I've had a really really really really bad day. Anyone have any ideas on how I can pick myself up? I don't want to watch a favorite movie (tried that already, didn't work). I don't want to listen to upbeat music (tried that too, again, it didn't work). Not even arts and crafts which usually picks me right up since I get so into it I get over whatever it was that made me so "Ugh!" in the first place.
What suggestions? And to those that are going to say stupid things like "blow yourself up", you only show your ultra low level of maturity, security, and intelligence.
2007-09-26 18:34:32 · 37 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Pray and meditate, take a bubble bath, play with your children, sit down and count your blessings, and laugh out loud at something totally silly....Blessings and Have a Better Day Tomorrow!
2007-09-26 18:44:33 · answer #1 · answered by Native Spirit 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You sound like a super achiever and might benefit from realizing that it could just be a way of your body to be telling you to slow down for a bit! Even though life reminds you of a pretty bowl of cherries most of the time, you have to learn to put up with a few pits once in a while! You could take a hot bath and spoil yourself a bit and or take the great advice one gave you to call it a night! Things do look better after a good night sleep! Ciao!
2007-09-26 18:47:14 · answer #2 · answered by Terisina 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Poor Muslimah...I know how you feel...my sympathy goes out to you. I've had a very rough few days.
I talk to R&S contacts who I know will be supportive and up lifting, I spend time with my fiance helping him out with his hobbies, I take a long hot shower or bath, I spoil myself with my favourite snack...
If all that fails, I resign myself to the fact that I'm going to be blue for a while and so I go and work my fingers to the bone on housework or book keeping or whatever needs my attention.
Sometimes so good, hard physical exercise helps. It is a distraction, allows you to work out some of your frustrations or anger and releases endorphins which help ease depression. And then when you've finished your work out or mowing the lawn or whatever it is you did, you can take stock and know you accomplished something.
The worst thing is to sit and do nothing...that only depresses you further.
I hope you're feeling better soon sweetie, all the best to you.
Oh...one thing I forgot...eliminate negativity as much as possible, whether it be negative thought patterns, negative people, negative shows on TV...as the song says "Accentuate the positive and eliminate the negative."
2007-09-26 18:49:12 · answer #3 · answered by . 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You most likely need something to eat, as someone else pointed out I reckon your blood sugar is a might bit low because you've been fasting. Maybe you could have some fruit juice or something? Maybe talk a walk out in nature, among the trees and birds, etc.? Also, sleeping might help you feel less down. And my friend, I know you are still grieving the loss of your father; it is normal to have days like this when you are grieving.
As always my friend, *Hugs*.
2007-09-27 04:52:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you like to read? Do you have some favorite poems or stories that are profound or uplifting? Sometimes it doesn't have to be anything special. When I am upset and I can't turn my brain off, reading seems to help break the circuit of repeating thoughts. By the time I have finished reading something, my mind has quieted down. I also do this when I am in bed and my thoughts are racing to much that I can't go to sleep. It seems to offer enough distraction to let me fall asleep after I climb back in bed. Hope you have a much better day tomorrow.
2007-09-26 18:45:30 · answer #5 · answered by Rikki 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Oh dear so many posters forgetting its Ramadan and fasting time for you!
Its probably just low blood sugar making you depressed!
Sometime fasting rather than over eating or alternating between the two can bring on type two diabetes.
You might want to go to the doctor and get your insulin levels checked. I have read that diabetics can get exemptions from fasting?
If you're feeling that low a glass of water or fruit juice would not be a major sin?
2007-09-26 19:14:26 · answer #6 · answered by J V 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I am so sorry you had such a bad day. Sometimes the best solution is to go to bed, as many people have suggested, because you're just so worn out you need a break!
But if you can't fall asleep, is there anything you can turn to that will help break yourself out of the bad mood? For example, something silly. Especially if you can find something that will connect with your negative feelings while gently making fun of them, to help you both express yourself and yet lift yourself out of it.
I like the book "Philadelphia Chickens" by Sandra Boynton. It's a kid's book, but I don't care. It comes with a CD of silly music, and one of my favorite songs on it is "I Like to Fuss," sung by Patty LuPone. You can listen to smidgens of the songs here:
http://www.amazon.com/Philadelphia-Chickens-Sandra-Boynton/dp/B0001ADB6Y
Is there any movie or song you know of that you could watch or listen to that would make this emotional connection for you? Or some activity (like angry, stormy dancing to frivolous music--assuming you're alone!)? The incongruity of your negative feelings expressed in some way paired with something silly, can help bring you emotional release, and (hopefully) make you laugh.
Your physical, spiritual, and emotional needs are probably all depleted from stress. Make yourself something nice to eat, because you may need the food even if you're too distressed to feel hungry, especially if you haven't eaten much today. Depression can kill the appetite, but the body still needs sustenance.
Pray out your crabby, worn-out feelings to God. He loves you, and He can take it. He longs to hear from your heart, even when your heart may not be anywhere near "polished." God loves you as you are, right now.
2007-09-26 19:11:57 · answer #7 · answered by Rella 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've found that chopping onions helps me get over anything. The adrenaline from beating on an inanimate vegitable perks me up, and I get to have a good cry at the same time. If I am really down, I cook for someone else. (If I cook for myself, I just eat with no purpose, which I think is a bad idea to get comfort from food.) But I can make something labor intensive for my neighbors, and by the time it is all said and done, I feel great.
I hope this helps.
2007-09-26 18:39:56 · answer #8 · answered by lustatfirstbite 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I can only make a suggestion from my own repertoire and hope it finds a harmonic in your own life--when I am in a very bad mood, upset or depressed, vigorous exercise often helps. It engages my body so completely that I find my mind is calmed. It releases endorphins and can even reverse a mild depression. Try a brisk walk on a scenic path (or at a health club if you don't have a safe place outdoors); swim, do aerobics, try yoga (this is my most recent find--it is wonderful!). Engage yourself in activity that is as far away from what is upsetting you as possible. I hope this advice helps!
2007-09-27 01:09:15 · answer #9 · answered by Black Dog 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
OK, here's what I use.....2 separate choices for you.
#1. I listen to various types of music, from sad to happy, and play on my computer whilst I listen.
#2. I pray and get everything emotionally out of my system, sometimes spending an hor or more crying and praying to God for help, understanding, and confessing to Him anything in my mind.
I know these are specific to me, but these are only my solutions.
2007-09-26 18:44:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋