What do you do to cheer yourself up?

[blindturtle02]

I think I watch or read allot of Star Wars stuff. My brother will also call out of the clear blue, which is sort of spooky. Each of us has always known when the other is feeling down, so I've also called him and helped out when the situation was reversed.

[NightwatchersOnlygirl]

Watching Return of the Jedi cheers me up a lot

[blindturtle02]

Curling up with a good book also helps. I'll read Star Wars and believe it or not, scary stories cheer me up too. I also like playing Battlefront II. If it's a nice day outside, long walks often help.

[The Green Ranger]

I listen to soundboard prank calls on Youtube to cheer me up.

[Stugehen]

I watch this.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2_-i_cohMM

[pennydreadful]

Originally Posted by Stugehen

I watch this.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2_-i_cohMM

That video was adorable, and now I want a bubby goat!

[Slade]

Drive. I love to drive. Get a session in on the heavy bag. Get on the ps3/4. Play with my pitbull. Spend time with my little boy.

[Netkeeper]

It seems like more and more often things I usually do to cheer myself up or distract myself from something tire me out, or I just plain don't want to do it. I usually turn to roleplaying when I'm upset, but right now I just can't make myself do anything more than one-liners. And I owe a bunch of paragraph replies that I just can't motivate myself to do right now.

Depending on the situation, I might play a video game, go talk to my mom if she's home, go for a walk, marathon a show, do some chucking [but this one works best when I'm angry instead of depressed], get into a Skype call, get stoned, spend time with my dog, or just go to sleep.

When I'm really really upset I'll just default to going to sleep for as long as I can. I've slept almost 18 hours doing that.

[Lethal Lullaby]

Originally Posted by zkarlette

Talk to friends, listen to music, go out somewhere fun and pretty much anything TMNT helps.

Pretty much the same here. Also coming on here makes me happy. :3 ^w^

[BubblyShell22]

I usually read, write fan fiction, listen to music, or watch TV to cheer up. Usually thinking about TMNT helps too. I sometimes imagine that they're with me and comforting me when I feel down. I know that sounds weird to a lot of you, but it really does help me.

[pennydreadful]

Originally Posted by BubblyShell22

I usually read, write fan fiction, listen to music, or watch TV to cheer up. Usually thinking about TMNT helps too. I sometimes imagine that they're with me and comforting me when I feel down. I know that sounds weird to a lot of you, but it really does help me.

I don't think that's weird at all. Turtles always cheer me up because that way I can imagine a world where everything doesn't totally suck.

Listening to music, anything to do with unicorns (I mean come on, how can unicorns NOT cheer you up?) or reading will also sometimes help - as does snuggling with my cats. Essentially, I have to do something that takes my mind off the real world - I'm big on escaping into my fantasy worlds!

[RaphAndDonnie]

I listen to a podcast or put on some feel good music.

[MsMarvelDuckie]

Originally Posted by BabyTurtles

large caramel frappe, with extra caramel.

So YOU'RE the one..... LOL, I have a customer who always orders the same exact thing!! Personally, I prefer the mocha one. But a large one always makes me start bouncing off the walls....

Originally Posted by pennydreadful

I don't think that's weird at all. Turtles always cheer me up because that way I can imagine a world where everything doesn't totally suck.

Listening to music, anything to do with unicorns (I mean come on, how can unicorns NOT cheer you up?) or reading will also sometimes help- as does snuggling with my cats. Essentially, I have to do something that takes my mind off the real world- I'm big on escaping into my fantasy worlds!

Yup! Agreed. I do the same thing with my own fantasy worlds. Mostly in my writing. I also love taking a relaxing bubble bath, listen to music, or have some of my favorite ice cream or another sweet treat. And who doesn't love cuddling with a lovable kitty?

[pennydreadful]

Originally Posted by MsMarvelDuckie

I do the same thing with my own fantasy worlds. Mostly in my writing. I also love taking a relaxing bubble bath, listen to music, or have some of my favorite ice cream or another sweet treat. And who doesn't love cuddling with a lovable kitty?

Totes - when I'm sad or angry, I really just need to be left alone for a while until I feel better. I'd love to be able to do the bubble-bath thing, but alas, my teeny apartment only has a shower (with an equally teeny hot water system, drat it!).

Generally me eating when I'm upset ends in badness because I comfort-eat and then end up loathing myself. That being said, if I'm feeling blue and there's a cheesecake around - watch out, cuz that sucker's life expectancy just dropped down to zero!

[HayaMika]

Usually I draw sad things to get the feelings out, read fanfictions and look at pictures of my favorite characters in the show I'm obsessed with or like at the moment I am sad (since my main fandom can change daily...).

I also talk to friends and vent to people I know I can vent to... It helps a lot.

[Netkeeper]

I forgot to mention that if I have the ability to, buying something, even a little something, usually cheers me up. Getting a package in the mail [which happened today!] makes my day.

[Candy Kappa]

If I'm alone I cheer myself up with drawing while listening to music or podcasts (Major Spoilers Podcasts to be exact), I usually draw Dungeons & Dragons or TMNT related stuff.

[arkangel]

Escapism works for me. Reading sci-fi, doing a tv series marathon, or customizing a toy. Right now, I'm in the middle of the Birds of Prey on DVD. Cheesy acting and tons of eye candy relaxes everyone.

Oh and there's always booze.

[pennydreadful]

Originally Posted by Netkeeper

I forgot to mention that if I have the ability to, buying something, even a little something, usually cheers me up. Getting a package in the mail [which happened today!] makes my day.

Me too - online shopping is always good.

[MsMarvelDuckie]

Yeah, buying a little something for myself sometimes helps, too. And did someone mention cheesecake?! I'd have to fight you for it, penny, LOL! Especially if it has blackberries on it. They are my Kryptonite....