Meditation. It's kept me sane all these years.
I do hope everything gets better for you girl.

I never really understood meditation, though.
Call me dumb, or note me please and explain how to properly do it, but when I think still I just dwell.

No, it's not dumb at all.
Took my years to train myself to not fidget and actually meditate.
I find that to be the hardest part, is getting to that state.

I'll post some interesting links to help, if this is a path you are considering.

http://www.learningmeditation.com/relax.htm
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/me.....tation/HQ01070
http://www.how-to-meditate.org/

A good cry, a chocolate bar and some video games usually keep me from feeling overwhelmed. Not all at once though ;>

It'd be pretty funny if it were all at once LOL Ily

Ak, that was not meant to be a reply to your comment, please ignore my mistake. I fail at iphone typing ;A;

when i sit still*

*hugs* ):

*huggleeeeee* there's something one of my friends does to keep calm. apparently a smushed banana mixed into warm chocolate milk works just like her anti-depression meds. IDK about you, but that sounds delicious and helpful. I myself will sometimes lie back and watch a movie, or just lay in bead and breath slowly for a few minutes with as little thinking as possible. just breath in through the nose, out through the mouth. and hot tea can help too.

and of course other times maybe you just need someone to vent to, in which case I am always around c:

That actually sounds really good right now. Ugh. Any sort of chocolate does. I just want to gorge myself in chocolate to be honest.

Really, I feel like I'll feel loads better once I actually get out and do something with people I really care about. Otherwise, it's like no matter what I do, I still feel alone - even with my family just downstairs, but they don't much care for my feelings, as much as I try to confide in them. They just never seem to understand, if only they'd just listen.

My grades are due soon, too, and they are just terrible. And they'll probably beat me down on that too regardless of any explanation I have to offer them. Ughh.

I know that pain. I tend to get stuck in the same rut myself. only issue is I only have ONE friend that lives nearby I can hang out with, and she has college during the week. I don't. and with my shitty job I can't afford to go out on my own. gas prices suck here.

but if you have the ability, drive, walk, bike, bus to places. just get out of the house, get fresh air. go to the mall and window shop, try free samples, drown yourself in every available scent at bath&body works. go to the beach and move rocks to find crabs. go to the movie theater and watch something. maybe an animal shelter and just spend some time with the dogs.

as for the grades, if you need help with something, find a tutor, ask the teachers for help. that's why they're there. if you don't understand something, there's a whole school full of people that are paid to help you learn. ask what you can do for extra credit.

/hugs

I wish I were closer. Well, technically I am closer now.. but closer to the point I could just drive over. Or walk over. Which would be even better.

In all honesty? I draw to make myself feel better.. either that or watch funny things on Youtube or on tv. I try to stay away from anything negative or unnerving. That and a hot bath with a good magazine to read. Try to keep your mind occupied with little things like that. I'm like you.. I don't like being alone with my thoughts. =(

Would be awful nice if you guys came to visit sometime soon.

I've been drawing like a butthole. I feel like some things work sufficiently only for some time, then I feel like I have to find something else to keep my mind busy.
Hot bath with maybe some warm milk sounds good, though. Think I will go for that tonight. <3

I'm in a pretty dangerous place when I'm alone in my thoughts. I'm a self-pitying monster and I'll sit there and make myself feel like shit, literally.

I can be that way sometimes.. my thoughts, if I let them run away, can cause me intense anxiety attacks sometimes. Those suck.

Hang in there, is pretty much all I can say. Just try to keep yourself busy, I always find that helps me. Even if it's small, menial stuff.

If you're ever feeling especially down, you can always text me. <3

want some crude advice?

yes ):

Stop giving fucks

Best advice to stay cool

If only it were that easy
teach me.

Filling your head with crazy music is the best first step

oh man my mind is so in the gutter. I thought you were going to say something else lol

like what?

sex and etc can be good stress relievers

it can also make you crazy.

That's why I suggested to stop giving them out

Oooh I love reading if i can find a good book. ;v;
In fact, I should really head out to the school library tomorrow and see if I find something interesting. :>

when I'm feeling down and have to deal with it by myself, I usually watch something funny whether it's a movie or some reviews off of tgwtg or just some tv. Simple. But it works for me, it at least keeps my mind off of the bad thing.

EEEE, I find that sometimes watching Icarly makes me feel better. I've found it hard to watch television because it reminds me a lot of things urgh.
Tis why I ended up watching my little pony, because it was the only thing that didn't relate to one of my problems right now hahaha.

Woah, my little ponies to the rescue xD Glad you found something that makes you happy to watch right now :3

Hell yea ;v; it makes me so happy. Probably because I'm a girl, and I like that I can relate to some of the characters. it's so adorable bfsjkdgkl could care less about the fandom revolving around it. i just love those poniess <3

Well. you know you can always text me. I know how it is when things get so low it doesnt feel like they will bounce back, but they will. If i could I would take the time to come visit, but I cant still ;; stupid work and lack of gas money. But dont hesitate to text if you eveer need to hun

I know I can, Bryan <33 thank you so much

No problem ^^

Wear sunglasses.

ceeezar

I can keep Ceeeeezaaaaaring all day if necessary.

cuppa tea

naps

take a bubble bath/shower

if something particular you're doing/reading/etc is what's upsetting you, walk away and do something different. a change of scenery helps

if you have pets with you, smother them with love/play with them

draw, but maybe challenge yourself to draw something upbeat

cook something

every single one of these sounds like an amazing idea. the bubble bath especially since i haven't done that in awhile.
a nice herbal bubble bath ughh.

cooking would only make me more mad. i burn everything besides cereal. and i'm sure one day I'll find a way to mess that up too hahaa

find your favorite song and let your mind go blank, put a canvas on the screen and draw what the music makes you feel, it doesn't have to be coherent, but it should help a little...and once you're done listening to the song, let yourself come back, and see if you can see something in the image. Trancing out to music is how some of the great artists worked, and it's very distracting from modern day affairs. But remember, it was you who created a Pony who's Special talent was to Hope, and Every one of our characters has a piece of us in them.

You know, that last portion in regards of my pony character made me tear up. It's something I've always held proud of, the fact that It's really hard for me to give up on something until I've been given a reason to finally stop. Lately I've just felt the complete opposite. It's a bloody shame, really. You can ask all of my long term friends and they'll tell you how I used to be before this mess occurred. I was the type of person who always smiled, and yet with all of this going on, I almost feel like I'm losing myself. I'm ashamed of myself for feeling like giving up has been an option, lately. Thing is, though, giving up isn't really an option. If I 'give up', where exactly do I go from there? The only choice I have is to move forward, because I know once I get out of this shitty rut, I can probably overcome a lot more obstacles than I believed I could. I can face my issues head on and get out of the fire breathing, because I know that in the end, I'll only be better. <3

I have so many favorite songs, some of which I can't even listen too, but I've been doodling some to my songs. <3 I may post them in a spam dump soon.

(virtual hugs anyway)

I'm so sorry. I understand the feeling, I'm like...when the heck am I gonna catch a break?

Grr

Well keep your head up please!

Ugh dear lord that's exactly how I feel.
Just waiting for the day to come that I'm okay with everything again - that everything's just stable and I can breathe without a worry. <3

I'll try my besttesttt, as I have been. <3 thank you.

hey kid, PM me and I could give you my AIM name if you need more people to talk to!

I WILL DO, PERSON WHO TOOK MY LIFE VIA DOG GAME.

i normally either do strenuous physical exercise or have coffee and think

I love excersizing when I'm in shape. It's so fun when you're with friends, but lately I've been so lazy with it. :/
Ever since the last time I had gotten heat exhaustion. Ugh, scary scary time. Just been kinda lazy with it since, but I've been wanting to take up excersizing more again. Simply to get healthier and in shape, and because I plan on doing softball soon. :>

coffee sounds good right now too *__*

coffee always sounds good

Man

I understand this all too well!!

I was exercising like a fiend but things just keep happening and happening. I've fallen into bad habits including not going to the gym as often as I want.

I think it'll help tho'. Please do exercise, if you can. We both sound like we could use some attention on ourselves. Remember, -you- are someone you need to take care of, too. Once you're not invisible to yourself it helps, really.

At some point and time when I had a little rut in my previous relationship, I actually wrote a bit on a journal. That actually proved to help a lot.
I really should take that up again and write some more. Can't imagine what extraordinary help I'll receive from it this time.

Unfortunately I can't find a new environment, as I attend school for one more year, but I'll surely be trying my best to visit with people soon. <3

Thank you so much. ;v;

punch a pillow

nuuu. my pillows be soft :< they never done anything to hurt me.

I use drugs.

at least that gave me a chuckle :' D
I don't do drugs, hehehe and probably won't ;v;

At least it's effective. :V

Deep breaths and video gayms.

Also going out for a walk but considering it gets dark too soon, ehh...

Deep, hyperventilation as I play TEAM FORTRESS TWO DDDDD:

yea its dark now. don't wanna get raped. but tomorrow I was fancying going out for a run <3

*hugs* tell me if you know, I been really low for months, and I lost a lot of people cause of it

Game? I play a FB game where I attack people, it manages to distract me for a little bit, and I know two flash game sites :V
Walk with a music device, I do that a lot, usually go to the store
and shows, I may be shy, but I love to do things like watch shows and play games with people, if you don't mind me asking alot. I'm just restarting on my messengers and I probably will ask a lot as I and down to 3 of 15 :V

Just read through all of these comments these wonderful people are showing me. <3
They've all proven to be wonderful advice that I'm definitely keeping in mind for the future.

I play TF2 quit a bit though, and minecraft, and they do keep things at bay for the most time, as well as music does.
If you want to share your messengers, do tell me, I'd be more than happy to play games with ya sometime. :>

Man, I wanted to play TF2 but never did, I don't know why, I occasionally play another FPS. Mine craft would be a great Idea to start playing online, too. :3

Skype is YuriRamenMan

*hugs tight*

Minecraft helps me when i feel down.

Oooohh minecraft is definitely a mood booster when my buddies on there are on <3

I wuv you waifu. ): I don't want you to be sad.

I love you too waify ;v; forever til death do us part.
I'm trying my best not to be <3

*hugs*
What makes me feel better?

My favorite song that makes me feel good.
A cup of my favorite beverage.
A warm blanket.
And something random to make me enjoy myself, be it Jeff Dunham, my #1 movie, or a random Youtube video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okcvB2AoRDg

ksjdjkfkjdfg
THAT GUYYYYY

I watch comedy. Stand up, sketch, what ever. SNL, MAD, Monty Python, Comedy Central Presents, Comedy.tv, The Daily Show, Colbert Report, etc.

I guess the idea is that it easier to be happy if you're laughing, and harder to dwell when you're thinking about jokes...

Yea laughter is the best medicine, eeee. My sense of humor is so weird, though. I laugh at such senseless stuff. x3 I may be able to flip on comedy central whenever I get the chance thoiugh and see if that works.

Thank you <3

Not a problem. Good luck! <3

PARTY WITH ME

HELL YEA BABY IM COMIN

*Huuuuuug*

Hmm.... When I'm trying to get through something, I take a nice hot bath, pour myself some tea, snuggle up in a plush bathrobe, light some candles, turn off the lights, and sit down with one of my favourite movies.

.....There's also yoga! Guided, in a class works best for forgetting problems. There's free classes at the YMCA if you're a member there?

a plush bathrooooobeee ahhhhhh ;v;
and ohh! theres actually a ymca a few blocks away from here! i may check it out for yoga :>

Walking has been known to improve mood. That and you can clear your head and what not.

That and video games.

video gamesssss <33

Awwww yeah. Steam always has great stuff on sale too! You can feel good about getting a good deal!

Ideally, when I stress, I generally read a good book, watch a movie on TV or DVD-player, or play a console game. And for gaming, I did specify console gaming.

The important part is that all of these are basically things that can be done whilst limiting multitasking to a minimum. Plus as a bonus, all can be done from a most useful implement of an house when wishing to relax: "zeh" comfy couch(when available). When on the PC, it's easy to start one thinking thinking I'll relax... then IMs starts popping up, or I make the mistake of openning an internet browser and then the first thing I know, I'm multitasking so much I'm actually making myself feel worst.
As such, if you wishes to play game, I'd reccomend a tv gaming console. Make yourself some coffee(or any other beverage of choice, though warm coffee or tea tends to feel that much recomforting to me. Especially when maple syrup is available as a sweetener).
Then head to the couch, either in a plush bathrobe or such other warm wrapping, and starts playing a console game(though I reccomend avoiding games which you know can be frustrating to you)/movie or reading a book. Ideally something that will keep your attention on it and not about all that is stressing you, thus preventing you from mulling the later over and over in your head until it's all you can think of(this later part being why I'm posting this because of knowing how I can be prone to it myself. It is a very easy trap to fall in).

Otherwise... for the shortened version: Comfy couch. Warm comforting beverage(tea, coffee, herbal tea. Whichever you prefer). Entertaining and attention holding simple book, movie, or console game* that you can easily read/watch/play at a leasurely and non-frustrating pace. :)

(Console Gaming wise, some of my favorites are simple and non-complex jRPG like the Dragon Quest series, or platformers like the Mario Galaxy games. Both shows gameplay such that it's easy to keep focused on them, yet keep it simple enough that it's rarely much frustrating, thus creating a very leasurely pace of gaming).

*gives as many hugs as are wanted*

For things to chill I play game (video games either on comp or console) I find drawing as a nice relieve sometimes helps me to express. Going for a nice long walk... Maybe reading a book perhaps..

Just a few ideas =3