Hey, I saw this thread this morning and thought I'd give my two cents, Cris. I haven't read anything past the first page, so forgive me if I'm stealing your idea, anyone
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1. Listen to praise music (already mentioned, I know; I'm just agreeing)
2. Be positive and thankful (making a list of things for which you are thankful helps
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3. Help someone else. You might have to go looking for someone, but there are plenty on this website. You can check the prayer forums, but there are plenty in every section of the site. You'll find lots of people in the chat room as well. Teenagers especially need someone to talk to, often desperately. I'm recommend first praying and asking Jesus to give you more to do for Him. My life changed when I did this. I didn't really want to, honestly; I was afraid that He'd give me more than I wanted/could handle without exhaustion. Silly me; I became so much happier and content when He pointed me toward people who needed help; it made ME happier, even though I often had to hear sad stories. It made anything rough going on in my life seem a lot milder. Very often the person who needs help is someone who needs to hear the Gospel, but you'll find many peeps who need someone to talk to. It kind of forces you to look up, too, unless you (HORRORS!) try to lean on your own understanding and give random advice. Hope the funk leaves soon, Sis
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