not manga related but...

kei September 6, 2018 2:11 pm

how to cheer up when you’re feeling seriously down? i’ve been feeling down lately bc of stress... and i’ve been reading some mangas to cheer me up but nothing’s working.

i’m really worried bc i have this last half of my semester left of my degree (and i’ll be applying for med school) and i’ve been working so hard until now (for 2 yrs now) but lately i’ve just been so scared of rejection, and not to mention all the stress from studying. ugh sorry for ruining your mood @whoever’s reading this :(

Responses
    kimi September 6, 2018 2:20 pm

    Meet new ppl go out do fun things

    Ugu September 6, 2018 2:33 pm

    Get a day to just pamper yourself. Scream, cry, laugh or whatever, just get put for a moment for catharsis. Have a night out with friends, or dinner with family, or go out on your own exploring things.

    Hope this helps

    Blu September 6, 2018 2:37 pm

    It's depend on how you recharge the mood/yourself first? (If I'm not mistaken), if you are more of introvert person, going out and socializing will get you more depressed and tired. But if you are an extrovert, it's a best choice to hang out wih friends and doing some stuff.

    Since I'm kinda introvert, when I feel down or stressed, my best option is stay at my room and don't let anyone disturb me. Listening all the music I love the most, singing it loud (lmao, I often do this) or drawing something. And I set my surroundings and myself to be more comfortable.

    kei September 6, 2018 2:49 pm
    Get a day to just pamper yourself. Scream, cry, laugh or whatever, just get put for a moment for catharsis. Have a night out with friends, or dinner with family, or go out on your own exploring things. Hope thi... Ugu

    Thank you so much. I’ll try to do this tomorrow or the next few days. I’ve been so overwhelmed with my emotions that I just start crying out of nowhere so I think I’ll need this. TY again!

    kei September 6, 2018 2:50 pm
    It's depend on how you recharge the mood/yourself first? (If I'm not mistaken), if you are more of introvert person, going out and socializing will get you more depressed and tired. But if you are an extrovert,... Blu

    I’m very much an introvert and you’re right, going out with people will just make me feel worse. I’ll take your advice and stay in my room, spend some time healing/releasing my emotions. Thank you so much!

    Blu September 6, 2018 3:19 pm
    I’m very much an introvert and you’re right, going out with people will just make me feel worse. I’ll take your advice and stay in my room, spend some time healing/releasing my emotions. Thank you so much... kei

    I hope it works buddy and you are welcome! (⌒▽⌒)

    Blackie September 6, 2018 3:42 pm
    It's depend on how you recharge the mood/yourself first? (If I'm not mistaken), if you are more of introvert person, going out and socializing will get you more depressed and tired. But if you are an extrovert,... Blu

    I’m not an introvert ( neither an extrovert)
    But I still end up hating hanging out with ppl

    Blackie September 6, 2018 3:44 pm

    I have the same problem, tho I don’t feel anxiety a lot. Whatever I do doesn’t cheer me up, even things which I used to love doing
    But sometimes going out alone in nature and listening to some music in the car makes me feel better

    Anonymous September 6, 2018 4:22 pm

    I have this problem on a daily basis but let me tell u. I’m more of an introvert tbh but it ain’t a bout that. I think everything is worthless and doesn’t deserve my energy and I’m not keen on anything at all so I rarely have an outlet to my stress. Recently I found out that just take a day for urself, sleep more, eat more, listen to songs(I don’t like it tbh but some do), do sports, or just empty ur mind from thinking for a whole day...I used to just stay in bed to clear my mind by imagining a world that puts me at ease or go for a run and just focusing on my breathing.
    People seriously stress me out more but they are needed to feel alive. Communication is necessary too although u may find it harder since we are introverts. I just exchange a word or two with even the librarian or something...discuss a subject or even have an argument I don’t know
    Yeah hope it helps

    kei September 6, 2018 5:00 pm
    I have the same problem, tho I don’t feel anxiety a lot. Whatever I do doesn’t cheer me up, even things which I used to love doing But sometimes going out alone in nature and listening to some music in the ... Blackie

    Yup lately even when I talk to my friend about my problems, I still dont feel any better. I went for a walk outside yesterday, felt better after it, but then went back to being stressed/feeling down. I feel like all the fear & anxiety I’ve suppressed for the past two years by constantly telling myself “I’m gonna be okay” “It’ll turn out fine” has recently resurfaced and now I feel overwhelmed. :( I’m going to take another break tomorrow and hopefully it’ll make me feel better...

    Blu September 6, 2018 5:02 pm
    I have this problem on a daily basis but let me tell u. I’m more of an introvert tbh but it ain’t a bout that. I think everything is worthless and doesn’t deserve my energy and I’m not keen on anything ... @Anonymous

    kei September 6, 2018 5:03 pm
    I have this problem on a daily basis but let me tell u. I’m more of an introvert tbh but it ain’t a bout that. I think everything is worthless and doesn’t deserve my energy and I’m not keen on anything ... @Anonymous

    Thank you for sharing your experience, I’ll definitely keep those tips in mind. Although I’ve tried most of those and I still feel down :( I’ll keep trying to get better though. Hope I’ll feel better soon (and you too!)!!

    Blu September 6, 2018 5:09 pm
    I’m not an introvert ( neither an extrovert)But I still end up hating hanging out with ppl Blackie

    Hmm.. tbh I rarely hanging out with my friends from uni and I often go back to my apartment/flat when class is over, it's a heaven for me. But there is a time when I do it just to kill my time or probably smt like 'dude, let's meet them and interact for a bit then leave when I'm out of energy"

    Anonymous September 6, 2018 5:13 pm
    Thank you for sharing your experience, I’ll definitely keep those tips in mind. Although I’ve tried most of those and I still feel down :( I’ll keep trying to get better though. Hope I’ll feel better so... kei

    If that didn’t help why don’t u take a hot bath...then drink a chocolate drink, turn on ur AC and with dim lights I can watch a movie u like or read a quick read.
    Change ur room or ur environment it may affect ur mood as an illusion of a new start
    Change ur style of clothing that makes u feel more like u
    Start up ur day with positive phrases ( trust me I used to make fun of this but it works wonders ) like I’m strong or I can do it...it is a piece of cake..etc
    Change ur hair style too to feel refreshed
    Try to wake up early and sleep early as it boosts ur mood a lot
    Take a deep breath and start over cuz u can
    I’m sorry if it isn’t much helpful but that is what I’m gonna try for myself too
    Lastly I will tell u a phrase of a drama I was watching
    “Don’t think...feel “

    Have a nice day. Hope it works for ya

    Blackie September 6, 2018 6:28 pm
    Yup lately even when I talk to my friend about my problems, I still dont feel any better. I went for a walk outside yesterday, felt better after it, but then went back to being stressed/feeling down. I feel lik... kei

    Don’t put yourself under pressure :(
    Express your emotions the best you can
    Hiding it and telling yourself ‘i’ll be fine’ will only make things harder for you

    Blackie September 6, 2018 6:56 pm
    Hmm.. tbh I rarely hanging out with my friends from uni and I often go back to my apartment/flat when class is over, it's a heaven for me. But there is a time when I do it just to kill my time or probably smt l... Blu

    I think if I stay alone for a long time, i’ll start feeling weird
    But I don’t really enjoy hanging out with more than one friend at the same time
    At the moment, there aren’t many people who i’m comfortable hanging out with
    I don’t have a very close relationship with anyone, I kinda feel a lot more distance than them even tho they’re my friends and i’m already aware that our friendship may not be that deep tho I treasure all of them
    And when I hang out with my friends, they just start hanging out with each other if there are more than two ppl or just using their cellphone all the time :/
    I don’t know if I really can blame them for using their cellphone instead of having fun with their friends, it’s the most normal thing nowadays
    And usually there are a certain type of people who I get along very well with

    Blu September 6, 2018 7:14 pm
    I think if I stay alone for a long time, i’ll start feeling weirdBut I don’t really enjoy hanging out with more than one friend at the same timeAt the moment, there aren’t many people who i’m comfortabl... Blackie

    Woah... our situation is almost the same. And those thing u mentioned, I understand it all and I have that kinda friends, 'close, not so deep, but okay'. Try to have a pet, it feels so diferent and it could heal us in every way. I didn't keep them tho, but I used to have cats when I was kid and I know how they have big impact in my daily life

    kei January 1, 2019 1:35 pm
    Woah... our situation is almost the same. And those thing u mentioned, I understand it all and I have that kinda friends, 'close, not so deep, but okay'. Try to have a pet, it feels so diferent and it could hea... Blu

    (i know its been a long time since i last replied but) yes i feel this in so many levels. i have a lot of ‘friends’ but they’re more like acquaintances... i have a feeling its a lot to do with me being just emotionally and physically drained whenever i interact with new ppl so i’m not really my “best self” when i’m with them. i think for me, i was seriously drained/tired all the time bc i had to study so much. i think if you find out why you’re also drained around ppl it’ll be really great (i’m not saying you should change yourself in any way, sometimes it might be bc you might not have met the right ppl but if you really want to make close friends maybe finding the root of the problem is a small step in the right direction). as for me, my new year’s resolution is to just be kind to myself and to other ppl. take care of myself so i can be my best/caring self in front of ppl. :-) ps. i got into med school!!