Distractions When You're Feeling Down
A member (who wishes to stay anonymous) and I have made this super duper list of things you can do to distract yourself when you're feeling down. You're welcome to add your own suggestions in this thread! 
1. Talk with a friend or loved one
2. Listen to music just a tad too loud
3. Go outside
4. Accomplish something
5. Eat something healthy
6. Talk to someone anonymously
7. Meditate
8. Write
9. Read
10. Listen
11. Colouring in
12. Rearranging stuff
13. Create a secret code
14. Help someone else feel better
15. Cuddle a toy or a pet
16. Focus; get into the zone of something
17. Play a sport
18. Get your pulse up
19. Play a game
20. Talk to someone new
21. Learn something new
22. Relearn something youve forgotten
23. Imagine your dream home (and be as creative/unrealistic as possible!)
24. Play The Sims
25. Write a list of your favourite things
26. Brainstorm things that make you feel good
27. Join a group discussion on 7 cups
28. Help a family member out
29. Help someone learn something new
30. Become a part of a community
@PhoenixAsh this is an awesome list of distractions; I'm definitely bookmarking this to share with others. Thanks for sharing it with us!
I do some of these and it's really helping :)
@PhoenixAsh
Thank you Ash and member! I have had a few members who wanted a list like this! I now have this bookmarked, very helpful!
@PhoenixAsh Thank you so much for this post! It really helps a lot :)
@PhoenixAsh
I love this Ash! What a great list of healthy and logical coping distractions for easy-every day use. Playing the Sims is very fun, especially when making your dream Sim house!
@PhoenixAsh
An awesome list of ideas there! One thing which I discovered recently is making a list of questions (or finding them online, there are a lot!) and answering them about yourself. It helps you understand both yourself and others around you better - keeping your mind off of the tough subject at hand and focusing on positive things.
Thank you for creating this thread; wishing you the best! :3
@PhoenixAsh Pat a strange dog.
This is incredible, thank you! <3
This is a good list. I will be trying some of these to help me distract myself from my ex GF and her recent breakup with me. It's been tough and it's keeping me in a constant feeling like my head is being weighed down. I have to work with her at Uni and the thought of that keeps me down, and not wanting to go.
Great list! Thanks for sharing ☺