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What do you do when you’re sad?

  • 29-07-2019 5:50pm
    #1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 710 ✭✭✭


    Hello AHers.

    I’m having a bit of a crap day due to some personal stuff that didn’t work out the way I had hoped. Feeling a bit sad and fragile right now. And what better place to come than here :pac:

    I’ve been off work today so it’s been a mix of moping around eating pastries and then keeping busy with life admin, laundry, did a fitness class, getting my hair done now. And creating pointless threads in AH of course.

    I’m curious to hear what the good folks around here get up to when they’re having a bit of a sh1t day. What helps you to feel a bit less sh1t?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,006 ✭✭✭✭callaway92


    Usually driving range (if it’s late in the evening) and I throw the headphones on.

    Golf if earlier in the day.

    Go for a walk if weather is nice.

    Generally don’t do gym if I’m not feeling great


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,495 ✭✭✭✭eviltwin


    I go for a run. Its usually the last thing I want to do but it seems to help.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,819 ✭✭✭✭Thelonious Monk


    Don't drink. Sign up to new things. Exercise. Get in better shape. And just ride it out, there's no other way.


  • Posts: 5,311 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Listen to upbeat music.

    Watch a comedy.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,646 ✭✭✭_blaaz


    Bring dog for a walk on the beach...he's always buzzing for it and cheers me up


    Other than that,get out and do something productive on farm,no matter what/how down...the sense of achievement of getting something done is 100% worth effort






    (Both also work for hangovers too)


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 7,275 ✭✭✭Your Face


    I look at myself in the mirror.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 582 ✭✭✭Hobosan


    Think.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,314 ✭✭✭✭branie2


    Listen to music


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 888 ✭✭✭fmpisces


    Hello AHers.

    I’m having a bit of a crap day due to some personal stuff that didn’t work out the way I had hoped. Feeling a bit sad and fragile right now. And what better place to come than here :pac:

    I’ve been off work today so it’s been a mix of moping around eating pastries and then keeping busy with life admin, laundry, did a fitness class, getting my hair done now. And creating pointless threads in AH of course.

    I’m curious to hear what the good folks around here get up to when they’re having a bit of a sh1t day. What helps you to feel a bit less sh1t?

    Bitta online shopping (if I can afford it, mind).
    Pampering session at home, listen to music, watch a funny movie. Sometimes though I will wallow in it, I know that's not good but I think sometimes I just need the space by myself to "get over it" and I do, I always know that it will pass. So I don't give myself a hard time anymore for not wanting to answer the phone or accept social invitations if I'm just not feeling up to it.
    My theory is you do you - what's best for you and what gets you through it. I hate being around others if I'm having an off day 'cos sometimes I can't handle/make sense of my feelings myself and I don't want to bring others down. That being said I'd be the first to provide a shoulder to cry on if any of my family or friends needed it.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,888 ✭✭✭Atoms for Peace


    I like to wallow in the misery, close the curtains and listen to radiohead in bed.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,213 ✭✭✭✭Strumms


    Just do something that would make you happy....
    One or more then one of the following...

    Book a holiday / weekend away.

    Call a friend, see if they wanna catch a film / gig with you.

    Do something constructive like going through your wardrobe chucking the stuff you don’t wear anymore.

    Go shopping to replenish the wardrobe.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 31,219 ✭✭✭✭freshpopcorn


    I'd watch TV/Movies I enjoy.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17 comedown


    Long walk. Even better with the dog.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 571 ✭✭✭kikilarue2


    Get on the phone to a pal.

    If you want to feel the sadness watch something sad and have a cry.

    Do some journalling.

    Write a gratitude list.

    Get any kind of a change of scenery.

    If you got up today and didn't shower because you were just arsing around at home, go and have a shower. Do a facemask or something as well if you can.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,694 ✭✭✭✭Alf Veedersane


    I wait until it's raining and then go for a walk.

    Then the sadness about being drenched becomes worse than the original sadness. Job done.

    Also, people will think your face is just wet and not that you were crying.


  • Posts: 0 [Deleted User]


    I just take to the couch with my phone ,cant even have the TV on ,pull down the blinds and wallow in it until it passes.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,694 ✭✭✭✭Alf Veedersane


    I just take to the couch with my phone ,cant even have the TV on ,pull down the blinds and wallow in it until it passes.

    Not a duvet day, no?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,073 ✭✭✭Rubberlegs


    I find it hard to be motivated if I'm sad, so another wallower here:) Just let it pass and tell myself tomorrow is another day. I find if I am at all down I have no desire for a drink which maybe isn't a bad thing.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,503 ✭✭✭✭Mad_maxx


    Hello AHers.

    I’m having a bit of a crap day due to some personal stuff that didn’t work out the way I had hoped. Feeling a bit sad and fragile right now. And what better place to come than here :pac:

    I’ve been off work today so it’s been a mix of moping around eating pastries and then keeping busy with life admin, laundry, did a fitness class, getting my hair done now. And creating pointless threads in AH of course.

    I’m curious to hear what the good folks around here get up to when they’re having a bit of a sh1t day. What helps you to feel a bit less sh1t?

    Rake over past mistakes so as to really exploit the misery


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 710 ✭✭✭ginandtonicsky


    Mad_maxx wrote: »
    Rake over past mistakes so as to really exploit the misery

    This gave me a bit of a much needed giggle


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  • Posts: 0 [Deleted User]


    Not a duvet day, no?

    Even on my worse days I've dragged myself into work and continued wallowing once I got home..poor choice of username actually lol.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 888 ✭✭✭fmpisces


    Hello AHers.

    I’m having a bit of a crap day due to some personal stuff that didn’t work out the way I had hoped. Feeling a bit sad and fragile right now. And what better place to come than here :pac:

    I’ve been off work today so it’s been a mix of moping around eating pastries and then keeping busy with life admin, laundry, did a fitness class, getting my hair done now. And creating pointless threads in AH of course.

    I’m curious to hear what the good folks around here get up to when they’re having a bit of a sh1t day. What helps you to feel a bit less sh1t?

    Sorry, should have made reference to this in my previous reply.....
    Of course I could be totally wrong but the thing that didn't work out might end up being a blessing in disguise. That might be hard to see it that way now. I am a firm believer of what's meant to be will not pass you by. I find it helps a little to remember this when things don't go as I had planned. Other than that it takes time to get there, so take all the time you need. Hope you're OK. I know you don't know me from Adam but feel free to shoot me a PM if you'd like to chat, and if not, feel better soon :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,856 ✭✭✭irishguitarlad


    Play Yakuza. Nothing better than smashing japanese lads to bits with street furniture.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,609 ✭✭✭smilerf


    Listen to The Dead South


  • Registered Users, Subscribers, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,631 ✭✭✭✭antodeco


    I go for some go karting. Great for sweating, and releasing endorphins!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,570 ✭✭✭vriesmays


    Vitamin D tablet.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,644 ✭✭✭✭punisher5112


    Beer beer beer, bed bed bed


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,211 ✭✭✭✭ILoveYourVibes


    I put Cocaine on my cocopops and go gambling :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,649 ✭✭✭✭The Princess Bride


    I watch this, it never fails to make me laugh, no matter how down I'm feeling.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,213 ✭✭✭✭Strumms


    That gotta hurt ^^^

    The funny part is her saying... “do NOT swim in the sea” as winter Armageddon fûcks a stop sign into her head. She is barely believing she has to be out there saying those words and then a mouthful of STOP !


  • Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 18,664 Mod ✭✭✭✭Leg End Reject


    Wallow in self pity but set a time limit on it, then get up and get on with it as best I can. I'd treat myself too - nice lunch, some retail therapy, nice treatment etc., depending on what took my fancy.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,301 ✭✭✭✭cj maxx


    Drink


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,674 ✭✭✭Muppet Man


    Porn


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,060 ✭✭✭✭anewme


    Sorry to hear you are having a crappy time. sorry if things have not worked out the way you d hoped.

    A pj day at home with your favourite spotify list.

    Another is for me is to stay in my Mum's. When Im there, the dogs sleep on my bed. They seem to know if im down and cuddle in.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 220 ✭✭Baseball72


    Go for a brisk walk. Listen to music - maybe songs that suit your mood right now. It's ok not to be ok. It too shall pass.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,213 ✭✭✭✭Strumms


    Muppet Man wrote: »
    Porn

    Muppet porn ?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,960 ✭✭✭Autecher


    There are some good answers in this thread too ginandtonicsky. It was started by Succubus and I have used some stuff from it myself sometimes when I feel down.
    Hope you feel better soon :)

    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=109782185


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,960 ✭✭✭Autecher


    Strumms wrote: »
    Muppet porn ?
    Is there any other kind of porn?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,213 ✭✭✭✭Strumms


    Autecher wrote: »
    Is there any other kind of porn?

    Fraggle Rock porn, but ‘some’ people will label you as a bit eccentric for watching that.:p


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,960 ✭✭✭Autecher


    Damn, I came her to see if ginandtonicsky was feeling better but I see she has closed her account. Does anyone here talk to her offline and know if she's ok?


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