What do you do when you are feeling down?

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Riss

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I am just curious as what you all do when you are sad?

What kinds of techniques do you use to come out of your slump?
 
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MesMom

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I open my bible to where God leads. He has never let me down. I really think about what I read and it's meaning. If I am unsure, I ask others about the verses for help. I have always felt better after doing this....sometimes it isn't immediate, but inevitably opens more doors for me.
 

Riss

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thanks for the tips! :)
 

jb

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I praise the Lord: by 1) singing (traditional) hymns/inspiring (modern) songs, 2) singing in the Spirit (ie. using the gift of tongues, 1Cor 14v15,18); to reinforce numbers 1 & 2, 3) I also remember what the Scriptures say what I am in the Lord Jesus and how much God loves me...John 15v9, 17v23, Rom 8v17,26-39...

Generally by the time I have done 1 & 2, God's Presence has lifted any heaviness/burdens and I have joy where there previously was heaviness etc...Neh 8v10
 
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wwjd_kilden

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First I listen to "angry" music to get it out, then I listen to worship, or visit Christian forums
 
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Kyouken

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I praise God. There's a Biblical science to it, if I can call it that, but when you praise God, you feel happy.
 
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dmdave17

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I try to focus on the many blessings I have received from God during my life. He has blessed me abundantly, including bringing me through a life threatening illness a couple of years ago. At my age, I know the down times never last. With God beside me, better times are right around the corner.
 
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GCP

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when feeling low in spirit just call upon the name of JESUS ask him to remove /take away the feeling .sometimes it takes that feelin for him to get our attention.sometimes were not doin something right/when we dont listen to what GOD is sayin to us.these things with come
 
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Helloimandrewyo

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music, take my dog on runs, or go drive to some random town and do some photography.
 
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JayHeart

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I usually get in the car and take a drive with the music playing loudly and the windows down! :) It helps me clear my head and think about how grateful I am to be on this beautiful earth that God created.
 
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dominicanbeauty

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I just listen to music play online games, read books or i go play with my friends
 
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selenah

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I am just curious as what you all do when you are sad?

What kinds of techniques do you use to come out of your slump?
Listen to the Chipmunks
 
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Siberian_Khatru

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I muse until I either learn something about myself/life, or until the mood passes.

Music usually plays a big role in my slumping and recovery, too. :)
 

lil_christian

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music, take my dog on runs, or go drive to some random town and do some photography.
I listen to Leeland's music when I feel down! ;) :p lol I listen to praise music when I'm down. I can just sorta just sit and listen and just feel God's love. And then sometimes I also play praise music. :) I just grab that guitar and just go to my happy place. lol I might be a perfectionist when it comes to me playing, sometimes I get to where I don't care and I play it anyways. :p
 

Mrdll

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I read my Bible out loud so that the enemy can hear it to. Makes him sad and me happy :) Singing praise to our Father and praying for others increases that happiness into joy. Then I Pray the Scripture! :) Depending on the reason for the sadness determines the extent of the battle. It is Spiritual warfare and God gave us a Sword to use, His word. :) Sometimes I sit down with another brother or sister and talk about it.
 
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I am just curious as what you all do when you are sad?

What kinds of techniques do you use to come out of your slump?
Start a new music project.
Post on Christian Chat.
Buy a coin for my coin collection.
Eat a Hostess cherry pie.
Get a Wendy’s home style chicken fillet and fries.

 

flowerof3

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May 1, 2011
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i light a candle and plug up my fountain, blast my gospel music
sometimes read my Bible
i go outside and BLOW BUBBLES, yes I'm almost 45 years old and Love BLOWING BUBBLES
do fill in word puzzles or scramble word puzzles
go for a walk in the park
 
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I read sci-fi. Best way to escape hands down.