what makes you feel better?

Running and my mp3 player.

music - thats what i love the most in this life, but id say its mood amplifier, so it works both ways.
physical excercises - working out a bit does improve my mood. i also do mixed martial arts which helps me get rid of some negativity and its the most appropriate place to do so.
alcohol - the most effective-short term weapon that makes me forget about things, but i only really utilize it twice a week max., because if i'd do it more often, id stop appreciating it
walk in the park /along the beach - goes well together with music and thus may also work both ways, but i do it almost on daily basis.
coffee! - keeps me awake and active, encourage to do physical activities and thus stops me from thinking how much i hate.. things
driving ruthlessly - also goes well with music cranked right up. i prefer to sing along at the top of my lungs too
movies/books/video games - anything that consumes my attention seems to prevent the nagative train of thought
hookers - i guess they help too, but it raises the question of romantic loneliness, so it may have negative consequences
affirmative conversation with a mirror - the last line of defense, before the storm arrives

Whenever i feel myself sliding down that spiral, i would normally push myself even further down by telling myself "the truth", i would listen to depressing music and would eventually convince myself that this world would be a much better place without me.. I've done it many times before, but i still feel like i have to remind myself about it, lol. maybe i'm enjoying it? who knows, maybe i am a bit of a masochist subconsciously... Lately though, i have been trying to block all negative affirmations and at least attempt to shift my attention somewhere else. It doesn't fix anything and doesn't make me feel better but it surely stops me from feeling worse, which is great! But you gotta take it one step at a time, right?

I tend to do the same as the two above posts.
Long walks, alone, with music. Although its usualy depressing music at the begining of the walk, then happier music later on.
I also find that reading history books help, I can get lost in a good book and dont have to face my self loathing/defeating thoughts.
But what makes me feel best is being able to discuss philosophy, psychology and emotions openly with someone.

yes, i also love psychology and philosophy! most of my internal dialogues are on these 2 topics it may sound pretty gay, but i like to sit on a beach late after dark with no one around, enjoy the beauty of the full moon, listen to the waves break on the shore... and ponder the complexity of human nature, the meaning of life, existence of god and so on. its a real shame i can't share my thoughts and feelings with anyone.

PS im not gay though! =))

Guys! There´s one thing that make me feel a bit better. Watching humor on TV or on the computer. This is something I have to do when I´m feeling really bad.

I have a mood thermometer. When I feel like to listening to music and sing. This is a good sign.

DarkAlice wrote:Also eating eating crap like chocolate .

I must object - chocolate is health food!

South Park is good too. New season coming up in a coupld of weeks. maybe 3.