Ways to cheer up

[The Rockerfly]

Lately I've been feeling very down (due to girl troubles and exam result worries) and I am also bored of what I currently do to take my mind off things and I want to try something new so maybe it will take my mind off my troubles more effectively then what I currently do

So I am wondering if any fellow Escapist members have any activities, music, sites, films, games or anything that would be good at taking my mind off things.

*Search approved*

EDIT: Also I do not want this thread to turn into a "my problems" thread so can we avoid discussion about that

Thanks in advance

EDIT V2: I play guitar, tuba and sing. I am not much of a writer and if it's add to the thread I am 17 and an atheist. If any more information is needed then you are creepy, I will happily give

Final EDIT: This thread is not about cheering me up specifically but just ways you cheer yourself up

 

[Kilaknux]

I can't really speak for everyone, but something that usually cheers me up is writing something, be it story, comedy routine, whatever. I don't know you're skills as a writer, but there we are.

 

[Lady Nilstria]

I'm not easily depressed, even when talking about a depressing subject, so the things I do are more for my own enjoyment then lifting my spirits.

However, one time I was really sad about something so I went outside and hugged my horse.

I also pray.

Or write, draw, or read funny manga online. I spend most of waking hours at the computer. >.>

 

[riskroWe]

Listen to this song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnAh70XcXAA

All you need is some ice cream and a hug.

 

[The Rockerfly]

I can't really speak for everyone, but something that usually cheers me up is writing something, be it story, comedy routine, whatever. I don't know you're skills as a writer, but there we are.

I am a musician, not much of a writer if thats an consilation
I might add a bit more to my original post then if it's unclear

Listen to this song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnAh70XcXAA

All you need is some ice cream and a hug.

Completely forgot about that song, I think I might make that my alarm and if I play it enough it will cheer me up

 

[APPCRASH]

Being a burly chested man keeps me from ever being down, depressed, sad, or showing any other emotion besides anger and bliss.

 

[Erana]

I need someone to cheer me up...
That's why I'm heading to the IRC. I'll get people there to stroke my ego.

Ego stroking is nice.

 

[Hoxton]

For me it's this song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMr52bCXNdU&feature=fvst
In fact most of Owl City songs cheer me up :3

 

[RavingPenguin]

Rave!

Emmm, yeah, sorry about that. Its just what I do when Im feeling down, not that Im down that often.
For what normal people do, try doodleing.

 

[The Rockerfly]

A brand new game always cheers me up. Can't beat that new game smell when you open the box. *Sniff* Ah...wonderful.

I also play my guitar to take my mind off things.

Another thing you can do is to watch this

Okay that video was pretty good, I might just make a collection of these things and watch them every day to cheer me up

You are depressed from girl troubles. Get a new girl. Even just a quick lay. Problems over. NEXT!

Edit: This does not cure depression but is more a way to kill time. I paint (mainly Warhammer) I get started and next thing I know 8 hours have passed and its time to go to bed.

I am a bit broke at the moment too, I need to save up money for unniversity and starting war hammer may not be a good idea but thanks for the suggestion

 

[RebootBlue]

Gerat site called escapistmagazine.com
Sign up, post on the forums, and the- wait...we're on that site aren't we?

In that case I suggest you play some Elder Scrolls: Oblivion.

 

[The Rockerfly]

Gerat site called escapistmagazine.com
Sign up, post on the forums, and the- wait...we're on that site aren't we?

In that case I suggest you play some Elder Scrolls: Oblivion.

To your first bit: What?
and oddly I am actually play Oblivion on the PC at the moment, it's quite fun but it made me realise how bad the voice acting is

 

[Cid Silverwing]

I listen to happy music.

Five - Let's Dance
Eric Johnson - Cliffs of Dover
Heatwave - Boogie Night
Ellis Hall - Flip, Flop and Fly
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy - Jumpin' Jack
Inter Galactica Dance Club - Super Sonic Dance Attack (Overtime Edit)

 

[RebootBlue]

Gerat site called escapistmagazine.com
Sign up, post on the forums, and the- wait...we're on that site aren't we?

In that case I suggest you play some Elder Scrolls: Oblivion.

To your first bit: What?
and oddly I am actually play Oblivion on the PC at the moment, it's quite fun but it made me realise how bad the voice acting is

Do you have mods? If not, get them. If you must pay for them, pi- (User was cut off by the FBI)

FBI AGENT: DO NOT PIRATE THINGS! IT IS ILLEGAL AND IMMORAL!

 

[Timotei]

Love. Lots and lots of love.

And cake.

 

[Timotei]

Gerat site called escapistmagazine.com
Sign up, post on the forums, and the- wait...we're on that site aren't we?

In that case I suggest you play some Elder Scrolls: Oblivion.

To your first bit: What?
and oddly I am actually play Oblivion on the PC at the moment, it's quite fun but it made me realise how bad the voice acting is

Do you have mods? If not, get them. If you must pay for them, pi- (User was cut off by the FBI)

FBI AGENT: DO NOT PIRATE THINGS! IT IS ILLEGAL AND IMMORAL!

We do. And they are ninjas who will swipe your posting rights from under your nose in a hot second.

 

[RebootBlue]

Gerat site called escapistmagazine.com
Sign up, post on the forums, and the- wait...we're on that site aren't we?

In that case I suggest you play some Elder Scrolls: Oblivion.

To your first bit: What?
and oddly I am actually play Oblivion on the PC at the moment, it's quite fun but it made me realise how bad the voice acting is

Do you have mods? If not, get them. If you must pay for them, pi- (User was cut off by the FBI)

FBI AGENT: DO NOT PIRATE THINGS! IT IS ILLEGAL AND IMMORAL!

We do. And they are ninjas who will swipe your posting rights from under your nose in a hot second.

Cursed FBI. One day I will get them.

 

[PatrickXD]

Well, personally if I feel down (like I do often) I just go read or something. Go out with some friends or bring them round to your house and play a silly wii game or something. soon enough you'll all be majorly irritated at losing to the computer and rolling around in laughter at eachothers failed attempts at pro gaming on the wii. All in the name of good fun!
And girl troubles are not all that bad. If you broke up become friends, not gf's or anything again though. Ya gots ta fix your broken links before ya move on.