~ Down-day

Thread originally posted on the Aeclectic Tarot Forum on 30 Jul 2002, and now archived in the Forum Library.

kayne	30 Jul 2002
We all have days where we are feeling down... seems like there is no special reason or something small or silly may have triggered it... So, how do you get over it and turn a 'down-day' into an 'up-day'?

wavebreaker	30 Jul 2002
Sometimes I just allow myself a down-day, because every now and then I just feel like moaning and complaining, and then it's better to get it out of my system then to try and "force" my day into an up-day. It always helps! ;) But other times I do try to turn it into an up-day. Then I usually end up buying myself presents (books, decks...) or my favourite food (chocolate...) and I spoil myself rotten. :D

Kazz	30 Jul 2002
When i am having a "down day" i get on here ASAP and tell you guys, and then it becomes an "up day"LOL :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D Cheers Kazz :TQC

Kiama	30 Jul 2002
I have quite a few 'down days' when my plans to not go my way... I hate it wen I want to be somehwere at a certain time, and then something happens which mucks that up.. I usually find that, if its a sunny day, and nice walk out with my boyfriend works, andoften I'll meet up with a couple of friends ad indulge in some Window Shoping (The pass-time of the poor!). If I can, I'll come here and read all the wonderful threads, but if all else fails, I'll have a good rant out loud to nobody in particular, then eat chocolate and listen to music! Kiama

Marion	30 Jul 2002
It isn't easy shaking a real down-day, especially if it is really demands your attention. If you can get away from the scene of the crime, the best thing seems to be something that completely focuses your attention elsewhere. Tarotlady's idea can work, and sometimes I have done that. For me personally just going with the down-ess makes it last longer, though sometimes you do have to investigate it that way. So, all that rambling. If it is just the blues, re-focus. If work is going badly and you have to deal with it, keep wading and get it done then move on. My opinion and I respect it. :)

Bella	30 Jul 2002
I know the feeling--sometimes it's really tough to get out of a "down-day." I usually try to get absorbed in a really good (and of course, non-depressing) book. I'll call a friend, rent a movie that I've really wanted see, shop online, or visit aeclectic.

Maan	30 Jul 2002
When i have a down day i try to disappear from this world into an other one. By daydreaming, reading a book or seeing a movie. Its not really good advise i know cause you should stay grounded but i really works and when its just one day i don't think its that bad ;) Good luck

jade	30 Jul 2002
i either have a bath, which completely rejuvinates me for some reason......aaah the power of water! or i go into my garden for some 'daisy therapy' heehee. i attack an area of my garden that needs some cleaning out and i visualize that my problem is the item to be thinned or cleaned out and then i go to it. muttering and groaning all thru it until i'm empty and ready to be refilled with smiles :D or i call my best friend julie and she ALWAYS cheers me up! in light, jade

suzyspellbound	30 Jul 2002
Im with tarotlady, sometimes its just good to wollowand let it all out bug style! Other times i like to clean either myself or house work etc its theraputic and sometimes fun, you know with that "gotta wash that man right outta my hair" kinda vibe. Or looking through photos or all letters to remenis(?) in the good/up days!

Faerie Lin	30 Jul 2002
Music! Music always puts me in a good mood. A HAPPY song of course! Sing and dance your heart out! Lin

destinyawaitsme	30 Jul 2002
Shopping always puts me in a good mood. Unless I'm havng a bloated day..then underwear is your safest bet. But I'm sure it's a lot more fun for women than men. I like to call up my friends and have a little rant. Or watch a good movie while eating a big bowl of popcorn.

Laurel	30 Jul 2002
Going for a walk helps me a lot, especially if I have a little money to spare and can go to a used book store and buy myself some cheap treasure *g*. Having a down day when I'm completely broke is harder. But I find that if I still go for a walk, maybe with a book in hand and find a quiet place to read for a bit midway, I still feel a whole lot better. The worst thing I can do for myself is just stay at home on the computer. That's when down days turn into down weeks and once the guilt kicks in, genuine depression isn't far behind. Laurel

Melvis	31 Jul 2002
When I get those 'blues' that go on for a few days, I just have to go out and buy myself some underwear. :D Sometimes plain ol' Hanes will do, and sometimes I have to go to Victoria Secret and splurge. It really works! But there's a Part II to this "Underwear Blues Cure" however... ...when you get home from underwear shopping you MUST throw out as many items of your old underwear as you've just purchased! Don't just toss them into the nearest wastebasket, either. Take them out of the house and put them in your trash can and close the lid on them! It's like getting rid of your troubles from the inside out! Then the next day comes and you put on spiffy new undies and you just can't help but feel good all over (and under!) Peace, Melvis :TSTRE

Phoenix	31 Jul 2002
I don't usually have "down-days" per say. I do, however have my "psychopathic-outta-control-similar to PMS-Mega-bitch" days. I can keep it under control for the most part though. BTW, apparently there is a male form of PMS where men have bad mood swings once a month. Any other males out there experience this??? And to the ladies, I know next to nothing about PMS, so, I apologize if I have gottenn things wrong.

jade	31 Jul 2002
hey phoenix, good idea for a new thread. hmmm, jade

Phoenix	31 Jul 2002
I seem to be full of those these days! LOL!!!

DarkElectric	01 Aug 2002
I usually just excuse myself from my social life for a little while, go with it, and try to meditate, or reason that "This too shall pass". When I go down, it shows on my face, and in my attitude. I know that people aren't happy all the time, but I don't like to bum my friends out. I have terrific friends, and we all care about each other a lot. We've all shared the experience of rough times, and have gotten each other through, but I wouldn't want to take advantage of this system. Therefore, I call time out, and try to let the clouds blow over. Many times I'll go and rent the most outrageous comedy videos I can find and watch them until I have no choice but to howl with laughter. This tends to take the edge off of a down. Mine are usually at night, when I can't go outside and cheer up through the blessed healing power of nature. Which is something else I do, weather permitting.

starr	02 Aug 2002
Let it happen, relax, read, listen to music, go outside and breathe. Then start smiling. Go somewhere and walk around with a smile and soon the smile becomes real and people look at you and wonder what you're smiling about.

VGimlet	03 Aug 2002
I really like the idea of theraputic underwear shopping! If I'm really having a bad day I might try - taking the dogs for a long walk, or playing with one of the cats with the feather fishing pole. putting on some music I like and dancing around (Ernie the bird will "dance" with me, and make a clapping noise if he really likes the song too, LOL) Getting out one of my comfort books and either taking it outside to the field if it's a nice day, or (if it's not so nice) curling up on the couch. If I'm at work, I try to stay very busy - the time goes much faster. Or sometimes I just need a hug or a cuddle, and Ken's always happy to oblige.

amyel	03 Aug 2002
Depedning on what put me in the down day mood (work, family, "nothing") I either: rant to release, start to vigoriously clean the house or do garden work, or let it be. Being a human, I sometimes act out inappropriately by yelling. It doesn't make me feel any better. Sometimes, I just wake in a bad mood or have a down day. And I think that's ok. If everything were sunshine & roses *all* the time, we wouldn't appreciate those things much, would we?

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