What are the small things that make you happy when depressed

[Iris Blue]

Mine is StarB's peppermint hot coco, had some a few days ago and I was just smiling uncontrollably while sipping

 

[Seered Doom]

Goldfish crackers and donuts

 

[Orbitc]

Loneliness - fortunately I live alone now and can enjoy the silence and solitude.

 

[AllCatsAreGrey]

A big one for me is when my houseplants produce new leaves.

 

[Seered Doom]

Another one is otamatones. They sound so happy and I want that so badly.

 

[Kore]

Mine is StarB's peppermint hot coco, had some a few days ago and I was just smiling uncontrollably while sipping

ooo mine is a peanutbutter hot coco, its from some fancy brand and is super expensive, but once or twice a year I allow myself to buy a pot, and thoroughly enjoy each mug :')

 

[CloudyNightSky]

Usually I'm like depressed af but yesterday like so happy. For a moment I thought damn is my depression gone lol. But ig the reason I was soooo happy is that my sh tools arrived and I have a kinda reliable source for sn. Soooo not the best reasons to be happy but damn I didn't feel so good in a loooong time.

But candles also really help me. I think they're really beautiful

 

[Iris Blue]

ooo mine is a peanutbutter hot coco, its from some fancy brand and is super expensive, but once or twice a year I allow myself to buy a pot, and thoroughly enjoy each mug :')

Yes! The best feeling is when you treat yo self especially to a luxury like that I hope you can buy another one soon!

Usually I'm like depressed af but yesterday like so happy. For a moment I thought damn is my depression gone lol. But ig the reason I was soooo happy is that my sh tools arrived and I have a kinda reliable source for sn. Soooo not the best reasons to be happy but damn I didn't feel so good in a loooong time.

But candles also really help me. I think they're really beautiful

Well I am happy for you that you are happy even for that reason *sending hugs*

But yes candles are great, if I'm going to get technical, what types of candles do you like? Like the normal wax kind or the jelly wax kind? How bout the ones in different shapes like fruits?? I LOVE to buy candles but most of the time I don't light them because I don't want to ruin them :( part of my OCD

 

[CloudyNightSky]

But yes candles are great, if I'm going to get technical, what types of candles do you like? Like the normal wax kind or the jelly wax kind? How bout the ones in different shapes like fruits?? I LOVE to buy candles but most of the time I don't light them because I don't want to ruin them :( part of my OCD

Omg yes you speak out of my heart with the part of ruining the candles by lighting them. That's also the reason I mostly buy normal wax candles with a nice scent. Ohhhh smelling candles is really my thing. I loooove it. Once I had a candle phase where I really had candles lighted every minute (smt also if I was asleep Ikkkk that's baaaddd but I just accidentally fell asleep and it only happened like 3 times)

 

[Aim]

So many great cute things that brings joy to peoples lifes <3 One of my greatest pleasures in life used to eat good food with friends, but after i got ill i have started to have huge problems eating, So right now my great pleasures, while i am waiting to ctb. Is walks in nature, cafe lattes with lots of white fluff and brown sugar, watching documentaries and lighting candels also <3 especially vanilla candels!:)

 

[Kore]

The other thing that brings me joy is my two lil pet fancy rats. They're constantly falling off things and clambering over eachother and they make me smile when I'm feeling low

 

[TapeMachine]

A big one for me is when my houseplants produce new leaves.

Me too!

On the flip side, it really bums me out when I see my plants' leaves turning yellow/brown.

I've been struggling big time with my plant husbandry lately too.

But this is about what makes us happy, so yeah: I love seeing new growth on my houseplants! Seeing them happy and healthy makes me feel good.

 

[Kore]

Me too!

On the flip side, it really bums me out when I see my plants' leaves turning yellow/brown.

I've been struggling big time with my plant husbandry lately too.

But this is about what makes us happy, so yeah: I love seeing new growth on my houseplants! Seeing them happy and healthy makes me feel good.

Sameeee.. I've decided one of my plants has depression too, no matter how much love and care I provide it, its leaves are slowly dropping off:( I looked up symptoms and it could have been over watering, though I was only giving it a drink a little once a week, but I waited like 2-3 weeks to see actual wilting before watering again, and that didn't seem to help:( I tried more light, less light, a paprika water mix (something I read online) and its just slowwwwly giving up:(

 

[penguinl0v3s]

Strawberry cake

 

[cats333]

silly netflix shows like arrested development or really yummy lavender milk tea or soup! i loveeee soup, and my cat bc hes my favorite thing in the whole world

 

[Kore]

silly netflix shows like arrested development or really yummy lavender milk tea or soup! i loveeee soup, and my cat bc hes my favorite thing in the whole world

Hahahahha I first read that as "my cat also loves soup its his fav thing in the world"

 

[AllCatsAreGrey]

On the flip side, it really bums me out when I see my plants' leaves turning yellow/brown.

Omg. So true. There have been times in the thick of depression where I couldn't see the fresh leaves through the yellow. It's amazing how sometimes even the sources of our happiness can bring so much distress.

 

[kilowatt]

Sleep. Doesn't really make me 'happy', but it gets rid of my sadness for sure. I would sleep eternally if I had the choice.
Something that does cheer me up is talking to my friends about themselves. I like finding out people's interests, likes and dislikes. To me, these small differences between humans are so fascinating.

 

[D1byRam3n]

Just daydreaming about better world

 

[Iris Blue]

So many great cute things that brings joy to peoples lifes <3 One of my greatest pleasures in life used to eat good food with friends, but after i got ill i have started to have huge problems eating, So right now my great pleasures, while i am waiting to ctb. Is walks in nature, cafe lattes with lots of white fluff and brown sugar, watching documentaries and lighting candels also <3 especially vanilla candels!:)

I'm sorry that you had to give up eating with your friends but I'm happy that you found new things to keep you going! What kinda documentaries do you like to watch if you don't mind me asking? I like watching animal documentaries but sometimes they can make me really sad :c

Sleep. Doesn't really make me 'happy', but it gets rid of my sadness for sure. I would sleep eternally if I had the choice.
Something that does cheer me up is talking to my friends about themselves. I like finding out people's interests, likes and dislikes. To me, these small differences between humans are so fascinating.

I agree with that, I used to be able to sleep all day now I struggle to sleep throughout the night. And I too like to listen to people talk about themselves I prefer it much more than me talking about myself and it helps distract me from my own life.

 

[ijustwishtodie]

I don't have anything unfortunately.. :(

 

[Cat mother]

Music, mostly hyperpop

 

[F@#$]

Hard drugs and liquor.

 

[Raindancer]

A rainstorm, ideally with lots of thunder. I love the smell. Walking in the woods, knowing I am in the middle of a good book and a soothing hot bath with my favorite scents, and then my favorite PJ's.

 

[jussaloser]

drinks and music

 

[HollowDrop]

A nice cup of coffee always feels good. And just watching my cat, she's an angel.

 

[ForeverBroken]

My dog can always make me smile.

 

[D1byRam3n]

Just daydreaming about

My dog can always make me smile.

How nice...Im jealous i wanna have some pet too for becoming a best buddy in my life so I won't be feel lonely anymore

 

[hermestrimegistus]

certain songs I can listen to without tiring of. The presence of someone I truly care for. My cat. Walking through nature. Physical affection. But its been a very long time since that. Lol. Not much honestly

 

[ForeverBroken]

Just daydreaming about

How nice...Im jealous i wanna have some pet too for becoming a best buddy in my life so I won't be feel lonely anymore

He's really my husband's buddy but he makes me smile. He's a rescue dog that we've had for a little over a year. You should think about getting a pet if you're able. He definitely helps me when I need it.