Well, first I take my Lexapro, and since that takes a very long time to set in (like 3 or so weeks) I normally only feel like I've done one more thing on my list. Which is good, because that's normally what stresses me out and makes me depressed.
One thing I actually really like to do is to read a good book, or listen to some soothing music, so no rock no rocking country, some video game soundtracks and a lot of classical. Sometimes I'll watch an episode, or five, of Scrubs to make me laugh and think. It's amazing how that show manages to surprise people even when they know what's coming, one moment you're laughing your ass off at a joke they made, the next you're crying yourself to sleep, or receding inside yourself to think...
If that doesn't work, I go downstairs and start to clean out my guns. It might sound odd, but that's one of the most relaxing things a man can do. There's something oddly soothing about just going through the motions and making sure everything is in tip-top shape and shining perfectly. If that doesn't work, I'd go down to the range and pop off a few from either my over-under or my 1911. That's also oddly relaxing and it puts a smile on your face to feel that familiar kick. (also works with a desert eagle, man the first time I shot one of those, I thought my head was gonna split in half my grin was so big.)
Iznat said:
When things get shitty I hold it all in until it gets too much, then everything's far worse than it should be, so I end up so upset.
Heh, I do the same, but I'm a guy. I think the need to keep things inside and suppress them so they don't seem like such a big deal surpasses gender boundaries.
Oh, last time I was depressed I listened to these a lot. And I mean a lot.
