What do you do when you're feeling like shit? -

[Reddit Avenger]

I debated making this thread since I figured it'd come off as attention whore-y, in addition to me not being the most active poster in the world (or even knowing if there's a thread for this kinda stuff) but fuck it.

What do you do when you feel like shit? Like not just "oh I'm feeling a bit blue because it's shitty out and it's sunday", but like "I want to literally through myself into traffic because I want to die". I'm not gonna bore with my personal problems or anything but what do you do? Is there even anything you can do?

 

[Trickie]

1. Make sure you've been eating well. Eat a good meal if you haven't already— no junk food. Make sure you're drinking water too.
2. Get in a good shower or even a nice bath if you haven't already.
3. Clean up your living area.
4. Nap or get some sleep if you need to/ if you can.
5. Take a short walk, doesn't have to be long, just enough to change the scenery a little.

Apart from those things, I find that everyone's solutions tend to be different.

 

[Gunslinger]

Any sort of artistic outlet like drawing, painting, or writing can help as well. Sometimes putting what you're going through on paper or canvas can help to clear some of the negativity from your thoughts. It doesn't matter if you're artistically inclined or not just putting pen to paper can relieve stress. Also try not to be too hard on yourself. If you are angry or disappointed in yourself in addition to what you're already experiencing it makes things worse.

 

[Da Pickle Monsta]

1.) Go for a long drive.
2.) Listen to this song:

Spoiler

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3.) Mow the lawn.
4.) Go on a rampage in GTAV.

I used to go for a long run, but I can't do that anymore because my physical therapist would kill me.

 

[dabluearmedbandit]

Get drunk and pick a fight somewhere


Edit: unless you live somewhere lame where they'll actually call the cops over a scuffle

 

[Cubanodun]

Dying is a just a bad solution for menial problems, if you have something that you like, learn all about it, master it, like animation? get into animation, like games? develop a taste that would put the fat guys of /v/ to shame, like arts? go to pixiv and learn the tricks of the trade, there is always a way

 

[Bronchitis that Lingers]

I don't mean to pry, but do you have a chemical imbalance? I was feeling like utter shit today as well, and took a dopamine precursor to help me out. A more natural way is green tea and dark chocolate. There's a bunch of different foods for every type of crappy emotion you feel, but the two I listed are especially good for those really low thoughts, if you don't want to go the supplement route.
What things do you like to do? Any guilty pleasures? Sometimes indulging in these things can make you think of happier times and help get your mind out of that negative loop. Ie I made some stir fry and watched Star Trek TNG when I was close to breaking down today, because cooking and Patrick Stewart's voice are comforting to me. The brain has links to these things, and often is conditioned to release mood increasing chemicals when those same things are reproduced.
I hope you feel better soon. Days like this really suck.

 

[Reddit Avenger]

I don't mean to pry, but do you have a chemical imbalance? I was feeling like utter shit today as well, and took a dopamine precursor to help me out. A more natural way is green tea and dark chocolate. There's a bunch of different foods for every type of crappy emotion you feel, but the two I listed are especially good for those really low thoughts, if you don't want to go the supplement route.
What things do you like to do? Any guilty pleasures? Sometimes indulging in these things can make you think of happier times and help get your mind out of that negative loop. Ie I made some stir fry and watched Star Trek TNG when I was close to breaking down today, because cooking and Patrick Stewart's voice are comforting to me. The brain has links to these things, and often is conditioned to release mood increasing chemicals when those same things are reproduced.
I hope you feel better soon. Days like this really suck.

I dunno, I have a history of being prescribed antidepressants, anti-psychotics (albeit for tourettes but there could have been secondary motivations idk), and I'm currently on adderall and some other antidepressant. So it's probably safe to assume my head is a bit fucked, even if I'm not sure as to exactly how.

Maybe I'll just make some green tea since I haven't had any in like forever (been drinking too much pepsi) so maybe I'll just make some and watch some cartoons or something like a proper adult.

Any sort of artistic outlet like drawing, painting, or writing can help as well. Sometimes putting what you're going through on paper or canvas can help to clear some of the negativity from your thoughts. It doesn't matter if you're artistically inclined or not just putting pen to paper can relieve stress. Also try not to be too hard on yourself. If you are angry or disappointed in yourself in addition to what you're already experiencing it makes things worse.

I do draw a lot (usually for 4chan weirdos), but I always end up doing what you described and getting demotivated and/or pissed off since I'm insanely self-critical about literally everything. In any case these are all temporary solutions since a lot of this stems from the aforementioned personal problems.

 

[TheProdigalStunna]

-Listen to music
-Bike around the neighborhood
-Talk to a friend (but not about your problems)
-Watch a TV show or movie
-Play comfy vidya
-Get shit-faced (fucked up but true)

 

[CWCissey]

Get pissed and sing along to Smiths and/or Morrissey songs.

Avoid Joy Division, seriously, that's not a place you want to go when you're feeling like this...

 

[Yawning Asperchu]

Like others have said, listening to good music helps. If I'm down but not out I'll listen to something fun and silly like MSI. If I'm already past that point then anything meaningful and/or inspirational, but not too emotional, is better (The Streets or Muse usually, for me).

Weed.

Talk things over with a loved or trusted one, preferrably over a cigarette.

Watch motivational videos on YouTube.

Lurk and/or post on Kiwi Farms (not joking).

 

[ASoulMan]

Either watch videos, play games, or listen to music.

 

[chimpburgers]

Exercise
Draw
Laugh at some lolcows
Find some good music to listen to
Binge watch something

 

[Bogs]

Or listen to Springsteen's Darkness on the Edge of Town

 

[Bronchitis that Lingers]

I dunno, I have a history of being prescribed antidepressants, anti-psychotics (albeit for tourettes but there could have been secondary motivations idk), and I'm currently on adderall and some other antidepressant. So it's probably safe to assume my head is a bit fucked, even if I'm not sure as to exactly how.

Maybe I'll just make some green tea since I haven't had any in like forever (been drinking too much pepsi) so maybe I'll just make some and watch some cartoons or something like a proper adult.

The crash from adderall can induce a really intense depression. I'm not sure what can go along with your antidepressants, but it would be good to have a minor stimulant to help with the crash.
I don't want to be one of those people, but soda is terrible for your health, physically and mentally, and I'm sure you've heard this and you're thinking OH GOD, but, green tea is great alternative and has l-theanine in it, a natural anti-anxiety chemical.
Also I have no idea if the 420 in your name implies that you smoke regularly BUT, take this from someone who smoked way too heavily, every day without fail for years: pot in moderation. You don't have to quit or anything like that, just regulate your consumption. Sometimes you just flat out don't have the chemicals that weed uses to produce the high, and it can induce depression. I recently had to quit my second time (way fucking easier than the first) after only three months of use just last month because my dopemine wasn't doing too hot, and smoking would bum me out- when that is certainly not the reason I used it for. It will always be around, so if you feel it taxing you, just take a little break and see how you feel.
Sorry, I didn't mean to get all long-winded there towards the end- watch 420 just be your favorite number and now I just look fucking silly.

 

[Bogs]

Get pissed and sing along to Smiths and/or Morrissey songs.

Spoiler: Suicide Inducing

 

[Reddit Avenger]

The crash from adderall can induce a really intense depression. I'm not sure what can go along with your antidepressants, but it would be good to have a minor stimulant to help with the crash.
I don't want to be one of those people, but soda is terrible for your health, physically and mentally, and I'm sure you've heard this and you're thinking OH GOD, but, green tea is great alternative and has l-theanine in it, a natural anti-anxiety chemical.
Also I have no idea if the 420 in your name implies that you smoke regularly BUT, take this from someone who smoked way too heavily, every day without fail for years: pot in moderation. You don't have to quit or anything like that, just regulate your consumption. Sometimes you just flat out don't have the chemicals that weed uses to produce the high, and it can induce depression. I recently had to quit my second time (way fucking easier than the first) after only three months of use just last month because my dopemine wasn't doing too hot, and smoking would bum me out- when that is certainly not the reason I used it for. It will always be around, so if you feel it taxing you, just take a little break and see how you feel.
Sorry, I didn't mean to get all long-winded there towards the end- watch 420 just be your favorite number and now I just look fucking silly.

420 is just for ironically shitty name points. I've never smoked the devil's lettuce once in my entire life.

 

[House Of Reeves]

1. As others have said, listening to some favorite music helps.
2. Talking to a friend online about anything.
3. Play video games.
4. Watch anime, movies, or other related media.
5. Listen to some relaxing sound videos on Youtube. Things like rain, nature sounds, etc.
6. Take a nice trip to the restroom. A little gross, but a good dump can fix feelings quickly.
7. Write down ideas. Just anything random.

 

[DogTelephone]

I write what I'm sad about, and when, in a book, and go into as much detail as possible, and I usually get tired or bored of doing that, and I stop being upset. (Also known as journaling.)

Being completely honest crying usually makes me feel better, if I'm alone.

I wouldn't really suggest calling/texting friends if you are really down because it is kinda like a drunk text? At least for me, and later I regret it, because I know when I read it what I was thinking, and it just makes me sad, or I wonder how I would act if I got texts from my friends like that.

If you like reading, read. Even if it's like News & Events on here, it's a distraction.

If the reason your depressed is something that can be changed, (not just the usual "I'm ugly... I'm stupid" stuff) just do a google search of it. Not saying your problems will be solved by it but you can see that other people have problems with it too.

Maybe things like scrolling through ebay? Online shopping is therapeutic to me... BUT... It causes problems too... Maybe pick up a hobby like model planes or things like it. (Puzzles are good because they are a major destruction and don't take much effort)

 

[Queen of Tarts]

I fap.