What do you do when you are sad?

[reallyneedsanap]

What do you do when you are sad?  I am just feeling a little sad today because I don't feel well, and have to be back at work instead of spending time with my daughter home from college.  I used to be able to shake this off more easily, but today I just am sad.  So I wonder what others do. 
My husband's job was cut for budget reasons last month, so that has me a bit worried.
I hurt all over (including my face) so eating chocolate or taking a walk isn't great.  Maybe I will sit outside and get some fresh air for a minute, and then blow off work early.  I hate to use any more time though, because I need to be able to use time for FMLA hours so I can keep getting a full paycheck.   
Sorry for some whining on here, but I don't want to go home to my family and bring them down.   

[LisaMarie]

Each day, I write down two to three things that are good and positive.  Sometimes the things seem so minor and to some may not mean much to others, but to me, they keep me going.  I never write a negative word.  When I do this exercise, at first, I tend to struggle.  But usually around the 5th day, or sometimes week two, I have a lot to write. 

It goes with how I try to live my life.  Around nothing but positive including the people I am friends with or movies that I watch.  To be honest, I've even cut out siblings who were negative influences in my life.  I don't need them draining the little energy I have from time to time. 

There are things you wrote about that can be positive -
1- Your daughter is in college!  Wonderful!
2 - Your husband is healthy and has time to do some things on your "honey do" list.
3 - Avoiding chocolate will help keep you from gaining 5 more pounds!

See, it isn't too hard.  Hang in there!

[A66eyroad]

I cry.

[Joe S.]

I try to watch some thing funny on TV or DVD. A gentle distraction can also help. It is hard to cry with dry eyes.

[Gonzo]

I grumble for a while and then I think, that's a waiste of time, precious time, and give myself the kick under my but and try to move on. But I need some grumble-time otherwise the kick won't work. And most people say, be great full what you have, and they are right. But sometimes you may grumble. For a short while. And then it will go better to move on. At least, so it does work for me.
Hopefully you will feel better soon! Take care @reallyneesanap!
Stans

[Chickpea]

Sometimes I wallow.  I read a poem or listen to some sad songs or watch a DVD that will be sure to make me weep so I can have a really good cry.

Other times I talk to myself severely, count my blessings and get busy with emailing a friend, or reading a favourite book.  If all else fails then going out for a trundle in my trusty wheelchair usually helps.

Hope your day improves really...

Take care - Chickpea

[valene2009]

i also try to watch a funny sitcom.. i love three's company and older shows from the 70s and 80s so i try and record some of them that play in the middle of the night on tv land....and sometimes i pray -really hard and also making a list of what is good is a great idea-i try to do that more often but have a hard time ..hang in there... i am tired of my left eye now for 5 months bone dry-even after cautery-been to countless docs-they say the puncta is shut-its like my eye just got worse and my right eye got a lot better..  sjogrens is an odd rollercoaster disease for sure

[kellyptyler]

This may sound really dumb of me..but when I'm down I go visit the nursing home...It gives me a reality check. I have a good friend in there with MS.

[KellyG999]

I love up my dogs. They love me unconditionally, no judgment. They need me, but they aren't pushy if I'm too tired or cold to take a walk - although I try for them almost every day.

KellyG

I wish I could cheer you up, but there will be these ups and downs. I keep trying to focus on the positive. I saw a 10 year old boy on tv with spinal stenosis and constant pain, plus he wears oxygen for breathing problems. The little guy had scars covering his back from failed surgeries, but he still loves to play. Go figure. 

[irish]

I cry too. It will give me a rotten headache but it helps to relieve some of the pressure that builds up from the stress of the sadness.

Also, I give myself a darn good talking to at times. I also pray a lot and that really helps.

Then if the sadness goes on and on and on it is time to get my antidepressants readjusted. There are times when too much stress in our lives knocks our brain chemicals our of whack and we just can't get back to where we should be on our own. Then we make an appt and ask for help!

Just a reminder for people that Christmas time is really one of the saddest times of the year for many people. I never understood that until my kids were gone and my health had gone down the tube. Now I have a really hard time with Christmas. I have to try hard to keep positive and I usually perk up after the first of the year.

I don't like being like this, but all I can do is go with the flow. When you get my age you think back to the really great Christmas's that you had and they seem so much better than the present. Very normal for us to think that the past experiences were better. Hey, many times they were cause life was less complicated---no computers, ipods, blueberries, kindles, cell phones!!! Irish

[Corella]

I watch my favourite DVDs that put me in a good place, my favs are:

1. Vicar of Dibley
2. Phoenix Nights with Peter Kay
3. No Angels (UK series)
4. Carry on Films

Also, a hug from my little Kelpie dog does wonders for me - nothing like big ears, big brown eyes and smooch with my dog to make me feel better.

[lori]

I pray and read my Bible

[A66eyroad]

The Vicar of Dibley! No-no-no-no-no-YES! I love that show!   

[Corella]

The Vicar of Dibley! No-no-no-no-no-YES! I love that show!   

I love Alice and how she never gets the joke at the end.

[reallyneedsanap]

Thank you to all of you who replied.  I am feeling much better today.  I loved all of the suggestions.  I am not much of a crier except when I watch a sad movie, which I am avoiding like the plague!
I will see if I can get any of the UK movies online.  I love some British humor, and find the accents soothing.  No one seems to raise their voice with a British accent.  LOL