FabSwingers.com forum: Where's your happy place for when you're in a slump?

By (user no longer on site) OP
24 weeks ago

Feel like the winter SAD is starting to catch up with me now the days are short and generally cloudy.

Being cut off geographically from friends and without a car right now, I'm starting to feel it creping in.

The only remedy I've got is to do a steady jog on the treadmil and then HIIT circuits on a spin bike. It tires me out enough that I might sleep and wake up in a better mood.

Do you have any emotional slump / winter slump happy places?

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By *.hrisMan
24 weeks ago

Nearby

Yes, Thailand

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By *utsackerMan
24 weeks ago

north east

I go to the gym then get a Chinese and watch one of my favourite films

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By *adagastMan
24 weeks ago

Rotherham

"Feel like the winter SAD is starting to catch up with me now the days are short and generally cloudy.

Being cut off geographically from friends and without a car right now, I'm starting to feel it creping in.

The only remedy I've got is to do a steady jog on the treadmil and then HIIT circuits on a spin bike. It tires me out enough that I might sleep and wake up in a better mood.

Do you have any emotional slump / winter slump happy places?"

For me it's getting out into the countryside whenever I can, a meal with a good friend or a good book.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
24 weeks ago

"Yes, Thailand

Any practical solutions that don't involve blowing a chunk from my house deposit

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By (user no longer on site) OP
24 weeks ago

"Feel like the winter SAD is starting to catch up with me now the days are short and generally cloudy.

Being cut off geographically from friends and without a car right now, I'm starting to feel it creping in.

The only remedy I've got is to do a steady jog on the treadmil and then HIIT circuits on a spin bike. It tires me out enough that I might sleep and wake up in a better mood.

Do you have any emotional slump / winter slump happy places?

For me it's getting out into the countryside whenever I can, a meal with a good friend or a good book."

That's true, I do love trying to get to a nature reserve, something magical about sipping a hot drink and watching the world go by at golden hour.

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By *aven RedWoman
24 weeks ago

who knows, but it's not raining x

I tend to withdraw when I'm feeling down. I recognise the signs now so I reach out to loved ones and usually a long chat, setting the world to rights, shows me there's light at the end of the tunnel x

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By (user no longer on site)
24 weeks ago

Minchinhampton common with a hot chocolate for me

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By (user no longer on site) OP
24 weeks ago

"I tend to withdraw when I'm feeling down. I recognise the signs now so I reach out to loved ones and usually a long chat, setting the world to rights, shows me there's light at the end of the tunnel x"

That's nice, after a relationship breakdown I'm back in with family - it sucks, but it's nice to chat whilst making Sunday roast

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By *ife NinjaMan
24 weeks ago

Dunfermline

Walking. Anywhere. Generally on my own 🤓🥷

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By (user no longer on site)
24 weeks ago

The beach! On a winters days hearing the waves crash. Or reading, a good book to escape reality

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By (user no longer on site) OP
24 weeks ago

"Minchinhampton common with a hot chocolate for me"

Just googled it, that looks beautiful

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By (user no longer on site)
24 weeks ago

When I’m in a slump I back off from people I listen to my music watch a box set and exercise.

It’s started to happen less and less now thankfully especially after removing toxic people from my life.

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By *avexxMan
24 weeks ago

cheshire

a nice walk with the dog along the canal into the fields...

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By (user no longer on site)
24 weeks ago

I go to the beach always find it a calming place to try and reset my mind

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By *naswingdressWoman
24 weeks ago

Manchester (she/her)

Reading

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By *ittlebirdWoman
24 weeks ago

The Big Smoke

Listening to music ♥️

I also have a SAD lamp OP. They’re well worth getting 😘

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By *lrightthenMan
24 weeks ago

Bradford

In my car in the middle of nowhere where no one can here me blasting pink Floyd at tinnitus inducing volume. Sorry about your lack of car though. Without a car I go to Beaumont park in Huddersfield on the bus because it is right lovely. Have a nice walk which makes me happy

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By *ynecplCouple
24 weeks ago

Newcastle upon Tyne

The gym doing some cardio to free my mind and body. At my age doing exercise outdoors is not appealing in this weather.

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By (user no longer on site)
24 weeks ago

Pic of me on 25th and 29th is mine... go there most Saturdays for my alone time

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By (user no longer on site)
24 weeks ago

"Pic of me on 25th and 29th is mine... go there most Saturdays for my alone time

October 😅

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By *lrightthenMan
24 weeks ago

Bradford

"Pic of me on 25th and 29th is mine... go there most Saturdays for my alone time

In a room with white walls?

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By *herooferguyMan
24 weeks ago

here

Watching films

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By *errywildWoman
24 weeks ago

Close, watch your back!

Having a walk along a country road, on my own with some good music.

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By (user no longer on site)
24 weeks ago

"Pic of me on 25th and 29th is mine... go there most Saturdays for my alone time

In a room with white walls?"

Clearly knew what I meant funny guy

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By *lrightthenMan
24 weeks ago

Bradford

"Pic of me on 25th and 29th is mine... go there most Saturdays for my alone time

In a room with white walls?

Clearly knew what I meant funny guy"

I actually didn't until after I saw your comment of October cos I can't be bothered looking through pics. Looks nice

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By (user no longer on site)
24 weeks ago

"Pic of me on 25th and 29th is mine... go there most Saturdays for my alone time

In a room with white walls?

Clearly knew what I meant funny guy

I actually didn't until after I saw your comment of October cos I can't be bothered looking through pics. Looks nice"

It is i love it

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By *iGuyForCouplesMan
24 weeks ago

I hit the trails. Pack my running vest and spend a few hours running on the trails. Always makes me happy no meter how shit I feel.

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By *lrightthenMan
24 weeks ago

Bradford

Go take a walk around Beaumont park. It makes you forget all the stresses of day to day life and let's you enjoy the beauty of nature

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By (user no longer on site)
24 weeks ago

"Go take a walk around Beaumont park. It makes you forget all the stresses of day to day life and let's you enjoy the beauty of nature"

Sounds bliss

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By *porty_and_NaughtyCouple
24 weeks ago

Swansea

Being outdoors walking or running. I am happy to do this solo and listen to music, but if I really want to chat through my problems then going with my hubby really helps me to process my issues. However my hubby is still learning whether a logical solution from him is required or whether I just need to express my feelings out loud... it's usually the latter.

Mrs S&N

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By *ature male OldhamMan
24 weeks ago

Royton nr Oldham

Time with my grandsons..can't beat it

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By (user no longer on site)
24 weeks ago

A walk in the rain! Today has been so dark and rainy, I love it!

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By (user no longer on site)
24 weeks ago

"A walk in the rain! Today has been so dark and rainy, I love it!

As mad as me...i love running in the rain, proper relaxing 😂

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By *izandpaulCouple
24 weeks ago

merseyside

I go to the beach and find the joy and happiness that dogs show to be uplifting and joyful.

We go to the beach quite often and a visit to the pub on the walk home is FAB.

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By *lrightthenMan
24 weeks ago

Bradford

"Go take a walk around Beaumont park. It makes you forget all the stresses of day to day life and let's you enjoy the beauty of nature

Sounds bliss

Google it, pics don't do it justice. It's my favourite place to be

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By (user no longer on site) OP
24 weeks ago

"Go take a walk around Beaumont park. It makes you forget all the stresses of day to day life and let's you enjoy the beauty of nature"

Thank you, might have to go there with a flask of hot chocolate

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By (user no longer on site) OP
24 weeks ago

"Listening to music ♥️

I also have a SAD lamp OP. They’re well worth getting 😘"

I'll look into one with the sales on at present

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By (user no longer on site) OP
24 weeks ago

"I go to the beach always find it a calming place to try and reset my mind "

Ah to be near the coast, thankfully we have a RSPB site near the river and when I have enough tine I love to cycle down there, favourite thing is to hear all the birds chattering.

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By (user no longer on site)
24 weeks ago

"Minchinhampton common with a hot chocolate for me

Just googled it, that looks beautiful "

It is, especially when the cows and horses are roaming free

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By (user no longer on site) OP
24 weeks ago

"Minchinhampton common with a hot chocolate for me

Just googled it, that looks beautiful

It is, especially when the cows and horses are roaming free"

Giving a friendly animal a little ear scritch is one life's simple pleasures

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By (user no longer on site)
24 weeks ago

"I go to the beach always find it a calming place to try and reset my mind "

This would be my top answer but i live nowhere near the beach!.... Jammy sod!

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By *ionaScarletTV/TS
24 weeks ago

Dundee

Sofa

Pizza

Chocolate

Flash Gordon Movie

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By *d mirerMan
24 weeks ago

lost

I’ve a few that I’d consider myself a frequent flier to

Absolute middle of nowhere with my dogs , watching them running like loons being dogs

Lost in an album or 10 flat on my back on the floor

Or in my wee studio lost in my own little world

Anywhere that stops me thinking too much

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By *ou only live onceMan
24 weeks ago

London

Just somewhere the dog is. Doesn't really matter where, he'll cheer me up.

Ideally in the rain with the place to ourselves so I don't have to do the annoying dog owner small talk if I don't want to!

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