I set myself time to wallow and wail and I go all out – often crying on the floor or in the shower or a bit of both and then when times up, times up. I make myself some yummy food, and I cross off something from my to do list. And then by the next day I usually have a fresh lease on life
Light some incense, text a few friends to make plans/check in, and take a bath. I have a whole list of things I do when I’m having a bad day/week/month/year lol. Also spend some time outside. Blasting music you love also helps
I lay on the floor and talk to myself out loud, alone, in the dark with a candle or low light for calming effect. Talking out loud helps me truly identify what my issue is and why. Helps a lot with the emotional part.
Then I will go to the gym or go on a long walk outside and be in nature. Then grab a treat or something I want to eat that’ll make me happy. Watch something at home, play with my cats. Usually I’ll feel better the next day.
But mostly I shower, do an extra intensive skincare routine, eat something wholesome, curl up with my cats and watch some good trash TV and just lick my wounds in comfort. That or phone a friend and get my mind off things.
Practice box breathing, go lift weights, go for a walk, practice self care, etc. I don’t do well if I rest too much. I get sore, tight muscles, lethargic, and my mood plummets further.
I go for long or long-ish walks every day anyway so maybe it doesn’t count, but when I’m in a particularly bad place mentally, I go for the longest route. Just get out of the house for a few hours, get my body moving in some fresh air. A lot of the time I’ll bring my camera. In any case I watch my dog have a good time and that’s always a mood booster.
Other than that.. favorite snacks and comfort tv/video games. And weed.
When I’ve had a rough day or week, I usually go into “comfort mode.” For me that can mean putting on cozy clothes, ordering my favorite food, and watching something light and funny I’ve already seen a hundred times. Sometimes I’ll take a long shower and just let myself zone out.
If I need to reset my head, I’ll go for a walk with music or a podcast — moving my body helps me stop spiraling. And honestly, sometimes just venting to a friend and hearing “yeah, that sucks” makes me feel lighter.
I love this question. You asked for one thing, but I need to do a few. First, I find a good podcast episode. Then I take my dogs for a walk (weather depending). I either make my favorite meal or get takeout depending on energy level and make sure my dogs get a fun dinner like a snuffle mat or puzzle. I like to have a clean space, so if the house isn’t in good shape I will wipe my counters, straighten the blankets/pillows, and vacuum my rugs to spruce it up – takes five minutes and is instantly gratifying with low effort. I do skincare and a face mask and if it isn’t a school night I’ll have a glass of wine. Those are all important but if I had to pick one as you asked it would be this: I also make a list of how I plan to treat myself when I get over the hurdle. For example if I’m having a hard work week with late nights and crabby customers I’ll write a note to myself to read on Friday afternoon that looks like this:
“You made it! Happy Friday! High five the dogs and enjoy the evening. Get your favorite treats from Trader Joe’s. Call your sister. Watch an episode of Seinfeld. Water the plants. Pick out your Starbucks order for Saturday morning. Look at your commission report and get excited about all the money this miserable week made you.”
I used to just abuse substances and sleep as much as humanly possible until I realized I was actually becoming so depressed that my animals were reflecting it.
NOW I sit silently in the presence of Jesus and pray. It’s powerful. After that he gives me the way of what to do. Sometimes it’s something calm and relaxing like Sudoku or it’s to take my dog on a walk. Mental health has sky rocketed since I’ve began doing this. Just know if you’re seeing this- Jesus wants you to try it too. So life changing.
I get so anxious that I need to do something productive in my life. I get restless. I do everything I can to solve my problems and then spiral in my bed. I journal but it helps a minimal amount sometimes. I also remind myself that it’s all temporary and celebrate the small wins!
Pick one day during the week. Right now, I can swing Wednesdays. Go for a hike and smoke some of that devil’s lettuce. Cry and scream, write in a journal, then burn it (safely, don’t start a fire). Put it all into perspective. Tomorrow’s another day.
Journal and talk out loud (alone) about what’s pissing me off so much. I release the frustration and then go back to giving myself compassion in a different journal.
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Cuddle my boyfriend
And call my bestfriend
Usually not simultaneously
I just bed rot and try to exist.
I vent, cry and take a nap. When I wake up, it’s not as bad.
Go for a drive. Smoke. Isolate. Do my nails/hair.
Walk around the garden centre at Home Depot and maybe come home with a plant
Go outside if it’s nice out. Watch videos on YouTube. Be with my animals.
Get a massage, smoke, and eat a sweet treat
Cry it out and/or a little rage drive with a nice little rage playlist I can scream along to.
Huff cats.
Temporarily lift any and all limitations on Sweet Treats™.
I set myself time to wallow and wail and I go all out – often crying on the floor or in the shower or a bit of both and then when times up, times up. I make myself some yummy food, and I cross off something from my to do list. And then by the next day I usually have a fresh lease on life
Smoke a bunch of weed and go to bed the second I get home from work
Drink
Light some incense, text a few friends to make plans/check in, and take a bath. I have a whole list of things I do when I’m having a bad day/week/month/year lol. Also spend some time outside. Blasting music you love also helps
I lay on the floor and talk to myself out loud, alone, in the dark with a candle or low light for calming effect. Talking out loud helps me truly identify what my issue is and why. Helps a lot with the emotional part.
Then I will go to the gym or go on a long walk outside and be in nature. Then grab a treat or something I want to eat that’ll make me happy. Watch something at home, play with my cats. Usually I’ll feel better the next day.
Rum and coke 😬
But mostly I shower, do an extra intensive skincare routine, eat something wholesome, curl up with my cats and watch some good trash TV and just lick my wounds in comfort. That or phone a friend and get my mind off things.
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Practice box breathing, go lift weights, go for a walk, practice self care, etc. I don’t do well if I rest too much. I get sore, tight muscles, lethargic, and my mood plummets further.
Order in my favorite meal.
I go to the spa with friends and do the cold plunge pool, walks around the park
Cuddle with my furbabes and listen to an audiobook
I get Taco Bell and watch Mulan ❤️
Buy ice cream lmao
Sleep, baths, eat foods or snacks that I enjoy.
surround myself with friends and vent. listen to music. light a candle in my room and order food. put on a show. self care basically
I go for long or long-ish walks every day anyway so maybe it doesn’t count, but when I’m in a particularly bad place mentally, I go for the longest route. Just get out of the house for a few hours, get my body moving in some fresh air. A lot of the time I’ll bring my camera. In any case I watch my dog have a good time and that’s always a mood booster.
Other than that.. favorite snacks and comfort tv/video games. And weed.
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eat. unfortunately.
Watch the episode of The Office where Michael grills his foot. It makes me feel better every time.
Work out as much as I have the time to. Physically moving is an amazing stress/bad day reliever for me!
Binge eat
Get dressed up and let a boy give me a compliment
watch callmekevin
edit: his videos, not the actual person
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Talk to me Guinea pigs and snuggle them. I do find talking to them more helpful??
Cry, diddle my man, sleep
listen to weezer. i like weezer
Go for a run. I use my hatred for people to motivate me. I call them rage runs.
Tell my partner I need a smoke day away from the kids.
listen to BTS, stare at Jimin on pinterest, watch motivational content. Re watch Alessya Farrugia’s videos and buy earrings
When I’ve had a rough day or week, I usually go into “comfort mode.” For me that can mean putting on cozy clothes, ordering my favorite food, and watching something light and funny I’ve already seen a hundred times. Sometimes I’ll take a long shower and just let myself zone out.
If I need to reset my head, I’ll go for a walk with music or a podcast — moving my body helps me stop spiraling. And honestly, sometimes just venting to a friend and hearing “yeah, that sucks” makes me feel lighter.
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Get high and bike ride.
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I treat myself to comfort food and a cozy blanket.
I love this question. You asked for one thing, but I need to do a few. First, I find a good podcast episode. Then I take my dogs for a walk (weather depending). I either make my favorite meal or get takeout depending on energy level and make sure my dogs get a fun dinner like a snuffle mat or puzzle. I like to have a clean space, so if the house isn’t in good shape I will wipe my counters, straighten the blankets/pillows, and vacuum my rugs to spruce it up – takes five minutes and is instantly gratifying with low effort. I do skincare and a face mask and if it isn’t a school night I’ll have a glass of wine. Those are all important but if I had to pick one as you asked it would be this: I also make a list of how I plan to treat myself when I get over the hurdle. For example if I’m having a hard work week with late nights and crabby customers I’ll write a note to myself to read on Friday afternoon that looks like this:
“You made it! Happy Friday! High five the dogs and enjoy the evening. Get your favorite treats from Trader Joe’s. Call your sister. Watch an episode of Seinfeld. Water the plants. Pick out your Starbucks order for Saturday morning. Look at your commission report and get excited about all the money this miserable week made you.”
I used to just abuse substances and sleep as much as humanly possible until I realized I was actually becoming so depressed that my animals were reflecting it.
NOW I sit silently in the presence of Jesus and pray. It’s powerful. After that he gives me the way of what to do. Sometimes it’s something calm and relaxing like Sudoku or it’s to take my dog on a walk. Mental health has sky rocketed since I’ve began doing this. Just know if you’re seeing this- Jesus wants you to try it too. So life changing.
Come home and go straight to bed.
I get so anxious that I need to do something productive in my life. I get restless. I do everything I can to solve my problems and then spiral in my bed. I journal but it helps a minimal amount sometimes. I also remind myself that it’s all temporary and celebrate the small wins!
I take extra time to myself to decompress.
Wrap myself in a warm blanket with a cup of cocoa, pet cats, and play games.
Bad day, hot bath & a trashy romance novel.
Bad week, usually Friday night Asian take away or delivery and binge stream until I feel better.
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Walk around the library or a Barnes and Noble and just allow the peace and calmness to surround me
Pick one day during the week. Right now, I can swing Wednesdays. Go for a hike and smoke some of that devil’s lettuce. Cry and scream, write in a journal, then burn it (safely, don’t start a fire). Put it all into perspective. Tomorrow’s another day.
Sit in the park with my bf. Get some juice and be silly in the play ground.
Handle it and try to go for a walk on the beach and unwind
Journal and talk out loud (alone) about what’s pissing me off so much. I release the frustration and then go back to giving myself compassion in a different journal.