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Depending on the severity of your depression you may not feel like going out in public, meeting up with friends, or doing the things that you would normally enjoy. Maybe you want to stay in your pajamas all day watching Netflix while you hide out away from the trouble of getting yourself together. Perhaps you are so depressed that you can’t go out because just about everything makes you cry at the drop of a hat and you know that you will have a terrible time and ruin everyone’s night as well. (And while this might sound a little extreme to someone who isn’t depressed, when you are feeling bad you are in deep, right?) I know that you have heard it all before, but here are some things that you can do to make you feel a little better than you do right now.
- Find a comedy to watch. Whether it be a new release or an old favorite get in on the funny and happy by watching a movie that was made to make you laugh! Add popcorn, soda and a candy and it will be even that much better.
Cheerful young couple sitting on the sofa and watching TV
- Exercise! I know, I know the last thing you want to do is get up enough strength and gumption to run a marathon, but it doesn’t have to be all or nothing! Go to the mall and walk all around (yes, be a mall walker) or if it is nice outside go to a beautiful park or a different neighborhood and check out the scenery. Take your dog with you if you like or a camera in case you can get some good shots of nature. Anything to get out and get moving.
- There is nothing that makes people happier than babies and puppies right? So, if you have a friend or family member with a baby, ask if you can come over for a visit. Bring a little gift along to play with the youngster and it will surely brighten your mood. Not into kids? I prefer dogs too (lol) so go to a pet store or the no kill shelter and look at the puppies, dogs and cats. Find one that you like and ask to play with it for a little bit (they don’t have to know you are not buying). It will make you feel better to play with a puppy for awhile and it will make the puppy happy to get out of that small cage and have some one on one time with you!
Happy Girl Holding And Cuddling Her Cute Little Pet Chihuahua
- If you doodle or draw you can make an adult coloring page filled with uplifting designs words and pictures. If you don’t think that artistic talent is in your wheel house, then find some free printable adult coloring pages and go to work relaxing and enjoying coloring in a masterpiece.
