I have severe depression & am on meds for it but I still get very sad sometimes, I usually go out or play with my pets!! What do you do to make yourself happy???
2007-01-18 14:07:14 · 9 answers · asked by Catcanscratch 5 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Music always helps me- whether I need Linkin Park after a breakup or The Fray when down about everything. Or sometimes Fatboy Slim or upbeat dance music to make me happy
2007-01-18 14:17:19 · answer #1 · answered by smiley 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Phone (or see, if possible) a good friend or relative--preferably one who can make me laugh. Sometimes just getting interested in a movie or TV show will help--preferably comedies--laughter is the best medicine. I spend a lot of time talking to and playing with my cat, particularly if it happens when everybody is at work or school. Walking and getting fresh air can help sometimes, as can exercise, meditation and certain vitamins. Be sure to drink plenty of water.
It's best not to be alone when you feel very sad, it is good that you are getting outdoors and spending time with your pets. You can check out aromatherapy candles, incense, air fresheners, etc.--ones that say revitalizing, or something similar.
Feel better, I do know what you're going through, and it is not easy.
2007-01-18 22:19:27 · answer #2 · answered by Holiday Magic 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well if i have someting to feel depressed about it (liek the loss of friend of family member) I allow myself to grieve..if its not that I FORCE myself to get out of the house and do something fun with friends.. if its hanging out with your dogs, try going to a dog park..the most importent thing is to be around other people no matter how much you dont want to....... stay away from sugars and overeating due to sugar highs and lows ( a great book for you is "sugar blues" which talks about depression and diet as well as coping skills
2007-01-18 22:19:40 · answer #3 · answered by crystal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I drink beer...juss kidding. I make sure im around people that i love or i have to listen to really heavy metal idk y but it helps me feel better....Like now im sad b-cus my boyfriends gone away for at least 8 months and he hasnt called me in almost 3 weeks and im not sure whats up with us now.. we were going out 4 years..I guess i just do my best to block all memories i have with him so that i will forget about him easier. It sometimes helps..but yeah. i just block memories out of my head so im not so sad and i just try be around people i love and i guess thats about it. Sometimes too though i just let myself cry b0cus it feels good to just let it all out..and i just remember that there will be better days and if he forgets about me than theres other men out there..o well thats lyfe..sometimes its shyttee ..i hope he calls soon though i love that guy so damn much! ..
2007-01-18 22:18:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My pets have been the biggest resource but I also take hot bubble baths or go to the movies.
2007-01-18 22:14:20 · answer #5 · answered by kathyk214 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stuff my face with Taco Bell, watch TV and call friends that always make me laugh.
2007-01-18 22:14:44 · answer #6 · answered by Delvala 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call my girlfriend she always cheers me up and i usually eat a lot of sugar
2007-01-18 22:11:35 · answer #7 · answered by da_fires_shadow 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just go on day by day and eventually it gets better on its own. =(
2007-01-18 22:17:32 · answer #8 · answered by Sorcha 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call up my friend and ***** her out
2007-01-18 22:19:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋