What do you do when you don't feel like yourself?

[Mayne]

Do you turn off social media? I haven't felt like myself since my sister died.

 

[Puffnstuff]

Time to step out and go do something fun that will take your mind off things that are depressing you. If you don't you will continue to withdraw and invert which is not healthy.

 

[sandorski]

When I realize it, then I try to figure out ways to change my feelings. Often results in doing some procrastinated tasks or doing something I used to enjoy but stopped. That usually improves the mood, it at least focuses my mind away from the crap causing the issue.

 

[olds]

I don't use social media per se. I have no Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Linkedin, Tiktok, etc. These things are why you all have issues. "OMG, no one liked my post, so no one likes me." Asinine.

Sometimes, I don't feel like myself, that's life. When I feel that way, I know it's only temporary. I know I am the same great person and I am just having a mood. Maybe it's stress, maybe I made a bad decision, maybe I am dehydrated. What I don't do is try to figure out why, I just accept it is what it is.

But, maybe I'll have a drink or five, smoke a bowl or two, kill a kitten (or two) or take a nap. When I was young and not lazy, I'd hit the gym.

What I didn't do was let moods define me. Recognize things for what they are and deal accordingly.

Granted, losing your sister is horrible and not something you will ever get over. No one expects things to go back to what they were before. But I am sure your sister wouldn't want this loss to wreck you.

(Here's where all you chemical imbalance buffoons come in)

 

[ponyo]

I like to make a list and knock out things on that list. Doing that helps me feel better because I'm off my butt doing things and making myself feel useful. And taking care of stuff that needs attention. I also like to sleep a lot when I have a problem. Sleeping relaxes me, and I often find solutions during my sleep. Most importantly, eat well and exercise. Start running around the neighborhood. It will help clear your mind and think straight. And feel better physically.

 

[lxskllr]

Almond Joy's got nuts, Mounds don't.

 

[Mayne]

i'm thinking of taking another nap.

 

[Red Squirrel]

I go for a long walk in bush trails. I find being in nature can help clear the mind. That and getting daylight in your eyes is good for mental health too. Don't look at the sun though. But the sky and light reflecting off the snow etc is actually good for you to increase seratonin levels. UV-B on skin is also good for getting vitamin D but there is not much UV at this time of year, if any.

Sorry you're still taking that hard though, I can't imagine it being very easy to lose a sibling. I don't think I would handle it easy myself and I don't look forward to the day it happens.

 

[BurnItDwn]

Since Sept when my mom died I havent felt right. Everything has been extra stressful.
I don't have a solution, i just try to work and get stuff done and then entertain/amuse myself when I have downtime. Trying to avoid stress when possible, but, everything is more stressful all the time and nothing seems to fix it.

I think sometimes life just sucks and you have to work through it. It will get better eventually, hopefully.

 

[MrSquished]

The cold weather ain't gonna help but I try to force myself to get outside - either hike or bike.

 

[highland145]

Poodle mini skirt.