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MrsPeel

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...lift your spirits when you are feeling low?

I have had a few days of really bad physical pain - nothing to do medication wise as I don't want to go into heavier stuff than I'm already in- plus the whole thing got aggravated by some emotional stuff I'm dealing with...trying to be as good as I can, but I had to go to my "persons" to vent (thanks to a few of you too), and got Sarita to do some of her comedy antics so we (as usual) end up laughing and I feel better.
We also watched a lot of Honest Trailers and she showed me some stuff online that was funny, like Disney parody songs and things like that....

also had to thank all of you who left some amazingly beautiful love in the gallery and write some amazing messages to me thanking for my love in yours...... you are the best!!!!!

what is your trick?

do you have a program on TV that makes you happier?
Friends used to do it for me, never mind how many times I watched the episodes, I always laughed...

do you go buy something?
tell me, as I still have quiet a way to go to get better :giggle
 
It makes me so sad to know that you are feeling low and dealing with some pain:( You always leave such lovely thoughtful comments on my LOs - you are obvs a genuine and warm person.
When I get down, I usually head to Hobbycraft and buy some paper crafting stash :stash Even though half the time I never use what I've bought lol. Just wandering around and focusing on fab crafting stuff and planning what I could do with it, seems to clear my head and give me a lift. Buying a bag of giant chocolate buttons at the check out helps too :giggle
Anyway, I hope you feel better very soon. Keep laughing...it really is the best medicine :beat
 
If you are up to it, art journal or just using different fonts and write all that emotional stuff etc out on paper. Your audience is only you. This is not for the gallery unless you choose to later. Try to find stuff in your digital stash to represent some of those feelings. Now either save for a few hours or days Get out the paint, stamps, and all the mess you need and demolish them or edit them. Get it out of yourself.
 
Sorry you're not feeling well physically or emotionally my dear Cyn :heartlub.

Depending on what my mood is about I either organize, read, cook, bake. As far as laughter Big Bang Theory is a go to for me.

Hope you feel better soon my lovely. :heartslub
 
Cynthia, I hope you are feeling better soon. I usually end up grabbing a book and snuggling into a comfy chair when I'm down. A bit of escapism generally cheers me up. And I put on my sound blocking head phones so I don't have to listen to anything except my book.
Art journaling a positive vision board is a good suggestion too.
 
So sorry that you are feeling poorly both emotionally and physically Cynthia.

For a pick-me-up, I like to watch old episodes of the IT Crowd (British version, not the US one). It always gives me a laugh.
 
Have you tried crochet or knit? It is calming and learning a new skill is distracting. {hugs}
 
give.
when I feel a bit wallowy
I give
to someone, time, love an ear to listen.
it helps me

I have not had pain that brings me down, that is something I can not even imagine, especially when I believe you are not a person to wallow...but more just so tired of pain, it wears you down.

I took a 4 hour nap the other day, I feel like a new woman...a big hug to you, because you may never know just how many people you touch
 
thanks girls, thanks everyone- I ll keep the list and start trying one by one :) there are just certain things like the art journal which I already do, is one of my very best therapies.... I asked more than anything about other things because I really couldn't scrap....
I'm feeling a lot better (I slept, quiet a long nap actually!)

Anne, (& everyone) I take pain as it is, something that happens- I dont usually whine about this things, I really really hope it didn't sound like that..... Sarita also spent the day sitting with me today, from 6 am, so she just woke me up for the medication and let me sleep a bit more, then made some food..God has blessed me with the best families ever, my blood one and the chosen one....and I do know my situation isnt not by near as bad as some other people I know have it....
my reaching out was honestly trying to find new things to do, mainly as I know there are so many here who have health conditions like mine.....some , as I said, much worse-
Well I just posted a challenge in the Motivators area and is all cheerful so no more whining LOL and you can have fun with me too!!!!!!!!

:dancebun

thanks once again- !!!!!!!

:luvya
 
Oh no not being able to scrap -- that's hard. I would be at a loss. I am also a knitter. I was so sick in January I could hardly do either. I'm so glad you have a great family. And many good friends here. I will think about what else I do when I have those days. Meanwhile you will be in my prayers.
 
My biggest fix when I'm feeling low or grumpy is almost always a nap. I know you have trouble sleep at night and that might mess things up for you, but that's what works for me. Also, playing board games or watching a silly cartoon with my kids can always lift my spirit. And when all else fails I might even go exercise. I never want to do it, but I always feel better afterwards (until the sore muscles catch up to me) :giggle Retail therapy can help sometimes too. :)

I'm glad to hear that you're feeling better and hope that trend continues! :)
 
Hugs, Cynthia! I wish I could send good vibes that would help and make you feel better! Physically and mentally. It's hard, this life thing.

When I am down, I usually find things that will make me laugh. I've encountered some Buzzfeed LOL articles that always make me laugh, so I might search for one of those. I might also bother one of my good friends and see if she wanted to hang out - she is a crack up, and will always have me laughing! Other times, a movie, cuddle time with my kids, and the not so good for me yummy treat!
 
I'm so sorry you're feeling poorly right now, Cynthia, I'd never have guessed by your always upbeat words in the galleries and forums. I'm sending some hugs your way!
 
Hi Dear,
I'm so sorry to hear you're not feeling well. One of the most effective things I do is exactly what you've already done-- reach out for help and suggestions. There are some terrific thoughts here about what to do. Mine depends on the source of my sadness but sometimes I have a good cry (the movie "What Dreams May Come" is good for that) or I curl up with cookies, tea and a good book, magazine, movie or tv show. It may sound a bit trite, but one of the things I find most helpful is to take stock of things that are going well in my life. When I'm down, it's easy to lose sight of all the gifts I have been given (this community being one of them).
Hope you're well soon!
xoxo
 
Like Karen, taking a nap is one the best things... and talking to everyone here at @ TLP.

Cynthia, you know I am not around during the day, but anytime you feel like chatting or babbling, just go ahead girl!!! :heartslub
 
((((((((HUGS)))))))))


Hope today is a better day for you beautiful!


I kind of understand what you are going through, I know that some of our conditions are the same, even though we may go through different "side effects" of those conditions xx


Last year I went through a real rough patch with my health, both the chronic pain and fatigue as well as my "head" I just wasn't in the best emotional state, I went into myself, and hid away, I wasn't my usual self!


I read, like crazy, escaped into someone else's world! That was the only thing I found that helped at the time when it was so bad.


I know now that immersing myself in that one thing was not doing me any good, so now I balance between scrapping and reading, plus sometimes just lighting a candle and relaxing, naps, or just laying here snoozing really help me too, I have definitely got more control over my emotions around it all now xx


The iPad mini was a great idea too, as when I can't get on the laptop I can at least surf the gallery and forum on that! xx


I Hope you find something that works for you and that you get some relief from the really bad day real soon! I know it never goes away, but I hope you start to have more "good" days xx


Love you!!! xxxxx
 
I just get messy with color on a page even if it is not something to post anywhere.. I also read to lose myself in the pages... Big hugs my dear!! XO
 
I read! I love reading, because even painting sometimes makes me be too harsh on myself sometimes.
 
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