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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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what's your go-to for picking yourself back up, and shaking it off?
regardless of what / who / why / how it is that you've come to feel a bit blue.. is there anything in particular that helps you quickly snap out of it, and get back to your usual FABulous selves?
usually for me, music helps.
but right now, it's isn't.
i know there are a few of these threads around and about, however i could use the cheering up, so have another 
i hope everyone is okay.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"what's your go-to for picking yourself back up, and shaking it off?
regardless of what / who / why / how it is that you've come to feel a bit blue.. is there anything in particular that helps you quickly snap out of it, and get back to your usual FABulous selves?
usually for me, music helps.
but right now, it's isn't.
i know there are a few of these threads around and about, however i could use the cheering up, so have another
i hope everyone is okay.
Px "
if your down prinny I'm always here for a chin wag xxx |
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I like to write. Not specifically about what gets me down, just, anything really. A process of anything. I think the action helps me, by pen or by keyboard or by phone.
Also this cheered me right up, thanks OP  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Exercise, music and driving do the business for me but recalling a time that I laughed out loud at something is also a big help for a quick fix. Hope your alright  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Music is my go to as well. Or a phone call to a friend. Hope your mood picks up soon. I'll send positive vibes your way x"
what sort of music usually works for you? (i know it's subjective and down to preference.. i'm just curious).
Normally kisstory pulls me round.
Thanks RR, i appreciate it.
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"I like to write. Not specifically about what gets me down, just, anything really. A process of anything. I think the action helps me, by pen or by keyboard or by phone.
Also this cheered me right up, thanks OP "
Writing is wonderful catharsis. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Dragging myself off out for a walk or drive.
Hot bath, tunes, candles.
Baking something lovely.
Making plans/writing things down.
Some days I just don't want to leave the house or chat to anyone so a bit of self care is vital. Fresh jarmies, cuddles with my cat and some some easy viewing telly makes me feel a little better x
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Music..usually helps but being housebound limits how effective this is. I prefer long walks alone. Sadly not really an option.
Gym..again not an option currently. Would really love to vent on a punch bag or pound some miles on a treadmill
The sea. Can't get there till public transport is a lot less risky.
So instead I've opted for a girlie night in the garden with besties. Just waiting for us all to be free on a dry night and hopefully that will be at least a little effective on my current mood |
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"Music is my go to as well. Or a phone call to a friend. Hope your mood picks up soon. I'll send positive vibes your way x
what sort of music usually works for you? (i know it's subjective and down to preference.. i'm just curious).
Normally kisstory pulls me round.
Thanks RR, i appreciate it.
Px"
Really cheesy pop or motown. Anything I can sing along with, very loudly and very badly x |
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"Music is my go to as well. Or a phone call to a friend. Hope your mood picks up soon. I'll send positive vibes your way x
what sort of music usually works for you? (i know it's subjective and down to preference.. i'm just curious).
Normally kisstory pulls me round.
Thanks RR, i appreciate it.
Px
Really cheesy pop or motown. Anything I can sing along with, very loudly and very badly x"
Memories of certain menaces make me laugh  |
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"Music is my go to as well. Or a phone call to a friend. Hope your mood picks up soon. I'll send positive vibes your way x
what sort of music usually works for you? (i know it's subjective and down to preference.. i'm just curious).
Normally kisstory pulls me round.
Thanks RR, i appreciate it.
Px
Really cheesy pop or motown. Anything I can sing along with, very loudly and very badly x
Memories of certain menaces make me laugh "
My next thing that cheers me up. My friends. You loves me really x  |
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"Music is my go to as well. Or a phone call to a friend. Hope your mood picks up soon. I'll send positive vibes your way x
what sort of music usually works for you? (i know it's subjective and down to preference.. i'm just curious).
Normally kisstory pulls me round.
Thanks RR, i appreciate it.
Px
Really cheesy pop or motown. Anything I can sing along with, very loudly and very badly x
Memories of certain menaces make me laugh
My next thing that cheers me up. My friends. You loves me really x "
I do but I'm glad it wasn't me you were chasing  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I find a Gratitude List really helps. Either written down or mentally noted.
I find these work great for me after a particularly challenging day. I'll reflect on 10 things that I'm truly grateful for |
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By *ruebameMan
over a year ago
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"what's your go-to for picking yourself back up, and shaking it off?
regardless of what / who / why / how it is that you've come to feel a bit blue.. is there anything in particular that helps you quickly snap out of it, and get back to your usual FABulous selves?
usually for me, music helps.
but right now, it's isn't.
i know there are a few of these threads around and about, however i could use the cheering up, so have another
i hope everyone is okay.
Px "
When I'm feeling like that I just log on here look at your pictures usually works |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Sometimes listening to music though I think I often pick a mood emphasiser rather than changer, often yoga, being outside, talking with a friend can be such a balm. Singing with my friends. Reading. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Leg shaking orgasms seem to help me.
Second to that, I try to set myself manageable goals, even boring ones, like cleaning the oven or pairing up the odd socks. It makes me feel better knowing I’ve achieved somethin productive, however small it is. 
Hope you’re feeling better soon. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I have never been so down and lonely in all my life. I slip further into depression. Is it unreasonable to want someone to hold you close.Just for awhile... |
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Ive had a few days not feeling the greatest over the weekend, but i just got up a little bit earlier than usual, went for a longer jog looked at myself in the mirror and gave myself a little motivational 'you got this' seems to have done a world of difference |
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It varies :
I listen to or play some music.
Get lost in a hobby for a bit.
Go for a walk or do some other exercise.
Play with pets.
Log on here.
I tend to find it ruins my focus until I sort it so it can take me a while to find the right distraction whilst my mood sorts itself out. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I go to the beach. Sometimes when I'm there I'll write or read or just watch the waves.
Sometimes I'll have a good cry to try and get rid of all my feelings |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I have never been so down and lonely in all my life. I slip further into depression. Is it unreasonable to want someone to hold you close.Just for awhile..."
It's not unreasonable at all. But I think if someone held me tight right now,i'd cry. Sending you a virtual hug to let you know that someone cares x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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somehow, it seems so much easier for a lady. I can only speak for myself. Men find it difficult to talk . hence being lonely...…….I withdraw into my loneliness. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Being behind a locked door with a bath full of warm water and essential oils, relaxing music up loud so I can cry undetected.
Or if I can't get into the bathroom and nice walk in the woods on my own.
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Depending on the depth of mood, it can be anything from taking a step back, switching off, a joke / interaction with a mate, going for a quiet walk (rare) or drawing. Lately the only thing that works is sleep, switch off and let the day slip by |
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It depends, a walk in the park or like now a few minutes enjoying the sunshine in the garden helps.
But music is good to brighten me up as well. I have strange taste here: Mo-town, classic 60/70s soul and rock and strangely Baroque trumpet and organ concertos.
If I am really feeling blue, I get myself a small drink, put on the headphones and listen to the blues of BB King or Eric Clapton. And then the blue mood becomes a blues mood and I am feeling more relaxed and less alone  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"what's your go-to for picking yourself back up, and shaking it off?
regardless of what / who / why / how it is that you've come to feel a bit blue.. is there anything in particular that helps you quickly snap out of it, and get back to your usual FABulous selves?
usually for me, music helps.
but right now, it's isn't.
i know there are a few of these threads around and about, however i could use the cheering up, so have another
i hope everyone is okay.
Px "
Music works for me but I also have some "word porn" saved on my phone. I go back and read through them to give me a little kick up the arse. |
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