Comments on: What Activities Do People Use to Regulate Their Moods?

By: Neil Petersen

Neil Petersen — Mon, 05 Sep 2016 16:12:29 +0000

In reply to KAT BIGALKE. It's true, you really can't beat some good music and a glass of wine :P

By: KAT BIGALKE

KAT BIGALKE — Mon, 05 Sep 2016 11:32:50 +0000

I’ll put on some enjoyable music and accomplish a project, whether it’s cleaning up something or doing some sewing and getting some exercise in the process always gives me a lift! And treat myself to a glass of wine or something else to celebrate always makes me feel great!

By: Neil Petersen

Neil Petersen — Fri, 26 Aug 2016 16:46:28 +0000

In reply to msmerlin. I agree -- it can give you a feeling of accomplishment and being productive.

By: msmerlin

msmerlin — Thu, 25 Aug 2016 05:44:01 +0000

For me, house cleaning is not a mood-lowering activity but a mood-raising activity. I can be in a funk, and by the time I clean for a few hours, I feel 100% better. So I think the activity itself can also be different for different people. I feel better after exercise class mainly because it’s over and I don’t have to do it again for a few days. I do house cleaning because I love it. Gardening is the same way; for me it’s a mood-raising activity. Interesting how different people respond differently…

By: Neil Petersen

Neil Petersen — Wed, 24 Aug 2016 16:35:32 +0000

In reply to JimmyGJR. I think it's important to break the vicious cycle: when you're feeling down you, you can feel like not doing anything, but the less you do, the worse you feel!

By: JimmyGJR

JimmyGJR — Wed, 24 Aug 2016 16:19:43 +0000

When I’m feeling down, accomplishing something, even something small gives you a positive feeling. I’ll walk around the house and pick up small items and put them where they belong. Not a real physical workout but I feel better after a few things cluttering the house are now out of sight.

By: Neil Petersen

Neil Petersen — Tue, 23 Aug 2016 15:34:46 +0000

In reply to Joyce Savage. I hadn't thought about it in those terms before -- thanks for commenting.

By: Neil Petersen

Neil Petersen — Tue, 23 Aug 2016 15:34:19 +0000

In reply to Courtney. That's a good one, thanks for adding it.

By: Joyce Savage

Joyce Savage — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 23:43:41 +0000

Sometimes listening to “sad” music can be very validating of what we’re feeling at the moment. Then, we feel happier being validated.

By: Courtney

Courtney — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 17:51:21 +0000

Coloring with map pencils, crayons or markers in a coloring book made for teens and adults is very therapeutic. It “gets you out of your head” for a while.