[Fuzzybear]

Today is very sub optimal for me.

I had a nap and it didn't help much (now I probably will be awake all night)

Could someone share any ideas for surviving the crap days (aside from meds

(this is not about the situation in the world )

[Moose72]

Can you read a good book? That always takes me out of the world for an hour or two- gets my mind off everything else.

[Mendingmysoul]

I sometimes bingewatch YouTube videos on an interesting topic.

[swimmingly]

I get lost in movies, or try to meditate. There's a channel on cable here called POP that has been showing half-day marathons of the early 1990s TV show called ER. That one takes me back to the end of high school and better days.

What about journaling? I'm starting a journal soon per my therapist's urgings. Starting with just things I'm grateful for.

[Soupe du jour]

You'll have to determine the activities that you find pleasure/relaxation doing. For me, it is usually baking. I love sweets and love cooking/baking, so that's one of mine. Also, activities that involve mindfulness can be great. The cooking/baking is such an example, but I also like flower arranging, observing nature, dancing/listening to music, and writing. Even surfing the internet can be a great source of pleasure for me. I follow thoughts and research things of interest. Learning new things is very rewarding!

[wolftrap]

For surviving the crap days I like to do something physical like walking or exercising. I also like to try to be creative, like painting or writing, or lose myself in a book or a movie. I also tend to drink, but I don’t recommend it

[MickeyCheeky]

i agree with all the other wise and wonderful posters. Definitely try to do something to pass the time such as reading or watching a movie. Please do stay safe. Sending many safe, warm hugs to BOTH you, @Fuzzybear, your Family, your Friends and ALL of your Loved Ones! Keep fighting and keep rocking NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS, OK?!

[Victoria'smom]

Coloring helps me. I'm learning to draw.

[*Beth*]

For me, watching movies helps. In fact, I'm going to start watching movies with ear buds in so I don't hear ambient distraction noises.
Fuzzy~

[Bipolarchic14]

I go out for a walk weather permitting and lose myself in music. Also if I am down about a particular part of my life I look up YouTube videos to get ideas on how to improve that area. Examples: health, finance, career etc

[gottagetup]

I find journaling helpful, when I put my thoughts, worries and concerns on paper it kind clears my mind. Walking seems to help with boredom and reading a book distracts me from myself. I hope you get some ideas that work for you. This forum is really helpful to me. Lots of luck