What do you do when you feel way down?

(Blogpost? possibly)I realize this is not the best place for this, but whatever. So in the last month things have gone horribly wrong and things are not going back to normal anytime soon. Thats really just the facts and now I have no choice but to deal with it. Not to go into detail, but you know sometimes you stay up at night thinking of the bad things that could happen. Well, basically thats what went down.

I drink heavily.

Honestly, after 13 years of being bullied constantly during school I developed the ability to just block things from my mind that make me feel bad and not think about them. Some time when it gets too bad it bubbles up and starts to overwhelm me a bit, but for the most part I'm able to just lock away bad thoughts and keep my mind distracted by always having something to read/watch/play. 

Well, listen to your avatar. 

I don't really get down much, and I've had to handle some really heavy shit the last couple of years... but other than trying to occupy yourself with things that are important to you and you can get better at, just be aware of the way you feel and remember that life is about shit and how you deal with it.

Sleep.

Whatever is bringing you down, picture it as a black and white picture. Then, think of something that made you happy in your life. Maybe getting legos when you were 4. Think about this, and remember this in color. What ever memory made you happy, picture that in color. If you think of what brings you down, make an effort to picture it in black and white. That is all!

Whatever the problem is you face it head on. Do your best to accept it. That is much easier said than done, I know. Try not to dwell on all the bad ways things can play out. If you know what the most likely outcome is then prepare yourself for it. Accept it. Live with it. Just find some strength somewhere and hold your head high. Things will be better someday. Until then, here is some positive music.

  

Go for a jog/walk

Acceptance is the final stage of any depressive state really so you should try to make your way there as soon as you can within reason. The way I force myself into acceptance is to constantly remind myself that what's done can't be changed, history is set, and spending time wishing otherwise is futile and only extends grief. Distractions are very good to prevent yourself being overwhelmed but you need to think about the problem regularly until you feel it becoming overwhelming, then distract yourself again to rebuild your armour. After that it's just time.

yo wheneva i feel down i liek 2 throw on summadat wickick shit nomesayin sum icp nd twiztid shit dawg

I tend to put on some sad or angry music. It also helps to talk to other people, I know it sounds like a Hallmark card crock of shit cliche but it really helps.

Masturbate, and smoke weed. 

Smoke Weed

I find that doing exercise does improve my mood afterwards, but during it just clears my head of all but what is making me upset

" I drink heavily. "

" Sleep. "

" Masturbate, and smoke weed.  "

Don't know how to help you, dude; I can't even cope with being down

i usually do something that makes me happy. i enjoy eating some tacobell, i'll go and eat tacobell. it usually makes me happy. i also lay around. a lot of times things don't piss me off or get me down.

I play games and eat junk food. That seems to make things better.

All you need is fap.

listen to music 

Take a breather and enjoy stuff on Giant Bomb.

Getting some fresh air always helps me personally, whether it be going for a cruise in my Car or just going down the beach, sitting down and just watching the waves and scenery.

I realize I am a man and go outside to spit and chop wood.

Distractions.

Go out with friends, have unprotected sex with lots of strangers, play games you missed, read that book you always wanted to, cook a grand dinner, get a make over (barber and a new shirt, fuck the rest), help out around the house/do some trivial things, learn more about a certain subject (history? Art?) or watch a series you love front to back.

In other words: Keep yourself busy, it'll take your mind of the load.
I'm a very bitter and depressed person for a few days every month (lady issues aside) and that's what I mostly do to keep going.

Oh and the best thing, make someone happy.
Buy that special someone, be they friend or lover, something grand or do something fun, their smiles will fill your heart with hope.

......May be a cop-out, but I've conceded to this reality, and usually just take an Excedrin or two (contains caffiene)

Just listen to this.  Watching Jerry always puts a smile on my face.
  

Last time I was that fed up, I ran away to Chicago for a few days.

Play video games. Or rage online helps too.

 When I'm feeling especially shitty I either:

- Play a lot of videogames, probably while drinking
- Go out drinking with friends
- Watch a ton of streaming Netflix
- Catch up on Giantbomb videos
- Sleep

I would say masturbate but come on, that's a given.

Masturbate, and smoke weed. 

Smoke Weed

" @Getz

Masturbate, and smoke weed. 

@kishan6

Smoke Weed

Huh, it seems my high school math class has found their way onto Giant Bomb! "

Honestly, I drink.  And now I'm an alcoholic.  

sorry dude, I have a hard time with that one too :/ i guess and look forward to something and think of the positives eve if its just learning from our mistakes or the situation.

I write!

" Lately I've tried working out, listening to some of my favorite/happiest/most nostalgic music, or just talking with friends.  It helps. "

" @DrPockets000 said:

" Lately I've tried working out, listening to some of my favorite/happiest/most nostalgic music, or just talking with friends.  It helps. "

Being around people would be my number one suggestion.  When you leave yourself to your own devices things can get bad quickly.  Coming from someone who's pretty self deprecating, isolating yourself can be about the worst thing you can do.  Even if I'm feeling like complete shit, one good night out with my friends will completely turn things around for me mentally.  Closing the blinds and crawling into a hole often feels like the most comfortable thing to do but shoving yourself out the door does wonders. "

" @DrPockets000 said:

" Lately I've tried working out, listening to some of my favorite/happiest/most nostalgic music, or just talking with friends.  It helps. "

Being around people would be my number one suggestion.  When you leave yourself to your own devices things can get bad quickly.  Coming from someone who's pretty self deprecating, isolating yourself can be about the worst thing you can do.  Even if I'm feeling like complete shit, one good night out with my friends will completely turn things around for me mentally.  Closing the blinds and crawling into a hole often feels like the most comfortable thing to do but shoving yourself out the door does wonders. "

im always feeling down.. i havent felt genuinely content and happy since i was 13. i just got used to this soul shattering sorrow always occupying my chest and im feeling down 24/7

" @natetodamax said:

" @Getz

Masturbate, and smoke weed. 

@kishan6

Smoke Weed

Huh, it seems my high school math class has found their way onto Giant Bomb! "

DUDE.  It's 420, man.  You should be high right now.  In fact I'm etching 420 into this desk as I speak.  I'll throw in an anarchy symbol while I'm at it. "

Exercise.

Have a nice hot cup of Earl Grey tea and contemplate the end of the world.

Accept you're "down-ness" and weather it out. Sober. It helps me understand what I'm going through better and at the end of my sad period I come out with a knowledge about myself that I didn't have before. I feel improved as a woman, if that makes sense.

Personally, I punch babies in the face. But I hear that doesn't work for everybody.