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Distractions When You're Feeling Down

PhoenixAsh July 27th, 2017

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! heart

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

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adoredHug70 September 27th, 2017

Thanks that's a very lovely and helpful list

caringShoulder14 September 28th, 2017

This is a great list. Could be very helpful!

Kittykat26 July 21st, 2018

Play the sims! Lol

I used to play it for 15 years. I dont play sims 4 that often. Takes a long time to load.

other things that help me distract myself:

Sing

Dance to happy music

window shopping

Baking

Grocery shopping

Reading online articles

Watching YouTube videos

Watching series

Cleaning my room

Playing IMVU

Learning new words

aquaLime9687 July 22nd, 2018

Daydreaming

Lolowise475 July 22nd, 2018

Sense of humor and resiliency. Oops that's 2 things lol!