Do you come to My Lot to cheer yourself up?

Cheerful! - Why is this guy smiling? Has he just been on the internet? Unlikely, as this photo was taken long before there was any internet. A strange time for sure...but folks still managed to be cheery.
United Kingdom
December 26, 2010 4:06am CST
I do. Sometimes, when I'm down, I'll come to My Lot and post a response to a discussion; and it'll help to cheer me up, because I've done something creative. What I like about My Lot is that once you've created a discussion or response, it's permanent: there's a sense of achievement in writing something for My Lot; it's cathartic; as I believe all creativity is. I firmly believe that activity, creativity, work are some of the best antidotes to the blues around. They get your mind off them; and give you the sense that you are amounting to something. So recovery is possible.
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@eurekafemme (5877)
• Philippines
27 Dec 10
Yes, I do. There were times in the past that I felt to sad and depressed. I come to mylot to seek comfort and peace. Here, I find the enjoyment and happiness I ca never find in my real life. (long story). I enjoy being here. And for a couple of years now, Mylot has become a home, a school and a sanctuary for me.:)
• United Kingdom
29 Dec 10
I'm sorry to hear you were so sad and depressed; and that you can't find happiness in your life; that is very sad. But it's good to hear you find comfort and peace here at My Lot. I hope you continue to do so.
• Philippines
30 Dec 10
Hi, Carl. Don't feel sorry for me now. I am doing well in coping up with my situation. GOd is still sooo good to me. Mylot is a place where I found true and sincere friendship even if I haven't met anyone here yet in person.
• United States
26 Dec 10
You are already something. You are a writer! I'm glad you come here and you cheer up! Me? I come here to connect or in your case reconnect with friends. Or to vent. Or to ask questions.I agree. Once it is written here , it is forever. And after I vent , I do feel so much better.
• United Kingdom
26 Dec 10
Thank you Sarah. Yes, the magic of My Lot is that once it's here, it here, it's very cathartic.
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• United States
26 Dec 10
You are so welcome. What are friends for?
• United Kingdom
27 Dec 10
I should imagine that I log into My Lot for a number of different reasons! This is definitely the place to be if you want to learn new things and I have certainly learnt a lot from others since first joining, I think we each have something to share with others when we are here. There's no doubt that My Lot can cheer you up as well and it certainly has cheered me up and I feel good and I generally love to write and My Lot helps me with this. I must admit that I have been finding it difficult to create new discussions, I struggle to come up with a new topic that has not already been taken! Yes, thee's definitely the sense of feeling creative and I think that the more that you write the better and more creative your writing becomes! I guess you can discuss and debate about anything these days and I should remember this when I try and create my next discussion! Anyway, it's been quiet this Christmas and I have been stuck in front of my television, so many repeats! I guess I will make more effort here come the new year. Andrew
• United Kingdom
29 Dec 10
Hi Andrew. I bypassed TV this year, but yes I imagine there were a lot of repeats! Thanks for responding and a happy new year to you!
@cynthiann (18602)
• Jamaica
27 Dec 10
Yep - I often have a rant and everyone cheers me up or gives me hugs. Am sending you double or even triple
• United Kingdom
29 Jan 11
Thank you, Cynthiann...:o)
@krajibg (11923)
• Guwahati, India
27 Dec 10
Well, I come to mylot not just the bucks but to get away from the routine life. You get people of different country and tastes and is nice knowing people and their minds.
• United Kingdom
29 Dec 10
Yes, it is, thanks for responding.
@hexebella (1136)
• Philippines
27 Dec 10
I just joined My Lot a week ago and I always visit this site and hang around since them. I felt I found a community being here, expressing thoughts and feelings without being judged. It's another way to express yourself and a form of mental activity as well. Our brain is like our body, it needs to be working to function well. I feel some kind of satisfaction after contributing to the topics initiated by members. I am also learning from reading other posts and getting vital information. Why I have not found this site before? Nobody introduced me, but still thankful that I found this kind of website. I have sent invitations to all my friends and nobody accepted to join me. All of them prefers the blah blah blah in facebook. They just don't know what they are missing. Logging in to My Lot is more than just to cheer myself. We also give happiness and satisfaction to other members by participating in the discussion, contributing our opinions and giving helpful tips. Cheers to My Lot and all My Lotters!
• United Kingdom
29 Dec 10
Yes; that is exactly right: there is satisfaction in contributing to topics initiated by members. Thank you for responding.
@GardenGerty (157645)
• United States
27 Dec 10
When I first started on MyLot I was in kind of a down mood. I found that being here really did help my perspective. I did not ask for help with things, but I was able to give people help and it made me feel really good. I love the interactions here. Yes, I do come to Mylot to cheer up.
@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
26 Dec 10
oh you are so wise. i couldnt have said it better. yes, i often come just to get my mind working and happy. i can rant and ask for help etc. and my friends never disappoint me. always helpful and ive heard ive been helpful to them. its a wonderful life here.
• United Kingdom
29 Jan 11
Yes, it is...
@Lance26 (956)
• Philippines
29 Dec 10
Mylot is my new Facebook so I always come here in daily basis whatever my mood is. If not responding discussion I just enjoy reading posts of my interest and yes it's cheering up.
@anitoton (389)
• Kolkata, India
26 Dec 10
yes mee too.when i am angry with something i come to my lot and post a discussion on that topic.and discuss on that topic.i get some new ideas here,sometimes i feel comfortable by writing it here..i can really freshen my mind here..
• United Kingdom
29 Jan 11
That's great! Thanks for responding.
@ren1982 (341)
26 Dec 10
i have only just found mylot a few days ago and havnt stopped coming on here. its great way to spend time and yes cheer your self up i spend all my time on my own really so the last few days coming on here joining in and reading posts has really been great fun!
• United Kingdom
26 Dec 10
Thanks for responding; I'm glad you enjoy coming to My Lot and that it cheers you up; long may you continue to find it fun and good company.