When I feel bad I like to

[shinkou]

I think many of us have some time when we are feeling bad. I think we have a different way to feel better. So I think maybe we can share some idea about how to feel better. Maybe we can learn the new way to feel good.

When I feel bad I really like to sing. I think it is the best way for me to feel better. Usually first I will sing, then second I pray.

Singing to God always makes me feel much better when I feel bad.

What about the other people? I wonder what do you do to feel better?

 

[Shadolus]

I try to distract myself either with video games or cleaning... yeah they're pretty different distractions but they work. When I feel real bad, I look to God by either reading the Bible or laying in my bed just talking to him.

 

[Lord Herdsetk]

I'll either exercise or narrate a couple of stories. Narrating and editing it to video form is really soothing for me.

That or I'll watch some youtube videos.

Well I've always been working on a novel on the side. I have a good idea of where I want it to go, its just piecing the characters together to fit within the plot is a lot harder said than done.

 

[EyesOfKohl]

I usually try to release the emotion, usually through music, writing or talking to a friend.

 

[Qyöt27]

Depends on what the 'bad' is. If it's anger or frustration, then typically music, video games, getting out of the house and going for a walk, etc. If it's sadness or depression, then it's usually music (again) or watching something that either fits the mood or is more of a comedy.

 

[Scottish Knight]

Praying about it helps. Also listening to calming/relaxing music and talking about it with someone. Sometimes I realise that I'm dwelling on my own problems too much so I counteract that by finding something to do that would help someone else.

 

[Marycita]

Listening to music, or singing along with it.. Praying and reading the Bible. Praying while I'm cleaning. Sometimes I'll talk about it to someone.

Sometimes, I think about those who have it worse than I do and pray for them...which helps me get out of myself tons.

 

[Inkachu]

When I feel bad, I like to:

Sing something really loud and miserable (blues work great for this lol)
Hug something or someone
Get out of the house
Eat (unfortunately)

 

[Marycita]

When I feel bad, I like to:

Sing something really loud and miserable (blues work great for this lol)
Hug something or someone
Get out of the house
Eat (unfortunately)

Oh yes..the bolded ones are great too...

but unfortunately, they never seem to happen when I want them to

 

[SplendidTree]

I like to sing, although I am not good at it, and pray! Also some World of Warcraft or walking usually helps. Ohhh and thanking God for things.

 

[DCN2]

I usually listen to Tchaikovsky, Beethoven, or Mozart. Maybe a little Hans Zimmer, listening to his epic Scores from Soundtracks. Love it all. It's soothing, helps me think of good thoughts.

 

[Aino]

I'm a bit of an emotional eater as well..
I try to go out and have a walk or run or something though. Like when I used to not live in the city I'd go to a forest with the intention of kicking trees or something but then ended up not doing it but rather just being there and seeing all the scenery and calming down. That was awesome. Too bad the central park doesn't quite do the trick.
It often also helps angsting to a good friend, it just has to be the right friend for the moment and in the right mood as well.

 

[tapi]

I just need to do a total mental reset.. Sometimes making a trip to the local grocery store works, sometimes cleaning the aparment for 3 hours does the trick In general just need some activity to get my mind off the stressing things.

 

[waves16]

Make a fierce playlist on my iPod and go for a walk, preferably near the forest or the ocean. Or turn on some reeeeally loud rock music and clean the house/dance. Lots of music, lots of moving, lots of distractions.

 

[Nom De Guerre]

I like to sleep... then I'm not all weird and emotional; I also like to go play some sports or workout, and if I really hurt then I'll have a hot shower and shed a few tears.

 

[Squeakers]

When I feel bad, I like to:
~ crochet...seriously, it can really relax me...so relaxing sometimes, I could fall asleep.
~ if I'm really upset, I'd listen to some music...classical or instrumental.
~ work around the house.
~ hop online and talk to someone.
~ go up to my room and cry (this one is only if I'm in a depressed bad mood).
~ read/listen to the bible or listen to a sermon.

 

[peacechild4]

Talk to GOD.. hug someone... sing loudly to my ipod... inspire someone else..

 

[Christianworldsoundtraks]

There is a great listening cd out there called Declaration's Of God's Word. It is scripture set to praise and worship music. Whenever I am feeling down or have a struggle that I am facing I always find comfort in being able to listen to these at work and at home.

 

[Tehchad]

I'm naturally a quiet person. I have a couple of places that I like to go and just be alone to pray. I live very near the mountains, so one place is just over the ridge from town. Other not-so-quiet places are at my small group - listening to other Christians talk about God/faith/last night it was Kingdom Theology/etc, directing at church, and even playing poker with certain people. It's a nice place to remember that I'm home.

 

[MacFall]

I go for walks while I compose music in my head. Then once I'm out of my funk I finish it off by doing something productive.