What do you do when you’re emotionally spent?
Hannahwalksfar
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I’m really emotionally exhausted today. I have nothing. Really bad week just piled on top of me. I was meant to work out today and I just didn’t have it in me. Instead I took myself out for coffee and a sandwich at my friend’s cafe and we sat and chatted. I nearly broke down in there but composed myself. I normally come home and decompress by watching a movie but to top it off my computer is updating super slow so I can’t even do that. I’m now just browsing on my phone but it got me thinking and wondering what others do when they need to decompress. So, what are your methods of self-care when you are emotionally wrecked?
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I feel emotionally wrecked too. It's good to have a conversation and share whatever is on your mind. It alleviates stress and you're not dealing with it alone or unheard. I think feeling emotionally spent draws attention to communication issues I have and it inspires me to talk more. I get out of my head where things always look worse. My perspectives tend to be pretty negative.2
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I find it helps to write everything down. Or just play sad songs on Spotify and cry alone in the kitchen. The writing is definitely the healthier option!4
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The gym actually... angry workouts are my best ones. 🤷🏼♀️5
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Writing is a good way to work through something troubling. If I'm just mentally and emotionally drained I like to get out of my own head and into a book. Preferably out in my back yard. Alone. It's really important to avoid contact with other people until I regain my equilibrium.2
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I feel like I’m just completely run dry atm. I don’t have the energy for anything. I might go to bed lol. I’m so glad you all have your go to coping methods.2
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Same! But I eat well daily and I'm fit and healthy so I know it's not 'real' exhaustion and I will force myself out to be around people.
The ideal situation is either go cry to a friend or go to a big party where you can be around people but not have to actually interact with anyone.
I used to run a LOT - long distance so I could stay out for a few hours but I think it can actually make you worse at the end of it. But yeah just cry. It's a natural de-stressor0 -
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Being out in nature.1
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A Five State Crime Spree usually seems to cheer me up.....4
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I've been writing alot, I find music helps me alot too or a walk on the beach ❤ when I need to breakdown I just let it out instead of always trying to keep it in like I've always done in the past. I hope you feel better soon 😊4
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I usually spend time alone. Like, I isolate myself as much as possible, for a few days. Ofc I'm an introvert, so that just comes with the territory3
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A nap or a good night's sleep reboots, refreshes my brain4
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- Long walks
- Sleeping
- Vegging out with drink of your choice (if you drink)
- Crocheting/knitting
- Sitting in nature absorbing the scenery
- Read a book in bed/fall asleep
- A nice relaxing bath with some calm music (whatever works for you)
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manic depressive apartment cleaning4
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I have a good cry and hug my dogs
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Turn on some hardcore, adrenaline pumping music & sing/scream to the top of my lungs!!1
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melissawill2017 wrote: »Turn on some hardcore, adrenaline pumping music & sing/scream to the top of my lungs!!
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If walking or running outside is not an option, I will read...reading gets rid of those million little things that need to be worried about and go on a constant loop in my head especially when I'm emotionally wrecked. Writing and reading is what I do for a living so reading something I want to and not have to edit it is a joy and the best escape!💗2
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curl up in a ball and watch 'The office' while stuffing my face with Ben and Jerrys2
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When I'm really emotionally spent - I prefer to be alone to recharge.
1. Long walks with my dogs or take one of my horses for a ride.
2. Manically Clean - the house, the barn, stalls, weed eat, mow the lawn - it's oddly therapeutic
3. Just sit at the barn with a stiff drink & talk to my animals
4. Write things down
5. Bubble bath with soothing music
6. Work on my garden
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I snuggle with the doggo and binge something on Netflix. My last binge was Blue Bloods. Doggo says he likes Blue Bloods, too.1
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Come to think about it... I am pretty spent at work at the moment. I took a mental break and came here, but I have happy music in the background. Currently Jimmy Buffett is making me happy. Some days I resort to Five Death Metal. Today, is not that dark.1
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