Dog Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 I'm just wondering what people retreat to when they're down in it with the depression. Those days when you can't bring yourself to do much of anything, what's your security blanket? Do you guys have any activities you revert to that help sooth it/distract you? Music, movies, shows, games, whatever. For me, I always know there are 2 TV shows that really help me forget about the depression and relax... even if only for short bursts. Star Trek: The Next Generation and Teen Titans Go! I don't know what it is about Star Trek but it's one of the few shows where I feel like the world makes sense to me (oddly enough I only discovered TNG like a year ago... behind the times much?). In a weird way it feels like I'm visiting a familiar place, something warm and... I dunno, sensible? Captain Picard and Data are my favorite characters hands down. Picard, to me, is what everyone should strive to be like. Pragmatic, full of integrity, honor, compassion, intellect. I guess in a weird way he gives me hope someone like that could try to right the world. And Data has always appealed to the logical and rational side of myself. No emotion, no lies, no ulterior motives... just fact and logic. I think talking with Data would be the most honest conversation you'd get out of someone. As for Teen Titans Go!... it's completely and utterly ridiculous and silly... and I love it. That show is so much funnier than it has any right to be, haha. But then again I watch a lot of cartoons... What about you guys? Anything you know you can always count on to give you a slight pick me up? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Purist Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Reddit and the Onion 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RatBoy Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 1. Family and friends. I seek out someone to have lunch with, or I've got two or three that I eMail on occasion that have quirky perspectives on life. 2. The gym. I get up, get out, and sweat regularly. Small things - making progress, seeing that the guy on the lat pulldown machine before me was using less weight... that's vain, I know, but knowing you're not the wimpiest guy in the gym helps! 3. Mindfulness. Keeping in mind that usually, my depression is pretty mile, I am able to recognize the things that trigger me, and can sometimes steer my mind toward a more healthy attitude. I wasn't born depressed... I was made that way. If I was made that way, I can UNmake myself that way. Lots of people with injuries, illnesses, disadvantages of all types are happy and contribute to society, therefore I can find a way to do so, too. I fall back on one or more of these things... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freckledface Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 It really depends on what has me low. I'll connect with friends who won't sugarcoat life for me and give it to me straight. It's even more beneficial than therapy sometimes. Other times, I isolate because I don't want to bother someone with my crap. Sometimes I take walks and try to turn my mind around. Sometimes I listen to music or watch TV and wait for it to pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abandonedalways Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Working out. Writing. and documentaries on WW2. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarineBio Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 My family. Playing a musical instrument. A warm shower. TV (specifically something funny like America's Funniest Home Videos - is that even still on? lol) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scienceguy Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 I really like seinfeld that show makes me happy even when im severlely depressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Mozzer Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 My family helps distract me from my depression sometimes(that also includes my pets).I also love music that also helps me at times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Errant Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Any kind of humor helps me. Music, too. And videogames. If I feel extremely depressed, I'll take a walk in the park, drink in the scenery. Or a drive, perhaps with the radio on. As the great philosopher Dominic Toretto once said, the open road helps you think about where you've been and where you're going. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freckledface Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 My family. Playing a musical instrument. A warm shower. TV (specifically something funny like America's Funniest Home Videos - is that even still on? lol)It is! Do you remember the guy that played Carlton on Fresh Prince of Bel Air? He's going to be taking over the hosts position next season lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweaterweather Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 I guess it depends on how low I'm feeling. If I'm feeling depressed but can still do things if I push myself enough, I'll make or buy some comfort food and watch a movie/TV show/anime on my laptop. Browsing the internet helps most of the time too. I always take a shower, regardless of how bad I feel, but on those really hard days, I break out the really nice smelling shampoo, body wash, and lotion. Sometimes, it perks me up slightly. If I'm having one of those days where I can't even get out of bed, not much helps me. I just stay in bed and sleep or watch something. Unfortunately, when I'm that depressed, not much can distract me from how bad I feel. I don't even have an appetite, so comfort food is out of the question on those days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donaldopato Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 I get into some music, get out of the house with the dog and walk (she hates to walk, however so that is a chore) or maybe go shopping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budfox Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 When I'm REALLY low, almost nothing. Music means nothing to me (and I LOVE music), it's very hard to read. Company used to help but now I prefer being alone. I guess watching movies is the only thing that might help. Oh, and DF. It's always great to be able to come here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anita_123 Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 I like to watch shows that makes me laugh (Big Bang theory, friends, etc" but most of the time I just listen to music and fantasize a better life 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cupcake_girl Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 1) Talking to my mom2) Watching my favourite TV show3) Writing in my journal4) Cooking/baking5) Cleaning (yes really haha) it empties my mind.6) Listening music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarineBio Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 My family. Playing a musical instrument. A warm shower. TV (specifically something funny like America's Funniest Home Videos - is that even still on? lol)It is! Do you remember the guy that played Carlton on Fresh Prince of Bel Air? He's going to be taking over the hosts position next season lol Really?! That's funny!! I like shows like that. But it seems like the underlying theme is laughing at someone else's pain.... does that make me evil? lol though I dont typically view it like that, i just see it as mindless entertainment. It also puts me in a state of awe because of how dumb people can be. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mavigo Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Driving aimlessly with the windows down in good weather. The emptier the streets the better. The more rural the landscape, the better. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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