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What do you like to do when you're feeling down?

RajviD05 December 30th, 2022

Hey guys! I just wanted to make this thread to give everyone an opportunity to share what they like to do when they're feeling down. Maybe some of you can use this as inspiration next time you feel upset :)

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sunnyWriting4806 December 31st, 2022

@RajviD05

I like going for a run! Sometimes the 'runner's high' is a good way to lift my moods when I'm down

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RajviD05 OP December 31st, 2022

@sunnyWriting4806

That's awesome, you're not only helping yourself mentally but physically as well! 😄

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PhylomenaD1965 December 31st, 2022

No matter how i feel, the Bee Gees make me feel good!

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RajviD05 OP December 31st, 2022

@PhylomenaD1965

I'll be sure to check them out :)

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MistyMagic December 31st, 2022

@RajviD05 Thanks for starting this thread for everyone. Hobbies can be a wonderful outlet for emotions and feelings, they can help us to stabilise and work through our thoughts whilst part of our brain is occupied with the hobby.

I like to try and paint or sketch, I don't really like the word sketch as it makes it sound like the 'sketch' is lesser than a drawing lol.

Something that is all-encompassing can be a great outlet too,

Listening - One Step At A Time!

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RajviD05 OP December 31st, 2022

@MistyMagic

I completely agree and think that painting and sketching are really great ways to cope with your emotions! 😊

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HoldOnTightly December 31st, 2022

@RajviD05 I like to listen to music. Spotify is a must for me.. sometimes just going to a great song and letting it play the radio can be a fun way to discover new music. :)

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RajviD05 OP December 31st, 2022

@HoldOnTightly

I completely agree, music is amazing! 😍
TheSunParadox33 February 18th, 2023

thats me! Love my playlist as well as discovering new songs, sounds and perspectives. I find it interesting to think about what the motivation could be for that particular song.

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SleepyShyCat January 1st, 2023

@RajviD05

I like to listen to music, or write down my feelings (or even write poetry), or go on a walk maybe to the beach. I love looking in the rock pools or watching the waves.

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RajviD05 OP January 2nd, 2023

@SleepyShyCat

All of those are amazing ways to cope, especially writing down your feelings, I definitely want to start doing that soon!

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QuietLake999 January 2nd, 2023

@RajviD05 I do qigong, listen to Healing Frequencies music/songs, journal, drink water, and take a hot shower

🌷😊🌷

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RajviD05 OP January 2nd, 2023

@QuietLake999

Woah, I just searched up what Qigong was and that sounds really calming, I'll definitely have to try that 😄

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tolia January 2nd, 2023

I like to watch a good old lighthearted show, like Friends :))
colorfultwinkletoesunicorn January 3rd, 2023

I clean. Cleaning is therapeutic for me, ease my stress and distracts me.

purpleTown8700 January 3rd, 2023

Diamond painting



navyOrange6564 January 4th, 2023

I use this method when I'm feeling really bad and it may not work for everyone. But for me it works best. I just book a hotel and go away for a few days to change the picture outside the window. It helps me to relax, forget about all the difficulties and get back to work.

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