Ideas for.... crap days :(

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 )

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.

I sometimes bingewatch YouTube videos on an interesting topic.

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.

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!

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

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?!

Coloring helps me. I'm learning to draw.

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~

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

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