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What cheers you up and helps you relax?
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Walking my dog ,especially in the early days of my depression. It gave me time to think but not 'over think' ; along with helping myself and dog get fit. My walks started off relatively as short trips but as my moods started to lift then they became longer.
Taking time to notice the flowers instead of the weeds was a great learning experience.
If feeling low/stressed, a long walk in the park or by the near by river would energize me and lift my spirits.
Sitting in the garden on a sunny,warm day ;listening to the birds or just taking the time to appreciate the flowers, silence etc.
You can't beat sitting outside , relaxing whilst having your breakfast of just a cup of tea.
Lying down on my bed, listening to relaxation CD's. Completely emptying my mind and concentrating on my breathing.
I still concentrate on my breathing in times of stress/anxiety.
Nipping these feelings as soon as I can feel those emotions floating around me.
Having coping strategies and using them is essential.
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I am with you on loving a windy day. I would have been able to open a bakery in my really bad days to release pent up frustration
Hope that you have had a gentle day MALLwork x
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Funnily enough it is windy outside today. You are so lucky living near the sea. I live in Cheshire so no bracing walks in the sea breeze for me
Have a great day MALLwork.xx
I always listen to this music to relax https://nkxmusic.bandcamp.com/
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Hi everyone,
In this discussion I invite you to talk about things, people that help you cope with your depression, cheer you up and make you smile.
Is it your cat or your favourite film? Maybe you have a favourite piece of music or food that always makes you happy?
Listing things that make you happy can help you and other members realize how much we can miss if we don't look around ourselves
Have a great day!
Margarita