Ummm- what do you when you are down in the dumps?

[L A Woman]

allow me to re-word!

what MOVIES do you watch? what FOODS make you feel better? what ACTIVITIES do you partake in to make you feel better???

Thanks and OY!

[ZombieNixon]

1. Movies: Stewie Griffin - The Untold Story.

Specifically, the Wilford Brimley commercial and Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm-flailing Tube Man part.

Food: Ramen noodles.

Activities: *ahem* :blush: Or at least think about the last time.

[L A Woman]

16. wilford brimley wilford brimley!!!

i have been on this board a very short time and i have seen wilford brimley's name about 20 times!!!! WHY???? :-)

[Wapsie B]

2. Walking helps me the most.

It helps clear my head. Before I got into that I'd use food to dull the pain. But exercise is much better. For movies, any good comedy helps. I need to get Robin Williams standup routine on DVD, his HBO special.
For food, ice cream and chocolate.

Welcome to DU!

[SeattleGirl]

3. I like to watch light, funny movies if I'm feeling down.

For foods, COMFORT foods are the way to go for me: mac and cheese, PB&J sammiches, chicken noodle soup.

Activities: That's the hardest one, because if I'm really down, I don't want to do much of anything, but when I can give myself a swift kick in the behind, I might get on the internet and read the goofy posts in the Lounge, or play computer games, or take my dog out and play ball with her.

[Radical Activist]

4. hmmm....

You mean to say that food, movies and music aren't medical items? Go figure. ;)

I love the movie Waking the Dead, which will only make you more depressed. Being a white male in my 20's, Led Zeppelin is a stereotypical favorite when I break up with someone.

[hatredisnotavalue]

5. Caesar salad and Rainman

First I walk the dog, which means an hour in the woods, I then make a huge caesar salad with fried chicken strips, carrots, cheese, tomatoes and watch Rainman. I know Tom Cruise is bad right now, but I just love that movie.

[Hobarticus]

6. Some take-out Thai, a nice walk, and a favorite old book...

A little "me" time doesn't have to be a big deal.

[Beaverhausen]

7. What makes YOU feel better? What kind of things do you like to do?

When I'm depressed the best thing for me is to call a friend and vent. Do you have any friends you can call?

Also...go out (or stay in) and do the things you like to do. Pamper yourself.

For instance: Take a nice luxurious bath with bubbles and candles. Go buy a half gallon on Ben & Jerrys and eat as much as you can. Go shopping for new shoes/earrings/clothes. Get out your most favorite book and start reading.

:hug:

You will get through this. I know it's hard now but have faith in yourself.

:hug:

[YankeyMCC]

8. Getting into the wild

usually a hike up a mountain is the best but just getting outside, even a walk or a bike ride helps.

[trof]

9. When you are down and out, lift up your head and shout:

HEY! I'M DOWN AND OUT!

[Ramsey]

10. Dancing around the house...

....To my favorite songs.

Playing with my cats.

Writing a long journal to vent my frustrations.

Crack open a bottle of really good wine.

Watch Moonstruck or Say Anything.

[supernova]

11. Exercise, listen to music, watch a favorite movie

Movies and TV include:

4 Weddings and a Funeral
Pirates of the Carribean
Buffy the Vampire Slayer (series)
Lord of the Rings


Music is either classical or alternative Rock.

I also meditate.

[Shine]

12. This is an especially important time to be good to yourself.

Here's what I do:

Take hot baths,
curl up with a good book,
call a trusted friend,
have a good cry,
go out into nature and get my feet moving,
write in my journal,
listen to uplifting music,
watch funny comedies,
laugh and Lighten Up,
catch up on my sleep,
do some yoga,
play with my kids

and most importantly of all: Trust and Remember that this, too, shall pass....Everything changes.

:hug:

[mvd]

13. Listen to music

It usually doesn't matter what CD it is - I just love music.

[huskerlaw]

14. I see you're in LA, so

I'm going to suggest a long walk up in Runyon Canyon park (off of Mulholland). The views are amazing and you can chose either a wide asphalt path or actual hiking.

I also enjoy heading down to Malibu, finding a beach that's off the beaten path (off the PCH, for pete's sake, get away from all the people), toss the shoes aside and go for a barefoot walk on the beach.

If you want directions to either place, feel free to PM me.

:hug:

[L A Woman]

17. i know both places and...

those are really nice ideas. Thank you.

[JitterbugPerfume]

15. when you're down at the dump

shoot rats??:silly:

[L A Woman]

18. Thanks, everyone....and actually it turns out that...

just reading the funny posts in this lounge is helping me cheer up immensely. You people are nuts! (and I like that)

:grouphug:

[Beaverhausen]

19. Do you like kittens?

If so go here:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=243x16108

[L A Woman]

20. if i didn't like kittens....

....i think i'd be on the other side of the political fence!

i'm just sayin!

:-)

[Beaverhausen]

25. And I see we both love Boxer!

[RevolutionaryActs]

21. I surf the net, and play in the lounge.

The lounge usually cheers me up. :)


I hope you feel better soon. :hug:

And welcome to DU. :toast:

[xmas74]

22. I sit in the Lounge all day long.

I read chessy bodice rippers and giggle at the silly sex scenes.

I watch NIN videos and stare at Trent.

I garden.

I eat blueberry bagels.

[robertpaulsen]

23. I go to the Gordon Biersch restaurant in Burbank.

They've got the best meatloaf, the best garlic mashed potatoes and the best beer, barnone.

Then I go home and watch my DVD of The Ben Stiller Show, the first and only season. Guaranteed to cheer me up!

[Beaverhausen]

24. I love that place

They have yummy mushroom ravioli!

I haven't been there in ages. That would be a good DU meeting place!

[YellowRubberDuckie]

26. I watch Love Actually.

It always picks me up!
Duckie

[Iniquitous Bunny]

27. My formula:

1-2 beers, indie film, sex, more sex, maybe ice cream, possibly another indie film, and if my SO is still alive- more! By that point, I've usually forgotten what was even wrong- EVER! :evilgrin:

[windy252]

28. work out, eat ice cream

though those two seem kind of contradictory. So hard to lose that gut.

[mike_c]

29. drugs....

Mr. Xanax is your friend....

[MissMillie]

30. eat, usually

though I know that's really not the best idea.

Being with people who love me usually makes me feel better.

[RevCheesehead]

31. I went for a walk by the lake this afternoon.

After visiting with someone who's dying (in the hospital), I needed some time to walk and cry. It was healing - and good for me, too.

[Kat45]

32. Look at my bird; picture her if I'm not home.

She is just so incredibly adorable, I can't help but smile. :-)

[Arkham House]

33. I pick myself up, brush myself off...

...and start all over again...