libra Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 what strange perceptions you have of canadians... in time you will learn, my son... but you must discipline the mind... :;): Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fmadhadder Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 I'm just playing with you. I know Canadian civilization isn't any different than American. Just some minor differences but you guys aren't in the stone age or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
libra Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 *and now for something completely different* did I mention gardening? there's something about it that's therapeutic. planting something, taking care, watching it grow. even nursing a sick plant back to health. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleblackduck Posted June 27, 2005 Share Posted June 27, 2005 Building a fire in the winter is a good one. I find that nothing beats crawling into the bed for some reading, or some down time zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
achingheart Posted August 21, 2005 Share Posted August 21, 2005 well, basically a therapy session generally does the thing...but, in between,---I put forums....But, also coming just about equal for me are reading, colouring in, and, er, chocolate.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpeh Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 Walking and exercising do help a lot to make me feel better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleblackduck Posted September 17, 2005 Share Posted September 17, 2005 Walking helps me a lot. Music with that Prolly more though is DF and Reflecting in my journal, then read a while to escape. Also, deciding what to do about what is bothering me is empowering and fights depression.Sex is great, but when depression peaks, I am too distraught to engage, except for happy accidents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
an unquiet mind Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 Duck I'm gonna bust some depression right out of ya if you don't come over to the parathread and the farm once in a while!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ka11ey Posted October 12, 2005 Share Posted October 12, 2005 Shopping Going to get my hair and nails done Sex forums (although sometimes it can increase my depression) Exercise I love reading too, but lately I just don't have the concentration- The more depakote, the easier it is to do.Kalley :holloween: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mindboggled Posted October 22, 2005 Share Posted October 22, 2005 Music, i can't live without it. It is so uplifting. All kinds. Why not including it in the poll? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pupabella Posted October 22, 2005 Share Posted October 22, 2005 watching fox newsrachel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelWithin Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 Movies (comedies) and music. I have a Ray Charles DVD of him in concert when he was older. He laughs and smiles and really enjoys himself. It helps. Plus his voice soothes me.As for SEX lol, when I am really depressed, I just don't wanna. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCM Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 At the moment online forums here or elsewhere also music does get played while surfing forums.As to the sex bit if only I could :tongue: SCM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkm Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 Reading is mine. It doesn't take much effort and transports me out of this low mood that develops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpeh Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 Reading is mine. It doesn't take much effort and transports me out of this low mood that develops.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Lately, I have been reading a lot more than I have in the past, and it does help me too. A new story is always so darn interesting and I get wrapped up in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleblackduck Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 Voted Reading Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zonster Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 I've voted online forum. I'm currently a member of 2 (fashion18.com and here), and both places are a good place to let off some steam.. and people will care and listen. Anything sexual is out of the question though, when I get a really hard blow of the mood swings.. because I just get angry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cakemix Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 I would have liked to have voted on a few of the choices, but overall for me it has to be online.BUT... it has to be "the right" online forum I like having a place to go online that has an active group.I have been to some religious forums only to get quite depressed on those.So many intolerant people I choose online also because I have no real life friends to talk to and just share a cup of coffee with.next to that is exercising... but I can't motivate myself when I'm really in a funk.Drinking water really helps my mood.And I love to shop , but too many times I don't like going alone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jodi Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 I would probably say that, for me, it can be different things at different times.I voted for exercise but sometimes it's talking with a friend on the phone or forums or pampering myself. I'm a knitter but when I'm feeling too stressed out I can't even concentrate or have the desire to knit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizard Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 I like calling my young adult daughter, just to make small talk. It reminds me that being a mom gives me some purpose for being here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Wolf Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 Exercise helps but for me talking with friends works best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toy_girl Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 You didn't put "sleep" on there When I'm home, I like to read, but it doesn't really help me deal with what's getting me down, it just distracts me.When I'm at work, I like to visit DF. It's really nice to read motivational thoughts from others and know that you're not alone. Maybe I'll try this when I'm at home too. I just joined and I've been at work since just after Christmas. I get to go home in a few days!A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pupabella Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 i have a few activitiesi can hang around and watch the news, follow the market obsessively, cooking something good, going for a long walk, and playing backgammon on the internet, DF, and taking a long nap while having the phone off the hook.now that i'm reading what i wrote, seems like never a boring moment, and it's not the worst thing in the world to be depressed.thank "God"rachel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 I voted for reading. What better way to escape the real world then by entering another world of fiction.Unfortunately when I am really down though, I find concentrating on reading difficult. The best thing I can think of then is crawling into bed and crying myself to sleep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyd Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 HiCurling up with my kids makes me the happiest guy in the world. I have an 8 year old son & twin 3 year old girls and after having a rough day ( which seems to be all the time nowadays ) just sitting on the couch with the kids in my arms and watching one of their shows on tv is the best medicine in the world.Tommy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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