What Brings You Comfort?
What brings you comfort? Say you were feeling really down and lonely, felt like nobody really gave a shit about you, what would make you feel better?
I used to like to talk to my mom. Even if she started in ragging and complaining about something, she always made me feel better just by being there. Of course, I haven't been able to do that for a long time.
Singing along to music helps most times, although it can also serve to deepen the pain, so I have to be careful what I listen to. But belting out a favorite song can be beneficial.
Sometimes I take a really long, hot shower and just cry my eyes out. I usually feel better after that.
But the best thing is some physical contact. An all-encompassing bear hug from someone who loves me works almost every time. That and some chocolate, of course.
Since I can't actually get a hug over teh internets or eat any chocolate, the next best thing I can do is put up a few songs I love to sing.
Death Cab for Cutie--"Passenger Seat" mp3 off Transatlanticism (buy)
Tarkio--"Tristan and Iseult" mp3 off Omnibus (buy)
The Mountain Goats--"Your Belgian Things" mp3 off We Shall All Be Healed (buy)
Jane Siberry--"Calling All Angels" mp3 off Until the End of the World Soundtrack (buy)
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Oh yes. A favourite song can work wonders. Reading really helps me too,
whether it's a favourite book or one that makes me think or even a really
crappy book that it easy to read and distracts me for a while. I read every
day and the act itself is usually enough to calm me down. Exercise is good
too, especially running - it doesn't make me 'comfortable' as such, but
finding your rhythm is a pretty good feeling, as is the rush at the end
when you're done.
*B-E-A-R...H-U-G*
Food. It's amazing that I don't weigh a ton.
agnes--reading is a wonderful distraction. in fact, i knew i was seriously
depressed when i found i couldn't read. so yes, a good book works wonders.
the exercise, well for me exercise is preventive medicine--if i didn't do
it i truly think i would be in the asylum. it keeps me from going under.
Music, long showers, and a teensy, weensy bit of alchohol. ;)
unfortunately, i usually find that the booze makes me feel even crappier.
but i won't rule it out completely! ;-)
Sometimes when I'm really blue music is the worst thing. Mindless reading
or mindless TV/silly movie or a long long walk helps me more. Or doing
something that will make my little boy laugh, because that is the best
sound in the world to me. Sometimes nothing helps except time though,
waiting it out with the knowledge that it will pass eventually. I hope
this does pass soon for you.
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