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Feeling a bit down tonight. How do you guys like to lighten up?

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[-] CarrierLost@lemmy.one 5 points 9 months ago

Play guitar. Ride a horse. Ride a motorcycle. Play frisbee with my dog. Read a book.

Like the other reply, the little things are big things.

I hope you can feel better, friend.

[-] intensely_human@lemm.ee 5 points 9 months ago

I sit still and try to feel the sadness as directly as possible, without any distractions at all.

[-] chahk@beehaw.org 5 points 9 months ago

Rewatching Parks & Rec episodes always cheers me up.

[-] Lennnny@lemmy.world 5 points 9 months ago

I do something creative that lets a little secret part of me out. Those things I feel guilty enjoying (because I feel like I'm not good enough at them to do it, like singing or painting). It's like a little special indulgence that also reminds me that I'm pretty cool.

What's your secret hobby?

[-] FeelThePower@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 9 months ago

hmm... maybe I need to find a secret hobby of my own. most of my free time is spent just kinda staring off bored.

[-] chicken@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 9 months ago
[-] hperrin@lemmy.world 4 points 9 months ago

Shopping, alcohol, gambling, drugs. None of those is my answer.

[-] pythonoob@programming.dev 4 points 9 months ago

I just remember that everything is going to die with the heat death of the universe and I feel at peace.

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[-] muntedcrocodile@lemmy.world 4 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

A walk, copius amounts of alcohol (will postpone not solve), a joint with a favourite movie/tv show and a tall glass of choccy milk.

[-] blakeus12@hexbear.net 4 points 9 months ago

talk to my comrades on hexbear

[-] AlpineSteakHouse@hexbear.net 4 points 9 months ago

It's just better to get used to a baseline level of misery than relying on happiness to get yourself out of a funk.

That said, turn the fucking devices off, get a big fucking cup of herbal tea, and look at the natures for 30 minutes. You are not allowed to press the buttons on the misery-skinner-box until tea is gone and timer is up.

[-] ulkesh@beehaw.org 4 points 9 months ago

Caffeine, and spend money.

[-] Nemo@midwest.social 4 points 9 months ago

You gotta start it with a positive jam!

[-] sadbehr@lemmy.nz 4 points 9 months ago

Gummy bears.

[-] tamagotchicowboy@hexbear.net 4 points 9 months ago

Waste time on the internet, maybe modding or other nerdy projects

[-] averyminya@beehaw.org 4 points 9 months ago

Lists, strong emotive music, niche interest rabbit holes (preferably new) and awful people (It's always Sunny)... I also clean if I'm able, short bursts usually.

[-] 31415926535@lemm.ee 4 points 9 months ago

Say "bubbles" in the deepest voice you possibly can. It always make me chuckle when in a funk.

[-] icanwatermyplants@reddthat.com 3 points 9 months ago

Just wait until you watched a certain little Britain sketch. "Bubbles" will be forever etched into your mind.

[-] JimmyBigSausage@lemm.ee 3 points 9 months ago

I quit looking at ALL news sites. And sleep. If I do this for a few days I feel so much better. Other healthy habits help too.

[-] metaStatic@kbin.social 3 points 9 months ago
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[-] SecretPancake@feddit.de 3 points 9 months ago

Singing to your favorite songs

[-] Resol@lemmy.world 3 points 9 months ago
[-] verity_kindle@sh.itjust.works 3 points 9 months ago

I listen to some Rick Astley.

[-] pingveno@lemmy.ml 3 points 9 months ago

He's never going to let you down.

[-] verity_kindle@sh.itjust.works 2 points 9 months ago

He's never messed around and hurt me.

[-] electric_nan@lemmy.ml 3 points 9 months ago

Listen to music.

[-] Trollivier@sh.itjust.works 3 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

Seriously, two things on the internet can help me laugh uncontrollably.

  • Reading Garfield Minus Garfield. It's hilarious when you just imagine that Jon is simply completely neurotic.

  • Or, whatever hilarious "autocorrect" disaster screenshots will do the trick also.

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[-] Truffle@lemmy.ml 3 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

Take a nice shower,get to yoga class even on the days I don't feel like it, treating myself to a nice book or random thing I want, talking to my therapist and letting it all out.

[-] BonesOfTheMoon@lemmy.world 2 points 9 months ago

If you have a dog, wrap them in toilet paper. Ok it's not the best idea in the world but it's really fucking funny.

[-] BigTrout75@lemmy.world 2 points 9 months ago

We're all just feeding answers to the AI overlords.

Go goth and embrace the mood. Nothing wrong with being sad sometimes.

[-] TruthAintEasy@kbin.social 2 points 9 months ago

Starlight Brigade feat Dan Avidan

Its all about the hopefull and uplifting music, put it on and go for a walk, tell your family you love them, then appologize to someone you feel you let down. Cry, it only means you care. After, eat a nice home cooked meal and re-watch Loki or Guardians of the Galaxy.

Thats what I like!

[-] UnPassive@lemmy.world 2 points 9 months ago

I usually eat, drink, and watch Youtube until I'm tired and it makes things worse. Instead, play loud music and do chores, then exercise, then do something productive that you enjoy

[-] shinigamiookamiryuu@lemm.ee 2 points 9 months ago

I'm doing it right now.

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