What always makes you feel better when you’re upset?

Philippines
March 10, 2009 7:21pm CST
I'm sure there's always one thing that makes us feel better when we're upset. For me, it's eating chocolates and when my very close friend is telling me a joke, even if it's corny; so far, it never fails. How about you guys?
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• Philippines
13 Mar 09
Hi dutchess. For me, a tight hug from my daughter and my husband always works. It just takes away the load and makes me feel so much better. As for food, it's either ice cream or chocolate...much better if I can have both.LOL Thanks. Have a great weekend!
• Philippines
13 Mar 09
Hi elmolovesu! Thanks for responding . Your response makes me wanna start a family right now, lol It's so nice to be loved, right? Just takes all the stress away. Have a great weekend, too.
@hanasays (212)
• United States
12 Mar 09
I have an Emergency Kitten Folder full of pictures of cute kittens and baby bunnies. Whenever I'm upset, I scroll through the folder. No matter how sad I am, it doesn't fail to help at least a little. It doesn't necessarily make me super happy and cheerful, but it is at least soothing.
• Philippines
13 Mar 09
Emergency Kitten Folder cool! I wanna see it
• Dallas, Texas
12 Mar 09
I think of ways o things I can do to learn how to make whatever I am upset about better and how to avoid the pain again. Then I visualize myself happy and proud that I found a solution to the problem that was upsettin me. And if that does not work - I get a 6 pack - lol
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• Philippines
13 Mar 09
that's right, always think positive 'cause it won't do any good if we're always pessimistic on things. Always cheer up 'cause life may get a bit harder but it's still good
@sudalunts (5523)
• United States
11 Mar 09
Usually, when I am upset I have to come out of it by myself. Actually, I am upset now, and food is the last thing on my mind. I usually rather be left alone, and eventually I will come out of it. My husband is trying to make me feel better, but he knows that I rather be alone at distressing times.
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• Philippines
13 Mar 09
Hey sudalunts! Thanks for your response! I agree that we really need time for ourselves to be alone.
@UK_Shree (3603)
11 Mar 09
Usually when I speak to someone close to me, such as my partner and we have lighthearted conversation I do tend to feel a lot better. A warm loving hug tends to help me feel better too! Oh and some really cheesy pizza usually does the trick too
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• Philippines
13 Mar 09
Nothing like a warm big hug, it makes me feel better too Knowing that there's someone you could always lean on. I love pizza! I suddenly feel like eating
• United States
12 Mar 09
Hey Dutchess!! My niece and my dogs can always make me laugh, no matter what. Or some times I will put on a song that I like and that will put me in a better mood. Sometimes if I'm really grumpy I'll put on a silly song and do funny dances with my niece and dog. That always makes me laugh
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• Philippines
13 Mar 09
Hey corty! Thanks for the response. Dogs and your niece? Sounds like trouble and fun, lol Speaking of dog, I was planning to have a siberian husky and yeah, listening to music always makes us feel better when we're upset, no doubt about it.
@mansha (6298)
• India
11 Mar 09
I used to eat a full bar of chocolate with the coffee but now I deliberately avoid indulging in that, infact now I sit alone with myself and think over things and try and find something positive in the whole affaire that is upsetting to me and with some time of meditationa dn listening to songs I do get over my emotional turmoil and start the day afresh.
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• Philippines
13 Mar 09
Yeah, it's a bit unhealthy to eat chocolates and drink healthy, specially for the heart, but, it doesn't heart when it's just in moderation Very nice response, it always helps to stay positive
@Leykon (577)
• Canada
11 Mar 09
If there's a food that makes me feel better its Ice Cream.I guess I would have to say talking to anyone of our children or grandchildren.Even if one is down the others are always there to pull the spirits up
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• Philippines
11 Mar 09
Kids are just natural energy boosters it's so fun to watch and talk to them
@Grandmaof2 (7579)
• Canada
11 Mar 09
I love your question and it won't take me long to answer because No thought at all needs to go into this question. When I'm upset all I need is people like you on my friends list here at myLot to say things like,"It's OK Grandma, we still love you." I would be like a fish out of water without myLot, I'm SERIOUS!!!
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• Philippines
11 Mar 09
Aw, that's so sweet Thanks, grandmaof2. It's so nice too that I have people like you on my friends list and it's nice that we have a site like Mylot that provides one of the nicest online community in the web. Thanks again for your kind words
@Bebs08 (10681)
• United States
11 Mar 09
What makes me feel better when I'm upset? well, I just watch comedy of my favorite shoe on TV and I will forget my being upset. It makes me feel better when I started to laugh watching the show. I forget that I am upset. hahaha...
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• Philippines
11 Mar 09
Yeah, watching helps a great deal when we're not in the mood and comedy shows are simply the best
• Philippines
11 Mar 09
whenever i am upset i always eat ice cream or if my best friend has his free time then we go hang out together...that's what i do to lighten my feeling..^^
• Philippines
11 Mar 09
That definitely sounds like fun
@Ritchelle (3790)
• Philippines
11 Mar 09
when i'm upset and my little son would give me a kiss, man, everything would be forgotten and forgiven.
• Philippines
11 Mar 09
Aw, sweet...
• United States
11 Mar 09
Getting a bone-crushing hug from a friend unexpectedly, then dancing in the rain with said friend. Later, go watch cheesy horror movies with them. (Thanks, DeVante'!
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• Philippines
11 Mar 09
That's nice. Seems like it was a special friend It's so cool to dance in the rain
@acie_21 (5633)
• Philippines
30 Aug 09
heheheh!i loved shopping...whenever i get upset i go the mall with my bestfriend.. enjoy buying things i want!food trips! and ofcourse!ice cream! to cheer me up more! have a nice day!
• China
11 Mar 09
My way of getting out from upset is to convince myself that I am the best ,then,why can someone still be upset when he/she is the best?also ,sometimes I hang out or tell my best friend about my affairs,I feel much better this way,but I never eat something,for I can take in nothing when I am upset.
@savypat (20216)
• United States
11 Mar 09
Chocolate, hands down that is the best stuff and top it off with a little boose. that will chinch the deal as far as I'm concerned. A friendly smile and a good laugh are almost as good.
@au_dawn (76)
• Philippines
15 Mar 09
Doing physical activities then eating ice cream or something sweet helps me feel much better when I'm upset. :D
@unchie (122)
• Philippines
15 Mar 09
yeah eating chocolate makes me feel better or ice cream..But i guess my son's hug and kisses is more effective..He always brighten my day and makes me feel better when im upset^_^
@jayvz07 (57)
• Philippines
15 Mar 09
well, i just to use my computer by myself and i forgot all the sad things i got that day.. LOL
@mizstress (719)
• Philippines
11 Mar 09
i also do the chocolate therapy. hehehe if not i go to amusement park and play arcade games, mall for some shopping or watch movies. :