FabSwingers.com forum: Low mood

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

So today I’ve woken up not feeling so great about myself, not that I really ever do but today even less so. I could happily sleep today away.

So what do you guys do to try & lift your mood when you’re feeling down?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We are fucked

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By *he Mac LassWoman
over a year ago

Hefty Hideaway

Kitchen disco. Get some tunes on and dance in your socks.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Kitchen disco. Get some tunes on and dance in your socks. "

Definitely agree with this, nothing to lift your mood like music. We all have rubbish days, just remember you're lovely and tomorrow is a new day x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Get up and getting going go and get your hair done make up and meet a friend for coffee

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Kitchen disco. Get some tunes on and dance in your socks. "

And cook something nice

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yep music, fizz and maybe arrange a meet/social? Give yourself something to look forward to

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By *uzz And WoodyCouple
over a year ago

Maidstone

Get out of the house. Distraction and a change of scenery can work wonders on shifting your mood. Visit a friend, go shopping, go to the cinema, wash the car, go to the library, just go for a walk .. anything but sitting and dwelling.

Lou x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've already got post summer blues... A good long walk ending in a pint and traditional pub food is a good mood breaker

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Go to the gym.

I’ve just had a quickie that brighten my mood but the low will follow

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've just went and got my nails done. Just waiting on my mum and sister and going for lunch. Getting my hair done later then out tonight with friends. I like spending time with people and being good to myself

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By *m389Man
over a year ago

Magherafelt

I find eating a banana helps

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By *apillonNoirWoman
over a year ago

There...

I get out in the fresh air. Hiking boots, waterproofs, a flask of coffee, some chocolate and off I go. A good walk never fails to lift my mood

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Kitchen disco. Get some tunes on and dance in your socks. "

I like this one, it’s a good place to start x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I find eating a banana helps"

Listen to this man, ladies

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By *MP3Man
over a year ago

Between Scylla and Charybdis

"So today I’ve woken up not feeling so great about myself, not that I really ever do but today even less so. I could happily sleep today away.

So what do you guys do to try & lift your mood when you’re feeling down? "

The gym works for me but any exercise is good for lifting your move. Move and get those endorphins flowing

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"So today I’ve woken up not feeling so great about myself, not that I really ever do but today even less so. I could happily sleep today away.

So what do you guys do to try & lift your mood when you’re feeling down? "

Sorry to hear chick! Hugs.

Different things really, long walk with the dog out in the countryside, meet up with a friend for a coffee/chat lunch. Gym usually helps me but my local ones burnt down. So gonna look up some online classes to do temporarily. I agree with the music and dancing, always a good start if you don't want to leave home yet. Might help pick you up.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Cycling is meditation

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Cycling is meditation"

Only if you stop at traffic lights

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By *andyMinx_tvTV/TS
over a year ago

Leeds

Buy a new outfit, then make a concerted effort to go somewhere you can wear it over the weekend

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Wake up to a breakfast alone, sad!

But consider!

It's another wonderful day and I'm still alive!! Happy!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Wake up to a breakfast alone, sad!

But consider!

It's another wonderful day and I'm still alive!! Happy!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Have some cheeky afternoon Gin and get ready for the eye candy boxing tonight.

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By *ebjonnsonMan
over a year ago

Maldon

"Cycling is meditation

Only if you stop at traffic lights "

No registration number on my bike so no need to stop

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"So today I’ve woken up not feeling so great about myself, not that I really ever do but today even less so. I could happily sleep today away.

So what do you guys do to try & lift your mood when you’re feeling down? "
put the news on that let's me know theirs always somebody worse off

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Cycling is meditation

Only if you stop at traffic lights

No registration number on my bike so no need to stop"

Can you save your prejudices for another thread, the OP asked for help on improving her low mood.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Cycling is meditation

Only if you stop at traffic lights

No registration number on my bike so no need to stop

Can you save your prejudices for another thread, the OP asked for help on improving her low mood.

This is prime comedy for OP

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Cycling helps me get through the Winter OP, might not be for you, but just an idea.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Cycling is meditation

Only if you stop at traffic lights

No registration number on my bike so no need to stop"

Nor do I have insurance in case I knock off your £300 quid side mirror

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Cycling is meditation

Only if you stop at traffic lights

No registration number on my bike so no need to stop

Can you save your prejudices for another thread, the OP asked for help on improving her low mood.

Thank you. Today’s a real struggle

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By *ynecplCouple
over a year ago

Newcastle upon Tyne

Depends sometimes I play uplifting music other times it can be watching something funny on tv. If I am feeling particularly off it I will often write I can get very creative.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Have a look at old photos. Make a nice drink and put some tunes on. Ask a girlie mate round tonight or go our for some drinks. Don't be down you got us lot too xx

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By *ruitWoman
over a year ago

near kings lynn

"I find eating a banana helps

Listen to this man, ladies

I like _ruity bananas

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Would definitely agree with getting out and about, go see a friend maybe. As a sufferer of low moods in the past, it does help and there's normally a reason for them, so unload on a close friend, they won't mind. Good luck.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Have a look at old photos. Make a nice drink and put some tunes on. Ask a girlie mate round tonight or go our for some drinks. Don't be down you got us lot too xx "

Aww bless ya

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Stevie Wonder on loud, superstition etc not any of the slower stuff.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I find eating a banana helps

Listen to this man, ladies

I like _ruity bananas"

Oh really....don’t encourage him please

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Loud music and cleaning. My the time I'm done I'm tired out and can relax in my lovely sparkling clean house.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I find eating a banana helps

Listen to this man, ladies

Bananas give me terrible acid reflux.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I used to go to see my mum, but I can't do that now.

I'll have to find something else to do.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hit the gym with Prodigy or chase & status loud

Wirks everytime

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Have a look at old photos. Make a nice drink and put some tunes on. Ask a girlie mate round tonight or go our for some drinks. Don't be down you got us lot too xx

Aww bless ya

True though x

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By *gnitemybodyWoman
over a year ago

Onestepoutofthedoor

Just ride it out tip I'm feeling more with it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Cycling is meditation

Only if you stop at traffic lights

No registration number on my bike so no need to stop

Nor do I have insurance in case I knock off your £300 quid side mirror "

If a cyclist knocks your wing mirror off then you’re driving too close to them

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Cycling is meditation

Only if you stop at traffic lights

No registration number on my bike so no need to stop

Nor do I have insurance in case I knock off your £300 quid side mirror

If a cyclist knocks your wing mirror off then you’re driving too close to them"

I missed you !

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Get up and getting going go and get your hair done make up and meet a friend for coffee "

Absolutely this ^^. Make an effort to see friends. You'll feel a boatload better.

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By *orny IrishMan
over a year ago

Rural Wiltshire

I find that exercise especially a nice blast on my bike. Even better out with a couple of friends and stop for coffee and cake.

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By *orny IrishMan
over a year ago

Rural Wiltshire

"Cycling is meditation

Only if you stop at traffic lights

No registration number on my bike so no need to stop

Nor do I have insurance in case I knock off your £300 quid side mirror

If a cyclist knocks your wing mirror off then you’re driving too close to them"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I find that exercise especially a nice blast on my bike. Even better out with a couple of friends and stop for coffee and cake. "

Or a run to get the endorphins pumping outdoors regardless of the weather

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Thanks you guys, I’m always surprised at how supportive the fab community can be xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've been like this all week. I've tried to use fab as a distraction. Moved my living room around and done anything I could, not to think. It's helped somewhat... Though the low mood slips back in. A few weeks and I'm sure I'll be back to normal. That's what I keep telling myself, to try and make myself feel better

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I've been like this all week. I've tried to use fab as a distraction. Moved my living room around and done anything I could, not to think. It's helped somewhat... Though the low mood slips back in. A few weeks and I'm sure I'll be back to normal. That's what I keep telling myself, to try and make myself feel better

Well said. Tomorrow is a new day sounds like cheesy crap but it is true. Like others said exercise is great. Getting out helps too,even if it's just to the shop.

People are supportive and that's awesome! Well done fabbers, you rock

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just poured my first drink. New hair do, love my nails and so glad I bought that new skirt. Already had a laugh on group chat. Bottoms up peeps. Have a lovely Saturday

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Try going for a walk. It always boosts my mood. More so if it is in woods/around nature.

Agree on the dancing in socks - have it large and enjoy yourself

Also meditation helps me, really resets my mind and brings me back into the now.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Just poured my first drink. New hair do, love my nails and so glad I bought that new skirt. Already had a laugh on group chat. Bottoms up peeps. Have a lovely Saturday

Have a fantastic evening!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I wonder if it’s something to do with the obvious end of summer. Who knows but I’m right there with you. I did a bit of the singing & dancing & cleaning so I’m feeling better than I was. Hope you do too x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I usually watch a movie

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It could be lovely. Thank you and I'm really pleased to hear that you are feeling a bit better

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I make a brew and once I've drank it i get my bike gear on and go out on the bike for a blast it clears the head even if its only up to the local cafe for another cuppa

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Lot of cyclists in here. Must be the new dogging I guess, lol.

Anyway, seriously, when I'm in a low place, get up, put sock and underwear in dryer for 5 minutes. Shower, hot as I can stand it, shampoo conditioner and oil beard (even if only done the day before. The smell is cathartic to me).

Get out of shower, put on warmed socks and undies - because... Well it's lush.

Find food. If it all looks "shit" go out to find foods. Double sausage muffin with no egg and a hash brown is usually a good bet.

Stay away from social media for a few hours.

Carry on day as normal (or not). Retail therapy maybe added in too dependent on how bad.

It doesn't always work. Sometimes I'm too low to do anything at all, but force my self onto "auto pilot", but worth a shot.

Know it's probably too late but hope it helps in the future for OP or anybody else.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Lot of cyclists in here. Must be the new dogging I guess, lol.

Get out of shower, put on warmed socks and undies - because... Well it's lush.

Find food. If it all looks "shit" go out to find foods. Double sausage muffin with no egg and a hash brown is usually a good bet.

Stay away from social media for a few hours.

Carry on day as normal (or not). Retail therapy maybe added in too dependent on how bad.

It doesn't always work. Sometimes I'm too low to do anything at all, but force my self onto "auto pilot", but worth a shot.

Know it's probably too late but hope it helps in the future for OP or anybody else.

Thats the upside of feeling down for me. The loss of appetite. Shaving a few inches off my thighs. I'll be looking great in a few weeks haha.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Well said. Tomorrow is a new day sounds like cheesy crap but it is true. Like others said exercise is great. Getting out helps too,even if it's just to the shop.

People are supportive and that's awesome! Well done fabbers, you rock

Sorry lovely, I missed this. What a lovely comment!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Lot of cyclists in here. Must be the new dogging I guess, lol.

Get out of shower, put on warmed socks and undies - because... Well it's lush.

Find food. If it all looks "shit" go out to find foods. Double sausage muffin with no egg and a hash brown is usually a good bet.

Stay away from social media for a few hours.

Carry on day as normal (or not). Retail therapy maybe added in too dependent on how bad.

It doesn't always work. Sometimes I'm too low to do anything at all, but force my self onto "auto pilot", but worth a shot.

Know it's probably too late but hope it helps in the future for OP or anybody else.

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i should have put motorbike

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Lot of cyclists in here. Must be the new dogging I guess, lol.

Get out of shower, put on warmed socks and undies - because... Well it's lush.

Find food. If it all looks "shit" go out to find foods. Double sausage muffin with no egg and a hash brown is usually a good bet.

Stay away from social media for a few hours.

Carry on day as normal (or not). Retail therapy maybe added in too dependent on how bad.

It doesn't always work. Sometimes I'm too low to do anything at all, but force my self onto "auto pilot", but worth a shot.

Know it's probably too late but hope it helps in the future for OP or anybody else.

i should have put motorbike

Ohhh, well that's much better then!

OP, at least you're seeing some positive to it I guess!

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By *.D.I.D.A.SMan
over a year ago

London/Essex... ish... Romford to be exact

Get shitfaced. Doesn't always work very well though I find.

Lately I have tried light retail therapy. New gym wear or a new shirt for work. Maybe you could go get your nails/brows/lashes done.

As others have said, exercise can help. For me I don't do it for the immediate gratification rather I like to focus on reaching a goal and seeing progress for all my efforts in the gym.

Finally, you could try 5htp supplements. Cheap online or can get immediately from Holland and Barrett. Not a medicine so no prescription required. Not to be used with any other medication like antidepressants though so please do your own research if necessary.

Oh I forgot, SAD lamp is an idea for those who hate these gloomy long nights. Haven't any experience of these myself but seems no harm in trying.

All the best.

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