The Positive Post

[lupestripe]

Sorry for going a bit mental of late - I guess a lot of the events of the last few weeks have finally caught up with me. Still, I am sober now and apart from being a bit tired, I'm fine :-)

So in the spirit of positivity - what things make you happy when you are down? Fursuiting and Wolfie are two of mine *wags*. And thinking about you lot *hugs*

Comments

[actively-lazy.livejournal.com]

Its those crisps you're eating.

[lupestripe.livejournal.com]

Lols - you might be right.

[shep-shepherd.livejournal.com]

My friends, both on LJ and in real life, many of the latter whom I have met via the former :)

[foxadiss.livejournal.com]

I'm suspecting it's the crisps and the booze.

And don't beat yourself up over this, okie?^^;

[stuart-otterson.livejournal.com]

A weekend involving furmeet, socialising with friends, eating food and drinking cider while wearing new clothes is what I live for. The anticipation sure keeps me going! :3

[r-a-blackpaws.livejournal.com]

Friends, shopping and gaming. And cheesecake. All of those help perk me up when I'm down.

[schnee.livejournal.com]

Being physically active - going out, riding my bike and so on. Also, good food, hot baths, and being able to relax.

[fen-ra.livejournal.com]

My friends, for obvious reasons. My conbadges, as they bring back good memories. And Mr Kipling's products are also a big help.

[schnee.livejournal.com]

That sounds interesting, actually. :) But you'd probably need a more... well, off-road-worthy bike for that, an MTB/ATB, not a racing bike intended for city use. :)

[schnee.livejournal.com]

I'll think about it, but I doubt there's much of a chance - I'd have to go by ferry in order to actually take my bike along, and, well, money. :P

Also, I'm not sure how far I can actually go - I've never tried to go longer distances yet. c.c

[schnee.livejournal.com]

About what - money or stamina? :)

[metamorphosys.livejournal.com]

No need to apologise at all. It happens to the best of us :) I am glad you are feeling much better and more positive :) Take care.

[silent-o.livejournal.com]

Usually getting online and ranting helps me feel better.

When I'm really depressed, and by myself, I tend to drink. Whiskey takes the edge off of what I feel.

Sometimes I just retreat into myself and imagine a brighter future, one where I'm happy and far away from what is bringing me down.

My friends on LJ always cheer me up. Y'all are great

-i luvs u-

[lupestripe.livejournal.com]

I love the fact that the Internet is connecting so many people together and is introducing us all to each other. The fact that last year I went to Finland, Portugal and Germany to see friends from LJ is fantastic :)

[lupestripe.livejournal.com]

The crisps was last week though, I haven't touched them in over a week (nor would I want to). The booze, I agree, got too much. It got ridiculous. Still, haven't drank today and have been down the gym, which has sorted me out a bit. I feel better for it.

I have decided not to beat myself up over it because it is something that is a part of who I am. Beating myself up only makes it worse whereas if I accept that sometimes I am going to go mental then the cycle may be broken.

[lupestripe.livejournal.com]

You mean like this weekend?

[lupestripe.livejournal.com]

Ooh but what type of cheesecake? There are so many out there :)

[lupestripe.livejournal.com]

Can lycra be involved? :P

[lupestripe.livejournal.com]

Agree about being physically active - went down the gym again today and feel a lot better for it. Hopefully, I can get some good sleep tonight too :)

[lupestripe.livejournal.com]

Mr Kipling's also make guns - surely they don't bring back good memories?

Conbadges, yep, I must admit I like mine too. Need to get more though lols :)

[foxadiss.livejournal.com]

Now we're talking! :D

[lupestripe.livejournal.com]

I feel a lot better today - haven't had a drink and have been down the gym, which helps. As long as I can get some sleep tonight (I haven't slept well for the last three or four) then things are looking up again :)

[schnee.livejournal.com]

I hope so, too. :)

[lupestripe.livejournal.com]

Aww thanks hun *nuzzles* - and thanks for all your help over the last few days.

Ranting does work but then I feel guilty, feeling that I have worried people unduly. I never insult anyone but I am one of those sensitive souls who fears rejection or people hating me.

I often turn to drink but that is never a solution for me as it often makes things worse. I tend to drink to fall down and when that happens, I become angrier and more ranty, so I try and avoid drink when I am down now.

I often have something to look forward to so I can focus on that, that does help. And of course understanding friends, like so many of you are *hugs*