Feeling Blue - Any suggestions on how to feel better?

miltongurl05
miltongurl05 Posts: 64 Member
in Motivation and Support
Hi Everyone;

I've been feeling a bit blue the past several days. I'm not sure exactly why, but I do have down moments every now and then. Usually, I can snap right out of it the next day and move forward. This time, I can't. What do you all do to make yourselves feel better when you're having a 'down' moment? I'm open to any and all suggestions!

Thanks!

Sarah

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  • mock743
    mock743 Posts: 19 Member
    When I am down it helps me to hang out with my friends and just laugh about nothing and everything at the same time. I really enjoy my time with others.:happy:
  • gabi_ele
    gabi_ele Posts: 460 Member
    I do something nice for someone else, play my favorite music and dance around the kitchen, spend time with my friends and I count my blessings... and sometimes I do it all at once ...(glad I live in the country and no one can see me) :)
  • anifani4
    anifani4 Posts: 457 Member
    Watch a funny movie. Make a gratitude list. Put on music and dance. Go for a walk in the fresh air and admire creation. See if there is any connection to the date? eg: anniversary of something sad. Knowing the cause may help to dispel the blue mood.
  • jeffreyjording
    jeffreyjording Posts: 67 Member
    Exercise, Exercise, Exercise, then more Exercise :-)
  • xiamjackie
    xiamjackie Posts: 611 Member
    I was feeling really down the other day too, especially about my weight, and my mom sent me the perfect email. It was a chain of like 20 inspiring photos that really make you feel thankful for what you have. I would suggest looking something like that up online like "20 uplifting photos" or something like that. They were all really touching images like a man giving up his shoes for another man who grew up in a third world country, a woman holding an umbrella over a homeless man in the pouring rain, etc. Looking at those images really put into perspective my silly blues and made me realize I should be happy with what I have.
  • Lyssa62
    Lyssa62 Posts: 930 Member
    I'm all about a walk to feel better. And a funny movie can't hurt :)
  • hellohappylisa
    hellohappylisa Posts: 141 Member
    I'll never forget, way back in 8th grade or so, I had a little mini depression, it probably lasted a good three months. One day I just woke up and thought to myself, "I need to cry." So I loaded up every sad movie I had and balled my eyes out. And I was good after that.

    When I just have little down moments now, I turn on music, play my favorite video game, go for a walk etc. Kinda depends on my mood.
  • utahgirl247
    utahgirl247 Posts: 370 Member
    "when you're blue, find something to DO for somebody who may be sadder than you" service to others is a great way to help 'snap out' of the blues. i also find that music helps too. get your ipod, walking shoes and a bottle of water and go to a favorite park or walking path or even your own neighborhood and walk away the blues.

    hope you feel better soon. i think we can all relate to what you are going through.
  • bellstalker
    bellstalker Posts: 30 Member
    Go to your local 'pound' or animal rescue and take a dog for a walk...You can tell the dog anything and they won't tell you to 'get over it' after that you will feel better!! Good luck & I hope you feel better already.
  • angusmike
    angusmike Posts: 97
    Chocolate.
  • Lonerider02
    Lonerider02 Posts: 5
    Music always helps me
  • djc315
    djc315 Posts: 585 Member
    Go to your local 'pound' or animal rescue and take a dog for a walk...You can tell the dog anything and they won't tell you to 'get over it' after that you will feel better!! Good luck & I hope you feel better already.

    I love this. I was going to say I have been finding going for a walk really clears my head. But this? Is just extra special. Not only is it helping you, but it is also helping that dog.
  • utahgirl247
    utahgirl247 Posts: 370 Member
    Here is a great article on 'walking your blues away' see if something like this would help.

    http://www.care2.com/greenliving/walk-your-blues-away.html
  • CassieReannan
    CassieReannan Posts: 1,479 Member
    Inspiring pictures/quotes.. going out for a walk..
  • ritoosh
    ritoosh Posts: 190
    yoga...go out with friends...or just sulk until u get out of it if all else fails
  • victoriadw84
    victoriadw84 Posts: 77 Member
    I turn on songs that really reach out to how I am feeling and sing them at the top of my lungs! I feel like I am shouting out my true feelings, almost like a form of therapy.
    Other times I have taken my dog to our local dog park and seeing all the dogs (like the humane society suggestion) makes me feel happy. They have such a wonderful energy about them and they are all so silly.
  • Aldino557
    Aldino557 Posts: 15
    If you have a significant other, perhaps this is the time to ask for a hug, or you can clean house; that's what my mother does.
  • StarLeopard
    StarLeopard Posts: 80 Member
    I've noticed my moods have evened out a lot on fewer carbs. If I do feel discouraged then exercise is the quickest way out. Not always easy to do but it does usually work.
  • lisadiane41
    lisadiane41 Posts: 141
    Keeping busy is always best. But if you are constantly depressed may see a therapist it may be more serious. A neutral person is always good. I have always suffered from depression and I take Lexapro and I feel so much better. I have my life back. I also see a therapist which helps through the bad days. I go to my local Youth Center which offers counseling for free and/or for scale depending on your salary. Hope you feel better. Remember the best therapy is to love yourself and keep busy and talk to friends. :flowerforyou:
  • iambuttercup
    iambuttercup Posts: 31 Member
    Think of something in the past that made you feel happy, on top of the world.
    Tony Robbins has a good example of how to change state of mind, watch it here:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SALc0u-bDDM&feature=youtube_gdata_player
  • NCchar130
    NCchar130 Posts: 955 Member
    Listening to happy music.

    Watching funny tv shows or movies.

    Extra sleep, if I can. I often wake up in a better mood.

    Time outside in the sunshine.

    Tackling a project around the house (cleaning out a closet, for example)

    Talking to a close friend/relative.

    Writing it all down and sorting it all out. Sounds lame, maybe, but it puts it all into perspective sometimes.

    Playing with my dogs.
  • JessicaBR0
    JessicaBR0 Posts: 256 Member
    Good cardio workout! It gets your endorphins going!
  • mindirella
    mindirella Posts: 63
    Sending you a huge hug! I've been feeling the same way the past two days and don't know why...................

    I'm going to go on a walk and then on a date with my sweetie....hopefully that will get me out of my funk!
  • karebrr23
    karebrr23 Posts: 49
    http://www.buzzfeed.com/daves4/steps-to-instantly-make-your-day-better

    My boyfriend sent this to me when I was having a bad day, and the laugh really helped!
  • silentnemesis
    silentnemesis Posts: 45 Member
    #1: Lifting/exercising: it releases endorphins which will help dull pain (at the least) and maybe some oxytocin as well which is the same as having sex
    #2: Maybe try buying some 5-HTP, it's a supplement for replenishing your serotonin levels (a neurotransmitter in your brain responsible for making you feel happy. being in sunshine releases serotonin for example)
    #3: Sam-E or St. Johns Wort: both help keep your brain at a healthy baseline for some select neurotransmitters as well.

    serotonin is pretty important, most anti-depressants on the market are what's called SSRI's, short for selective-serotonin-reuptake-inhibitor-- the summarize it, anti-depressants cause your brain to release more and more serotonin over time, which is why if you're prescribed to a SSRI it'll take a minimum of a few weeks to feel results.
  • MyOwnSunshine
    MyOwnSunshine Posts: 1,312 Member
    Volunteering with an organization that provides service to those who have good reason to be down is always a good way to put our first world problems in perspective.

    Providing food for someone who has watched their children go hungry, providing assistance to someone who slept under an overpass last night and hasn't been able to shower for weeks, volunteering at a children's hospital so that a parent who is watching their child struggle with a terminal illness can take a nap... these things make you very, very grateful for your nonexistent problems.
  • erikaaaaaaaa
    erikaaaaaaaa Posts: 155 Member
    I had a blue day yesterday (or what I call an Eeyore day-- everything just seems to be going against you), and I just wanted to stay in my bed and not go out so more bad stuff could happen. A friend called about going to a tailgate/football game, and while I just wanted to wallow and be sad, I made myself get up, and go out. I am so happy now that I did! It certainly got me out of my funk. I told my friends about how I was feeling, and they cheered me up 100%. It was also just fun to be dancing around and yelling at some football ;)

    Hope you feel better!
  • wait_loss
    wait_loss Posts: 117 Member
    Sorry I can not help but thanks for the post. I am really struggling with the fall and SAD setting in for the winter. On half the meds from last year and can't seem to shake it either. It is more of a blue feeling. I hope you get better I am glad you posted though this needs to be talked about more.
  • Graceious1
    Graceious1 Posts: 716 Member
    Going for a power walk, jog but the best one is to talk about it. It always helps me to verbalise. This is a great support here too.

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