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Feeling down.. Ideas for picking yourself back up.

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TheMuteMoose · 12/02/2019 09:01

Over these past few days I have realised that despite being very lucky in life, having a roof over my head and food on the table I am just feeling down in the dumps.. Money is tight, but I get by. I have a fantastic hobby, which gets me out of the house. I have my animals, who I cherish.. Yet I still find my self wondering in the evening am I happy?

I have tried the usual have a long bath, pamper, watch TV, spend some time doing the things I love.. But this feeling of doom over me will not budge. I feel going to my GP isn't necessary, but perhaps I am wrong?

Hoping someone will come along with some wise words of wisdom to help me pick myself back up

OP posts:

CharlyAngelic · 13/02/2019 20:33

Watch a favourite film ( a feelgood one )

nevernotstruggling · 13/02/2019 20:34

Best advice I have is have a shower, phone a friend or go to bed early x

CharlyAngelic · 13/02/2019 20:34

Sorry, it is not very wise but I saw you had no comments . You can have good days and bad days . Make sure you eat well . Rubbish food makes you feel rubbish. Go for an energetic walk .

latenightcakes · 13/02/2019 20:43

Very brave of you to come on and admit it. Sometimes I have a few days of feeling generally low and then it passes however, if it lasts longer than 4 weeks and you feel very low with bouts of tears and feelings of hopelessness it is worth going to the Doctor. True, poor diet and lack of sunlight/exercise can have an impact but if it’s out of character for you then definitely seek support from a friend and/or Dr. All the best.

Orangepear · 13/02/2019 20:44

How about vitamins?

Sarcelle · 13/02/2019 21:02

May I ask your age. Sometimes the perimenopause can cause a dip like this.

CharlyAngelic · 13/02/2019 21:43

Is this a new feeling for you?

AbsentmindedWoman · 13/02/2019 21:56

I think diet and exercise can really help mood but the thing is, you have to have enough juice in the tank mentally to be able to make yourself do it.

Sometimes, you simply need some help from the gp or a counsellor or similar.

Be kind to yourself

cushioncuddle · 13/02/2019 22:35

Get a nice note book and every evening write the date and three nice things that have happened that day. They could be that someone smiled at you to bigger things but find three nice things. It'll help change the gloom over time.
You could also be in a cycle of being tired and it's the same time of day. We can subconsciously train our brains to think a certain way. May be your brain is automatically thinking that way as it's become a habit.

DragonflyInn · 13/02/2019 22:53

Can you plan a nice day out or weekend away? Sometimes the planning of something positive can really help me. I know money is tight, but is there a city or town you fancy visiting that you could easily reach? Or a friend / family member you’d like to visit somewhere? Failing that, I’d plan myself a nice walk in the countryside - pack myself a few favourite items for a picnic lunch and explore somewhere new. It depends what you enjoy though, but if you can incorporate excercise it might help.

Hope you feel better soon.

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