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What can I buy to cheer myself up?

91 replies

RetailTherapyMightHelp · 03/10/2025 20:31

Either items or experiences

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APatternGrammar · 03/10/2025 20:34

A small birthday cake even if it‘s not your birthday?

RetailTherapyMightHelp · 03/10/2025 20:36

APatternGrammar · 03/10/2025 20:34

A small birthday cake even if it‘s not your birthday?

Nice idea but I have eating disorders, so nothing food or drink related.

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TenNineEightSeven · 03/10/2025 20:36

A gorgeous bunch of seasonal flowers from the local florist.
A big bar of chocolate.
A really nice bottle of red/white/fizzy wine.
A cosy soft woolly scarf.

Robertplantgoddess · 03/10/2025 20:37

Cinema /theatre ticket (s). I love going by myself sometimes but aware that's not for everyone

AnneLovesGilbert · 03/10/2025 20:37

What’s the last thing that made you happy, laugh, or feel comforted?

KrazyboutKillian · 03/10/2025 20:37

Posh shower oil
I love loccitane almond , and getting a waft of it cheers me up

or get a copy of a fave album from your past , play it loud and have a dance

TenNineEightSeven · 03/10/2025 20:38

Just seen your last post. Ignore 2 of my suggestions...
How about a seasonal flower arrangement /door hanging arrangement class by a local florist?

LivingTheDreamish · 03/10/2025 20:38

A new lipstick.
A novel by a favourite author.
A pair of inexpensive earrings.

RetailTherapyMightHelp · 03/10/2025 20:39

TenNineEightSeven · 03/10/2025 20:36

A gorgeous bunch of seasonal flowers from the local florist.
A big bar of chocolate.
A really nice bottle of red/white/fizzy wine.
A cosy soft woolly scarf.

Oh yes, I love flowers so that would be lovely
Wooly scarf would be comforting too as the weather is getting more autumnal

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RetailTherapyMightHelp · 03/10/2025 20:40

Robertplantgoddess · 03/10/2025 20:37

Cinema /theatre ticket (s). I love going by myself sometimes but aware that's not for everyone

Yes, good idea. Something to look forward to

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RetailTherapyMightHelp · 03/10/2025 20:40

AnneLovesGilbert · 03/10/2025 20:37

What’s the last thing that made you happy, laugh, or feel comforted?

Being around my animals

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menopausalfart · 03/10/2025 20:41

Buy a cozy blanket, curl up, and watch your favourite film.

DressingGownTuesday · 03/10/2025 20:41

A book or craft/art material? Book a massage or facial?

Ipadannie · 03/10/2025 20:41

A pair of gerbils 🐾

RetailTherapyMightHelp · 03/10/2025 20:43

KrazyboutKillian · 03/10/2025 20:37

Posh shower oil
I love loccitane almond , and getting a waft of it cheers me up

or get a copy of a fave album from your past , play it loud and have a dance

Smellies are no good for me due to skin issues.
Album from the past is a great idea. Music always lifts the soul

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MiddleAgedDread · 03/10/2025 20:43

New PJs
nice bubble bath
new toy for the pets (assuming they’re the sort that play with things)
a haircut

RetailTherapyMightHelp · 03/10/2025 20:43

menopausalfart · 03/10/2025 20:41

Buy a cozy blanket, curl up, and watch your favourite film.

That sounds lovely

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RetailTherapyMightHelp · 03/10/2025 20:44

DressingGownTuesday · 03/10/2025 20:41

A book or craft/art material? Book a massage or facial?

Loving these ideas. I’m going to make a list. ❤️

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RetailTherapyMightHelp · 03/10/2025 20:45

Ipadannie · 03/10/2025 20:41

A pair of gerbils 🐾

Funnily enough, I love rodents even rats. Unfortunately so does my dog ☠️

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CB125 · 03/10/2025 20:46

A lovely wrap/shawl in your favourite colour

Online Home Shop have a croissant shaped pillow with a smiley face

I've ordered it and it will be known as Claude my 'Emotional Support Croissant'

RetailTherapyMightHelp · 03/10/2025 20:48

CB125 · 03/10/2025 20:46

A lovely wrap/shawl in your favourite colour

Online Home Shop have a croissant shaped pillow with a smiley face

I've ordered it and it will be known as Claude my 'Emotional Support Croissant'

That made me laugh. Just googled him and he is seriously cute

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Woodworm2020 · 03/10/2025 20:48

A crunchie bar

Philandbill · 03/10/2025 20:50

Some bulbs to plant for the spring.

RetailTherapyMightHelp · 03/10/2025 20:52

Philandbill · 03/10/2025 20:50

Some bulbs to plant for the spring.

Oh yes, good time to make plans for the garden for next year.

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rumred · 03/10/2025 20:53

Some really good quality food for your animals.
A new high thread count cotton sheet.