If feeling down...what is it come to your mind to do?

@SimpleBB (1329)
Philippines
September 13, 2010 7:38am CST
I'm really feeling down right now, and if I'm in this mood, I usually want to do something that will make me cheer up. People usually get into a mood like there's nothing that can ease our mood or someone who can cheer us up. If I feel this way, the only thing I want is to get out and go somewhere else. Sometime, I go to a joy ride. I just ride a public transpo and just take a ride to where it will take me. I just want to breath in a fresh air, and see something different. That's the only way I can do to ease my mood. How about you? What do you do or want to do if you're feeling down? Care to share it? Thanks and happy mylotting.
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20 responses
• Philippines
14 Sep 10
When I feel depressed and feeling down there is one place that comes in my mind to visit and that is church asking God to give me strength and share to Him my problems after that I want to be with my family and their presence coz they also give me courage and inspiration to fight for whatever problems I have encounter.
@SimpleBB (1329)
• Philippines
14 Sep 10
Oh yes, very well said. Our Almighty is the only one can give us good advice and can provide proper guidance for all our burden. Having a supportive family would also of significance if we're feeling down. Thanks for sharing your opinion here. Happy mylotting.
• Philippines
15 Sep 10
Thank SimpleBB for the comment that's why we should honor God for the blessings He given us and for the family He given me...Happy mylotting
• United States
14 Sep 10
When I feel really awful, I go to sleep. Even if I'm not tired, I have no trouble falling asleep. When I wake up I always feel better.
@SimpleBB (1329)
• Philippines
14 Sep 10
Nice outlet, no problem of spending any effort huh? How I wish to learn that mcharney. Thanks for sharing your idea of getting rid of bad mood. That's cool. Happy mylotting to you and also to Kawish.
• Pakistan
14 Sep 10
goood
@sender621 (14894)
• United States
14 Sep 10
When i am feeling down and I have the blues, I like to do something that will lift my spirits back up. i like to listen to some of my favorite music. thay will usually do the trick for me.
@SimpleBB (1329)
• Philippines
14 Sep 10
Thanks for dropping your lines here and this will surely consider to lighten up our mood. Happy mylotting.
@gjax57 (897)
• United States
14 Sep 10
I put on some music and I dance myself into a good mood, try it it REALLY works...aw Simple for what its worth I'M here if you want to chat i'm a good listener :)
@SimpleBB (1329)
• Philippines
14 Sep 10
Thanks a lot gjazx. Not only for offering such ideas but as well as youself as a good listener. Thanks for a very nice gesture of yours. I'll take note of that. Happy mylotting.
14 Sep 10
When I am feeling down I usually go out alone or if there is some friends who can share expenses to a bar. :) Sometimes I just face to a computer a chat or browse to the net and look for something that can give me extra income.
@SimpleBB (1329)
• Philippines
14 Sep 10
LOL..thanks to you belly_ring. Bar hopping is such an expensive outlet, but yes if we feeling blue, sometime it's not only the way but means also is needed to cheer us up. Thanks for your thoughts. Happy mylotting.
• Philippines
15 Sep 10
haaayyy.. nothing to do.. just lay in bed or talk to someone who can cheer me up..
@SimpleBB (1329)
• Philippines
16 Sep 10
Thanks kajie, So cool, thanks for dropping your lines in this post.
@bird123 (10632)
• United States
14 Sep 10
Since I have learned to value happy over sad,nothing really gets me down. I know that no matter what happens there is always ICE CREAM!!!
@SimpleBB (1329)
• Philippines
14 Sep 10
Oowww. ICE CREAM. Actually, stressed if you read backward means desserts. Well taking ice cream as an outlet can be consider. And it can subside emotion and it's really cool, literally...lol. Thanks for responding here.
@ebuscat (5935)
• Philippines
14 Sep 10
For me if I'm feeling down time for me to pray to Jehovah God that he can cure me and back to normal what I'm feel.
@SimpleBB (1329)
• Philippines
14 Sep 10
You're right. maybe we just forgot somehow that we need to cast all our burdens to Him. Thanks for this good and timely reminder. Happy mylotting.
• United States
14 Sep 10
If I am feeling down the more i write articles..the more I sing karaoke..never realize I started doing it from morning until early morning next day! then the longer I sleep. until I feel better when I wake up next day! opppssssss.. I forgot I have baby..that says: mommy I am hungry! lol..but my husband is there for him he knows why I am doing it! and he understand it.
@SimpleBB (1329)
• Philippines
14 Sep 10
Well atleast no need for you to find people who would understand you. And you're lucky to have an understanding and supportive husband. Writing is also a good outlet of expressing our emotions. Thanks for your shared ideas and responding to this post. Happymylotting.
@Sanitary (3968)
• Singapore
14 Sep 10
If u'r feeling down, laugh. IF u can't bring yourself to laugh, then cry. It's simple. DOn't bottle up our own feelings. It's better to vent them out whenever possible, so that happiness will come to u sooner. There are many ways to find happiness, such as taking a joy ride, or be doing something u enjoy. If u really have no mood for those, try out something different and challenging, something u wanted to do, but has got no time. Or, do something u have always hated to do. Somehow or other, u might end up taking a liking to it.
@SimpleBB (1329)
• Philippines
14 Sep 10
Thanks for your response, actually that's what I really want to be. A positive thinker, accept what's happening and try not to control it. And you're right, finding happiness is in our own hands and there's really lot of ways. Thanks for these nice words. Happy mylotting.
@jhyan007 (467)
• Philippines
14 Sep 10
...when im feeling down, either i go to sleep, listen to my favorite music or better yet, walk on a seaside...they all work for me...although, i prefer the latter since it helps me a lot when im down and i can breathe fresh air to calms me down...
@SimpleBB (1329)
• Philippines
14 Sep 10
The ambiance in the seashore really sooth one's mood and together with fresh air. Thanks for responding here in this post. Happy mylotting.
@ZeXyRech (38)
14 Sep 10
Yes. Same here. When I am feeling down, I think of something that will really cheer me up like going to places where I can find enjoyment. I also talk to people/ friends who I know can make my day or would just simple make me feel better somehow. I have a motorcyle, and yes, joyride is an effective way to ease your depression. Seeing beautiful places around you and people you haven't seen a long time ago will make you feel better..
@SimpleBB (1329)
• Philippines
14 Sep 10
So you see? Joyride is an enjoyable outlet. Being in a new place and meeting new people can change our mood. But take care in riding in your motorcycle. Thanks for posting your experience and shared it with us, your mylotters.
@richard03 (133)
• Philippines
14 Sep 10
if i'm feeling down, i go for a walk, or ride my bike and feel the wind, this helps me relax my mind. or go to the computer shop and play games with my friends, for you i suggest you watch a funny movie so that you can forget the thing that made you upset, or you can just lie on on your bed, and reflect on yourself. there are a lot of thing that you can do just don't solve it with violence or other unnecessary things to do.good luck
@SimpleBB (1329)
• Philippines
14 Sep 10
There's really lot of things to divert one's focus just to get rid of something that upset us. Well probably, violence really must be the least on the list. Violence won't do good for us. Thanks for this advice and happy mylotting.
• United States
14 Sep 10
I guess I'm the only one who does what I do. I usually just let my self be sad for a little while. I know it sounds weird but it kind of makes me feel better.
@SimpleBB (1329)
• Philippines
14 Sep 10
Well of course, I won't react for how you handle your emotion. May be it sounds weird for you, but I know that people are different in many aspects, and you're not exempted to that. It is your system that accept this way that makes you feel better, and no one are entitled to questioned you. Thanks for responding to this post,DancinL. Happy mylotting.
@Graceekwenx (3160)
• Philippines
13 Sep 10
i open my laptop and chat away. Sometimes, i go out with my friends.
@SimpleBB (1329)
• Philippines
13 Sep 10
Well Graceekwenx, thanks for being the first one to drop your lines on this post. I believe that chatting is also fine, well as what I did just right now, came into mylot and chat aiming to find ways of how to get rid of this down moment. Talking with someone can be of help really. Atleast you can release and get advices.
@deve_annrn (1856)
• Philippines
13 Sep 10
When I am feeling down.., I want to breath fresh air too.., I need to go out and unwind.., Because If I stay in my room and lock myself up.. I would feel suffocated and it makes me wanna burst out.., It makes my chest tight.., =)
@SimpleBB (1329)
• Philippines
13 Sep 10
If we opted to be alone, the more we feel the burden. And yes, it made us feel more suffocated. What we need really is space, air to breath to let go of our feeling. Wheww, life's really unpredictable, sometimes it make us feel like wanting to be alone, or either needing someone around to console us.
• Philippines
13 Sep 10
Try to watch movies or read comic books, sometimes I just went to breath some fresh air. I also take a walk to our city plaza and just watch time pass by.
@SimpleBB (1329)
• Philippines
13 Sep 10
Thanks artnoble, Your words remind me of my former boss. Whenever he notice me not in good mood, he keeps on telling my "hey you can take a walk and see those vehicles passing by, it can really change your mood", isn't he's nice? Reading animated books brings us to our childhood without problems. That can be cool also. thanks for the ideas too.
@formidexo (1351)
• Canada
13 Sep 10
I also reach a point where I have to just get out of the house. Here, it looks like the rain has stopped, the sunshine is out, and I too must go out. I have people to visit, people to see and things I must do.
@SimpleBB (1329)
• Philippines
14 Sep 10
yes meeting some people who could inspired us or people on different jolly mood, could help us ease our feeling. Being alone, oftenly won't do good if we don't know how to handle our emotion.Thanks for sharing your experience as the posted issue here.
@ergfortes (516)
• Philippines
13 Sep 10
when i feel too depressed and lonely i get my bag pack some stuff and head on to a place quiet. i usually go to a far coffee shop. i love coffee and it makes me feel relieved while i listen to my favorite music and sing with it. that's what i do. and by the way i cry a lot, just to release all the tension. :)
@triondem (151)
• Estonia
13 Sep 10
Well I usually do some sports or chill out with my friends. Thats pretty good idea - chill out with my friends.
@SimpleBB (1329)
• Philippines
13 Sep 10
Having friedns around is really a blessing. Being alone can worsen the situation I think. Having ears to listen and shoulder to cry on is really a big help for low moments of our lives. And as a friend, I know it's our role...to cheer up a low spirited friend.