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Feeling a bit down tonight. How do you guys like to lighten up?

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 9 months ago

I sit still and try to feel the sadness as directly as possible, without any distractions at all.

[–] Sparrow_1029 5 points 9 months ago (2 children)

My wife got me onto a comedy podcast called Bananas on the This is Exactly Right network--it's usually really funny. We both also like Dungeons & Daddies which is a Dungeons and Dragons improv comedy type podcast. Just lay in bed and laugh

[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago

I could use some comedy for sure! I'll look into it.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago

Dungeons and daddies is incredible. It’s hilarious but is also an intense lesson in β€œfuck around and find out.”

[–] [email protected] 5 points 9 months ago

Rewatching Parks & Rec episodes always cheers me up.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (1 children)

Cutting my hair (because I do it myself) or getting a haircut never misses.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 9 months ago (2 children)

Interesting. Do you think it's about changing appearance or exerting control or other?

I rearrange furniture when I need to get out of a rut. I think it's a combo of physical exertion and controlling my environment. My office has had many layouts over the years.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

Just feeling fresh and well groomed, I don't think it's any deeper than that. A shower helps too.

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 9 months ago (1 children)

For me, self care is:

A trip to IKEA

Reading

Putting phone on silent

Playing classical music

Eating IKEA meatballs

Long, hot shower

Getting a shave at the barber shop

Spending time with favourite person

Uber eats from a proper restaurant (not fast food)

Knitting/crocheting

Fixing something that's broken (mechanical, not electrical)

Going for a gentle walk an hour before sunset when it's less hot outside

[–] [email protected] 4 points 9 months ago

IKEA is therapy

[–] [email protected] 4 points 9 months ago

You gotta start it with a positive jam!

[–] [email protected] 4 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

A walk, copius amounts of alcohol (will postpone not solve), a joint with a favourite movie/tv show and a tall glass of choccy milk.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 9 months ago

Shopping, alcohol, gambling, drugs. None of those is my answer.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 9 months ago

Caffeine, and spend money.

[–] pythonoob 4 points 9 months ago (1 children)

I just remember that everything is going to die with the heat death of the universe and I feel at peace.

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 9 months ago

Lists, strong emotive music, niche interest rabbit holes (preferably new) and awful people (It's always Sunny)... I also clean if I'm able, short bursts usually.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Say "bubbles" in the deepest voice you possibly can. It always make me chuckle when in a funk.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 9 months ago

Just wait until you watched a certain little Britain sketch. "Bubbles" will be forever etched into your mind.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 9 months ago

Gummy bears.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (2 children)

Seriously, two things on the internet can help me laugh uncontrollably.

  • Reading Garfield Minus Garfield. It's hilarious when you just imagine that Jon is simply completely neurotic.

  • Or, whatever hilarious "autocorrect" disaster screenshots will do the trick also.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 9 months ago

Singing to your favorite songs

[–] [email protected] 3 points 9 months ago (1 children)

I listen to some Rick Astley.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 9 months ago (1 children)

He's never going to let you down.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago

He's never messed around and hurt me.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

Take a nice shower,get to yoga class even on the days I don't feel like it, treating myself to a nice book or random thing I want, talking to my therapist and letting it all out.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 9 months ago

Listen to music.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 9 months ago
[–] [email protected] 3 points 9 months ago

I quit looking at ALL news sites. And sleep. If I do this for a few days I feel so much better. Other healthy habits help too.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 9 months ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago (1 children)

That doesn't sound like it'd help

[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

Sometimes the only way to deal with bad emotions is to go through them. It's good to take time and recognize your emotions and explore them, if that makes sense. Listening to sad songs might help with that and it helps you feel not alone because someone else feels bad too.

It is important to not dwell too much or else you might turn into a teenage angst version of me and no one wants that.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago (1 children)

I watch the Monster Factory on YouTube. Specifically the more recent Dark Souls 3 episodes with the randomized translator for all text. Always puts be in a good mood.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 9 months ago (1 children)

I didn’t know they were still running. I’ve only seen a few episodes, but the Mass Effect 2 one is one of my comfort vids.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago

They've slowed down by they do one occasionally as new games come out.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago

If you have a dog, wrap them in toilet paper. Ok it's not the best idea in the world but it's really fucking funny.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago

Starlight Brigade feat Dan Avidan

Its all about the hopefull and uplifting music, put it on and go for a walk, tell your family you love them, then appologize to someone you feel you let down. Cry, it only means you care. After, eat a nice home cooked meal and re-watch Loki or Guardians of the Galaxy.

Thats what I like!

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