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I go walking in the woodland, breathe some green air and listen to nature for while - then come home and cuddle a cat.
Works wonders.

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I don't think there is a "one size fits all" cure for feeling low. The suggestions already made are helpful and will work for some people and not others.

For a while I studied meditation and mindfulness at a local buddhist centre. They work on the philosophy that happiness is in the mind. After a while I began to understand this and by applying their principles I found that I could alter my mood. This was several years ago but once learnt never forgotten and, for me, it still works most of the time.

If you are interested in following this up I'm sure there will be plenty of information on line just by keying in a few key words.

In any event I hope you soon feel back to normal.

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If I feel low... but not ill in any way, I tell myself to snap out of it, self pity will get me nowhere.

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I have dogs and no matter how I feel I have to take them out..

A lot of the time being out in the fresh air and looking at the wonder of nature helps and on days when it rains? Rain is great for hiding tears.

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I generally spend some time walking around some of the reserves around here, coast countryside, or woodland, sinking in to the ambiance of the place and letting nature work its magic.

And if im honest occasionally a few drinks with music or a film to take my mind off things.

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Hi Myra you could put the Radio on with some nice pleasant music or nip to the Shops or jump on a bus and have a ride out somewhere in the country or go to a tea shop. I've done all this when i feel low and as time goes on you being to snap out of it.. Take Care x

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I wish Chloe would pee in the garden (my own fault long story).There are few things worse when you have been ill all night and can hardly stand than having to get up and walk a dog with the risk of throwing up in front of a neighbour .
..Or if you are in a lot of physical pain and still have to drag yourself out.

I find the best thing is not to 'think' at all but to 'do,' get on with something which at least gives a sense of achievement at having accomplished some task and 'beaten' an adversary.

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I feel low often and for no real reason. Should feel blessed that I have no real problems. I just look at the many people with real reason to be low.

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"Just snap out of it." Long recognised as the thing not to say to someone feeling down. I realise that you can say it to yourself, but just snapping out of it has never been an option for me.

It's taken me a long time, but now I'm able to recognise that all things, including feeling low, will end and there is always a better time to look forward to.

Love the positive and helpful comments here. Thanks to all who posted them.

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Susan, that quote " this too will pass" was one I used on a mental health forum and I know it really helped people. What a lovely compassionate woman you are.