loss, talking to other people in a supportive setting or online who have had the same kind of loss as you can help you feel alot more "normal." about it.

Food allergies can cause you to feel miserable, as well as too much refined sugars...they can destabilize the emotions.

Something that helps is to know if you are the sort of person that get's their "life energy" from being around other people or from being alone for awhile. Personally, I can get really depressed until I get out of the house and see people...then I just tap into this whole energy source. My friend has the opposite feeling...the worse he feels the more people depress him, so for him it is better to get away from everything and everybody for awhile and find his energy listening to music or in a book.

Something I always think is BS when I feel bad, but that always works, is to just pray to whatever form of God you believe. Turn what's eating at you over...surrender it. Accept that you can't control other people or much of anything else and to use an AA phrase, "Let Go and Let God." I'm always always amazed how much better I feel after that.

The other thing worth knowing is that it will go away. No matter how bad you feel, no matter how convinced you are that it will never get better, don't believe it. As long as you are breathing there is hope, and most emotional pain passes eventually. Next time you actually feel good, write a little letter to yourself designed to cheer your dark self up. Keep it with you and read it when you start to slide into the pits. Add to that letter the number for a suicide hotline in case you need it. Try calling it when you don't need it to be sure it is a good number for you to call, and also to take the fear of the unknown out of the experience so you know what to expect during a time of high fear/stress/depression. Some hotlines are not actually manned by humans at all times, some are. You want one that always has someone available to talk.

If it is chronic anxiety/worry that has got you down, consider how things are at this moment, in the NOW. the Power of Now is a great book to help you tap into the power of this concept. Try saying to yourself, "In this moment, I am safe." Try just dealing with one minute at a time.

Find the thing or person or movie that always makes you laugh no matter how bad you feel and keep it handy for emergencies.

Finally, remember that wanting pain to end is not the same as wanting to die. Very few people actually want to die, they just want the misery to stop. If you feel like the world would be better off without you, on the other hand, you need to go to an ER and tell them you feel suicidal, so they can get you more serious help. You can turn to a loved one, but if you aren't certain they will take you seriously, or if they don't have the power to help you (like if you are a teen and you have only told your friend), then you are best off going to an ER or urgent care and tell them you feel suicidal and want to talk to someone. Or call a hotline.

Answer 4

You, probably feel miserable because of your your harassment of RedHead on the computer today. This lady really needs help with her questions and all you are being is a total smart alec. Get off of the yahoo answers if you do not want to help people witch.

Answer 5

I find that a walk is by far the best thing to do when the blues hit. ( so do a lot of people in the medical field) If that is not possible try reading an uplifting story, listen to bouncy, catchy music or....., list all the things you have to be thankful for. The most important thing is to try not to dwell on negative aspects. Good luck.

Answer 6

Friends can help if it is emotionally miserable. If it is physical, then you need rest, vitamins, and chicken soup!

Answer 7

Prayer? You know they say misery loves company; but if you have run out of friends to up lift you God is always around the next corner. Even if you don't believe in Him; He believes in you.

Answer 8

Food especially chocolate and sweets. If I don't have any sweets I lie salty such as chips and crackers.

Answer 9

A couple of glasses of wine and a box of cheezits.

Answer 10

ben & jerry's half-baked ice cream and my favorite funny movie