Just another Day

[nc31410]

So, this whole week I've been feeling very down. I don't really know why. Might be stress? I just haven't been happy.

I just want to know what everyone else does when they feel down? Like what do you do to make yourself feel better, or happier?

Just asking!!

[Seanette]

If you're female, could your cycle be relevant? That hits me pretty hard sometimes. Other possibilities: problems with work or family, not eating/sleeping properly. Is this a recurring thing with you?

Let's see, ways to pull back up: sometimes prayer and/or Scripture reading works, or a priesthood blessing can be useful. Finding a funny movie or book can help, too. Also, there's the classic "find something useful to do to take your mind off your mood" strategy.

[nc31410]

Do I look guy-ish in my picture? I hope not. Being sad is not a reacurring thing for me. Sleeping has been a problem bit not eating. I don't work either. I'm a stay at home mom.

It could be my cycle. I hadn't even thought about that. I'm zoning in on my cycle due date. And pregnancy is not a possibilty.

Just having a tough week

But thanks for your response! :]

[Prodigal_Son]

Exercise sometimes has the capacity to clear the clouds when life starts to drag. A good long, breathing-hard, sweating-profusely run. That serves as a reset button for me.

[Guest Alana]

The best way for me to not feel down is to feel productive. Unfortunately, when down, I don't feel like doing anything, so I don't, then I feel guilty for not doing anything. The only way to break this cycle for me is to take a step back, stop feeling guilty, because what's the point? I'll admit how I feel, and not feel bad for being down, then decide on a game plan. For me this usually involves a list of easy things around the house. Dishes, half hour of preschool time with the kids, make a dinner list for the week, vacuum, etc. After each one I cross it off the list and I feel better. When I focus on what I am doing, I don't feel down. Oh and making brownies is a good thing to put on the list, also.

[Mahone]

The best way for me to not feel down is to feel productive. Unfortunately, when down, I don't feel like doing anything, so I don't, then I feel guilty for not doing anything. The only way to break this cycle for me is to take a step back, stop feeling guilty, because what's the point? I'll admit how I feel, and not feel bad for being down, then decide on a game plan. For me this usually involves a list of easy things around the house. Dishes, half hour of preschool time with the kids, make a dinner list for the week, vacuum, etc. After each one I cross it off the list and I feel better. When I focus on what I am doing, I don't feel down. Oh and making brownies is a good thing to put on the list, also.

Reminds me of a quote by Gordon B Hinckley which I really do like and agree with:

"The best antidote I know for worry is work. The best cure for weariness is the challenge of helping someone who is even more tired. One of the great ironies of life is this: He or she who serves almost always benefits more than he or she who is served."

It is true, just get on with it and do it. What he said also applies to depression. If you carry on working, the depression will eventually take care of itself. Just keep yourself busy.

[nc31410]

It is true, just get on with it and do it. What he said also applies to depression. If you carry on working, the depression will eventually take care of itself. Just keep yourself busy.

I really like this. I'm going to be working soon. Doing housekeeping stuff. I don't know what hours and stuff yet. But most likely in the morning. And I'm going to have to leave my daughter with my 12 yo sister in law. I'm sad, worried, and stressed. Idk if she'll be ok. And my daughter will be starting pre-k this fall. Which makes me even more sad just thinking about it. It's always been her and I since she was a baby. And it's going to suck being away from her.

I planned some fun activities for just the both of us starting Monday.

Thx mahone!

[Seanette]

Do I look guy-ish in my picture?

I've gotten zapped a few times by people's avatar pictures, so have learned not to assume the picture is the actual poster.

[ryanmercer]

I do something fun... although it doesn't often work, and I am just about always down, at home at least . Just find something that amuses you or makes you happy and do it! :)

[nc31410]

I've gotten zapped a few times by people's avatar pictures, so have learned not to assume the picture is the actual poster.

This made me lol