What do you do when you're depressed?

When I'm feeling down like the world is over for me, I usually find refuge in listening to certain music that gives me hope. It's usually soft and alternative stuff; artists like Sigur Ros, OneRepublic, John Mayer, and sometimes even the most random stuff--anything that can comfort or calm me down and deliver a peaceful tone and message. When I'm feeling like there's no hope left, music can usually bring it back, or at least make it appear so.

Sometimes I even feel better by watching certain movies that are about hope and bring about that kind of atmosphere--recently I realized that films like Lord of the Rings, Slumdog Millionaire, and Forrest Gump are perfect for that sort of thing, because that's how they make me feel: hopeful, relieved and able to hold my head high. It takes a lot for me to be able to feel that way after sinking down so low, so those must be great examples.

But I'm really interested in hearing what all of you do to bring your spirits up when you have that horrible depressed feeling that everyone goes through at some point in time.

isolate myself for as long as it takes. :x

work out, take a hot shower and beat it.Dman0017

That sometimes does it for me.

loud heavy metal music.

work out, take a hot shower and beat it.Dman0017

So you listen to Michael Jackson when you're down?

I don't get depressed, really, but when I get "down," I do what I always say I do in these types of threads.

Go for a few-hour drive down a long, winding road.

Or try to take over the world. You know, whatever.

I stop being sad and start being awesome instead.

[QUOTE="Dman0017"]work out, take a hot shower and beat it.Superbored

So you listen to Michael Jackson when you're down?

I go for a walk usually. No music or nothing, just walking... Maybe stop for a coffee too. But then I do this even when I'm not depressed.

Edit: Now that I think about it, this sounds like a great idea right about now. See y'all later!

work out, take a hot shower and beat it.Dman0017

Cry until I start laughing at how pathetic I am.McJugga

McJugga.

*hugs*

Wow, is it just me or have there been a load of depression topics flooding in lately?

I think OT's been averaging around 2 per day throughout the past week. >.>

Cut or burn myself. Or smoke a cigar and drink myself into a coma.

Cut or burn myself.

Tiefster

Wow, is it just me or have there been a load of depression topics flooding in lately?

I think OT's been averaging around 2 per day throughout the past week. >.>

Niff_T

I don't really get depressed, just 'down'. What I usually do is get some good jazz, cut a cigar, and take out the scotch. Reading material is also a must.

have a smoke.n00bkid

FTW

QFT

When I'm depressed I drive recklessly, it seems to get some of the stress out. I also go really quiet and sit in front of the computer, just thinking, listening to depressing music. I also go out and just spend money. I got really depressed a couple months ago when a girl dogged me at the last minute for a date, so I went and brought 5 seasons of NCIS for $150 bucks. Consumer therapy FTW!

a good sleep, i tend to get sleepy when im depressed,

Drink beer, listen to depressing songs, drink more beer, then go to sleep.Bloodseeker23

I smoke and sleep lots.

I don't really get depressed but when I'm done I watch lots of family guy, play video games or sleep.

Nothing. I just wait till I feel better. Usually results in me making myself feel worthless though

I need a better way to handle this >_>

Listen to The Offspring, that usually helps.

I've only been depressed once in my life, that was several years ago. Being around friends and family helps (me at least).

FAP then fap some more, after the 4th fap i realize how lonely i am then i think about suicide...Solid_Tango