Im not feeling good ... Not trying to deny anything but Im tryind to distract my mind....

What's up?

If you need to use flights of fantasy to step away, in mind, you already have a rich store of all you need: great memories of lovely times with special people in lovely, amazing places. In memory, you can revisit, relive, savor whichever events you wish, with no equipment, etc.

You can think of music you love, replaying it in your head...I used to be able to go through Tchaikovsky's [i]1812 Overture[/i] in my mind and come out within ~90 s of the recording I had burned into my memory...but you can stretch out the beautiful bits, compress/skip over other bits...you are the producer of your mind's experience.

You can think of poetry you've read or written...and write more!

You have an amazing mind...you can use it as your chariot to a better place.

😊🤗🤗🤗

I tell myself that I'm not in a good place. So today I'm not going to evaluate my life, myself or make any decisions. If negative thoughts come, I let them come and then basically put them aside because I'm not in a place to assess anything right now. I only do that when I'm centred.
This creates some space. It was one of my key strategies for getting out of fifteen years of chronic depression.
So from there I go easy on myself for today, knowing tomorrow might be better. I'm usually not in a creative space because of how I feel (otherwise I would turn to that) and so just any indulgent distraction, take a nap, go for a walk - especially in nature if I can. Go and see someone. Go out and sit in a cafe and do not much...

i listen to soothing piano like Phillip Glass.
Daniel LaMois just came out with something new called Player, Piano.
He produced for Peter Gabriel, U2 and Bob Dylan.
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Music of a positive nature and dancing alone in my living room.
It sounds as weird as it probably looks.
But one thing I've learned in all of my years is that it's very hard to be despondent when you're dancing.

As weird as it sounds, I'd suggest you try it.

Reading.

Writing poetry or a short story.

Designing (no money but the act of designing is fun, includes materials research):
- an eco-house I'd love to build and live in
- renovating the shack we're in
- a superlight and strong horse float
- an easy clean free-range chicken shelter, snake, rat & fox proof
- raised permaculture no-dig veggie-garden beds.

Time with friends.

Volunteering - helping with green community projects.

In no particular order.

I hope by now you're feeling a lot better and shaken out of that feeling.
When I don't feel good, I tend to just sit with it and maybe try to get to the root of why I am feeling that way. But it can be unpleasant sometimes and when it's too much, I can just do mindless things like TV or if the mood takes me, read something.

Sorry you're not feeling well.....What do I do...I guess meditate,or put on a movie,go for a walk...and always music.....stay strong ya never know what tomorrow brings🤗

Oh poor dear - I’m sorry to hear that! You had just recovered, too. 🤗🤗🤗 If I’m reasonably functional, I go for a book, a game, or making something. If I’m a useless pile of brainless goo, I find an old favorite movie or show and let it work its magic. I sure hope you’re better soon! ❤️

Breathe there for a while. Accept your feelings as they come. Remember that you have greatness in you and that although you are in discomfort, it is temporary. If a person is making you feel bad - try to first spend time with yourself apart, so that your own light can whisper to you what to do next. Do not be afraid to feel it all. If it is too heavy, do not be afraid to let it out (express it) in any form possible, even abstract. Do something that makes you relax. Anything. Try to take a walk - there is this magic about fresh air. These are the moments to take care of yourself and show love to yourself. when you feel better, try to observe the situation from 3rd perspective -the solution might just pop! Wishing you to feel lighter and livelier again soon :)

I went thru something traumatic a few months ago.
What helped me was to set up flowers and hummingbird feeders to attract hummingbirds.
I felt so relaxed and peaceful sitting on my deck. It really helped!
I hope you feel better very soon.🤗🙂🌷

Read, listen to happy music, dance, go for a walk outside, spend time with friends

I'm so sorry you're not feeling well. Sending you a hug!

Music can help calm me down when I'm feeling anxious. Especially Christmas music. Perhaps your own faith has holidays that utilize calming musical collections as well?

I go for a good bicycle ride with some engaging music to burn off the black energy...

..and typically by the time I get home again most of the darkness has cleared

I hope you're feeling better by now, sweet Soossie.🤗 💖

I'm in the same boat myself with anxiety, even though I'm hopeful. Leave it to the enigmatic to have two contradictory feelings.😏

For me, I can't distract myself from these feelings. It isn't an easy task, but I think sometimes, we need to feel them for what they're worth for a reason. Growth comes to mind as such reason. Personally, time has proven this to be my truth...

Here’s a hug for you! 🤗 ❤️

Listen to music. Write about the things that make you happy or that you’re thankful for.

Connect to your heart ❤️ Feel the physical feeling that comes with an emotion without telling yourself a story about why you’re feeling bad.

It will hurt but once you feel it the pain will subside. Our pesky brains love having something to do and if you let it it will drive you in circle to try and understand why something is the way it is when really we just need to feel it and move on.

Being here is distracting...when here, I forget my troubles!

Headphones music then keep busy while dancing

It depends what the problem is

Soosie, so sorry you're not feeling so good. The situation unfolding in some regions can make one feel so helpless. It's truly tragic.
Your mind must be in turmoil.
Thinking about you and hoping you keep safe..

I don't escape.
I write.

I’m so sorry, my friend. If I’m up to it, I sometimes will watch a movie or tv show I enjoy. If I can eat, I’ll fix something light and delicious. Sometimes a hot shower, glass of wine and a nap helps. I hope you’re feeling better soon. 🤗

It all depends upon the nature of reality being faced. From some there is no escape. One has to face them squarely

Hi sorry you are not feeling good.. When I am really down I distract myself by walking outside in nature. The exercise helps..when the body moves it helps move the stress and trauma away. 🤗.. I learnt this from my therapist

Books

I can't. 😔 I have an unquiet mind.
But I've learn that time and patience can solve many ...undesired situations.
That in itself helps me.
Blessings to you.

So sorry you are not feeling good.

When I get like that, I go to bed.

I make lists of positive aspects of my life. I walk in nature, which helps me to connect with my [i]own[/i] nature. I meditate, watch an enjoyable movie, listen to some of my favourite music. I talk with a loving friend.

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Sleep
Set priorities
Do some activities to get rid of thoughts
Meditation
Learn something new (language or read a book)
Go out for a walk
Many things 🙂

I will listen to the Les Crane version of the "Desiderata" this wonderful work of music set to inspired lyrics usually works to change my focus to a more positive mindset. Love you.

With me I listen to music, walk, look on the internet for holiday offers, drive, try to think positively but realistically about things. Hope things look brighter for you soon. 💚

I may be the weird one but when i get undesired situations, i clean 😹. I swear anything i clean gets really clean and sparkly ✨️ 😁.
Hope you find comfort and the distraction you need 🤗🤗🤗.

Try doing something you enjoy to take your mind off it.

I find getting outside and going for a walk or run really helps as does just going to the store or walk around the mall.

Read something light.

Hope you feel better soon sis 🤗

Read, run, or just walk around outside. I also recite poems and quotations in my head.

Music. Listening or playing.
Reading.
Films.
Just keeping busy in someway with cleaning, gardening, DIY etc

I chain smoke and hold my stomach. Or i take pills to make me pass out , if i can.

Usually come to SW, and wait for politicos to lose their stuff...................... always entertaining.

Walk outside or listen to music. It is like a warm blanket for my mind and soul.

That's a tough one. I try to think or even better, work on a hobby.

Thinking of you. 🤗

Sorry to hear Soossie, music, reading films, my usual ways of coping.

how come you dont feel good, maybe you should see a doctor