so when you feel down (or not) what activity you do that distracts you or make you feel happy
or.. what makes you happy?

for me it is watching a good movie or reading a good book.  If that doesn't work, Nap.

walking or any kind of exercise is good, or writing stuff down helps, too. Listening to certain music can usually change my mood almost instantly. And never underestimate the power of dancing to change your mood for the better

Company forces me to cheer up usually. Drawing, reading, possibly running, playing video games. Music is good.

Going to a museum, bookshop or wandering the interesting little streets and alleyways mellows me out and cheers me up.

I deal with a degree of depression related to various things on a daily basis and there are a variety of things I do to get me through each day

Taking care of my pets, general household chores, listening to music, dancing about

But the thing that really makes me feel good is being able to do something nice for someone else

The joy and happiness of seeing that smile coming back to me is worth more than gold

The thankful smile of another is BRIGHT ORANGE SUNSHINE to my heart

Any music that relaxes me can bring me out of a downturn.
And fun adventure-type movies if they're well written (and have a good ending).

Exercise, reading a book. Hiding under the blankets doesn't work. Shopping and buying stuff for friends (and me).

When the horror really hits nothing helps except sleep and the support I get from my family here. Usually in the reverse order

Cindy

"so what does make you feel happy , or changes your mood..."

"I have this "Bird" No really...she's my "Chick" und sometimes when we are alone...und she senses that I might become a bit moody...she comes and comforts me...natural-like thus making me feel uninhibited...I can be ME around her which I have no problem of being; Sauve, Debonair...Dean and Frankie-baybie rolled up into one persona...ME...!!! This Woman lets me be that guy that I kno I am without asking any questions like "why..."( kno' what I mean... )

*Note* Bird & Chick are in no way meant to be derogatory towards anyone nor is it meant to offend anyones statue...I use these words interchangeably because my "pet" name for her is "Pige..." Anyone familiar with (The) Lady and (the) Tramp...it was actually our first Disney movie together und well I AM her "Tramp" und she IS definitely MY Lady...Ergo "Pige"...that's me story und I'm sticking to it...!!!"

Music music music, either playing or just listening to it. (although just listening is never just listening, I have to sing along)

Quote from: CindyJames on April 30, 2010, 04:06:45 AMShopping and buying stuff for friends (and me).

omg how could I have forgotten retail therapy!? Yes, shopping is always a definite cheerer-upper

I'm always in a different place when I'm done exercising, and it's always a better place then where I started from.

sleep

and a smile...

Music. My best friend. And Friends (TV Show). After all these years it never fails to make me laugh and cheer me up.

Smiling.

Quote from: Laura91 on April 30, 2010, 10:48:53 AM
The idea that one day my life will be over.

This cheers you up, that's sad.

I like to clean and organize, watch TV, chat on boards, but drinking usually makes me the happiest, not a good habit to get into though. I do love music but it triggers my drinking so they go hand in hand.

Music, everytime. I think that it has saved my life a few times. Good friends, nice long baths (preferably with good friends and music )

Music, naps, sex, cuddeling, playing fetch with my dog, feeding the kitty cat nips and watching him act the fool, hanging with friends, going to online trans suport sites.
stuff like that and anything else that may come to mind.

A number of you have mentioned sex. for me that will change my mood but not in any positive way.

ye chocolate is good, bitterest is bestest.