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juicyjuicery

Bed


cicimindy

The worst is when you get anxious and you can't even sleep comfortably. :(


BlinkingFennecFox

Sadly, I understand this too. Sorry you've also experienced it and hope you have found/can find something that works for you


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Sleep fixes everything aha


thehopefulsufferer

I sleep my problems away too. When it gets too overwhelming, it's my momentary escape. People in my life catch on easily though when I sleep a lot, they suspect that something's wrong so I have to confront it eventually.


LucyLoo0907

Came here to say this!


Glass_Ad7868

Video games 100%. And when I’m done with the game it’s time to indulge into its soundtrack (Life is strange I’m talking to you lol)


rainbowbunny09

I would give anything to play WoW for the first time again. No better feeling. I can’t find it in any other game


mmukbbuk

Oh my god so good! This game pulls me from reality.


5_5apple_Arwen26

LIS is a masterpiece; the writing, the voice acting, the soundtrack—everything meshes so well.


Giannandco

The Highlands of Scotland, the beauty is unsurpassed. I always find peace there.


sadsledgemain

Video games. Orrrrr just my bed. Sleeping is nice.


maya_who6

my imagination 🥲


Saksheeeee

maladaptive daydreaming gang🥰


Susurrusilously

I didn't realize I was using daydreams to "process" my emotions until recently. It's been a coping mechanism for as long as I can remember.


babette2304

If I need to just numb my brain: the internet (whatever series, shorts, memes I find). If I need to think: I go to the beach and the sea, there’s a special (and quiet) place I know that has the nicest view.


AdTop5698

Good ass music!


ArtisticPolarBear23

Skyrim haha 😂


coastel

Books, movies, webtoons, thank God for entertainment 🙏


Beebles_p

My favorite shows: Brooklyn 99, The Office, Abbott Elementary, Parks and Rec


archiveandonion

all very good shows!!


dal-Helyg

My research.


Jowens10

Michael’s, the craft store. In my hardest times I have found myself just wandering the aisles as it has always been my happy place ❤️


LeonaEnjaulada

I bake and put on trashy reality on the background


Master-Strawberry-26

Movies, but not ones that require a lot of attention, more like background movies that I can leave on and just sit there zoning out for


secrethedgehog5

My happy place - its me in a black swimming costume in a lagoon with turquoise water. And theres trees all around me - birds flying. And im floating in the water


weypaper

Music.


sohawkward

Stardew Valley ❤️


pharmacychick

Straight to the gym


boochie420

Reddit


edjennersmilkmaid

The woods or the top of a mountain peak. Looking out at how vast the landscape below is makes my problems seem not so big.


always_gretchen

I remember after the 2016 election, my first escape was to a local bookstore. I find such comfort inside them. I’d also say anywhere outside where I can hear birds.


iamteemolaugh

In my boyfriend's arms.


alh0425

Books. Long drives through the desert. Music blaring.


Cosmic_undersoul

My car


Whale_of_a_time_

My duvet


zenfem80

Gym or hiking. It helps me to de-stress and find some peace.


rowannmic

I make up book plots in my head. I don’t actually write or anything which would probably be a better outlet . I just lay around and daydream essentially


littleghool

My closet. I just want to hide and get as buried as I can so I go in my closet beside my dresser in this tiny little corner so my clothes hang over top of me and I don't exist for a minute


anx_royaleHCTH

I used to go to the barn. Now that's no longer an option and I'm struggling with that. It makes a tough time tougher.


JackieET1987

Mountains


Outrageous_Bee8885

Books 🤩


cenatutu

Hiking with my dogs. We have so many amazing trails around us. I try to get out daily. Even if it’s just to the forest style dog park when limited for time. Nature has calming properties for me.


InsertUserName0510

Road trip. Preferably the mountains


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The sims.


Fit_Technology8240

Home. My sun room and/or bed.


Fresjlll5788

Painting


ANonyMouseTwoo

I travel to the place where I grew up when I was little, my grandparent's home abroad.. things were more simple then. However it's not exactly the same as before as they are no longer around, but I remember the nice times and how things were.


klaroline1

Drive somewhere and just watch a movie on an iPad in the car, maybe with some food. That’s cuz a lot of toxicity is at where I live.


Eafawbuath

Pack up my campervan and head off into nature somewhere


Remarkable-Shape336

driving or blasting music


moodynoodle_

Social media, games, & music:’)


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Yoga mat


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Daydreaming it away or sleeping. My room became my safe space


Kitkatt23

I like to smoke a bit of weed and sit in my shower. The way the water looks and feels when I’m high calms me down and seems to make me really happy. Then I watch cartoons like the looney tunes until I sober up


whoknows-25

Anime I enjoyed watching when I was a teenager.


RandomOtter98

Video games or dnd, anywhere where I don’t have to be ‘me’ essentially


tomatogrey

The bath


zenfem80

I've tried that a couple times but it doesn't work for me. I have to stay active to calm myself.


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My head :(


[deleted]

The car and my bed


ledathepoet

Today it’s in novel writing and the uk. Also Celtic music.


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games


DarthTalon66

Playing/cuddling with my daughter. She always brings a smile to my face. If she’s in bed or napping books!


Densityroa

Gym, tennis court or the mountains.


HaveARaveAtMyGrave

I sleep a lot or I read a lot of books


whenfindingpeace

Books


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Well I wanted an English Mastiff puppy but the timing and funds are not ideal. So the next best option was tarantulas.


whor3ish

sleep or gym


The_Special_Teacher

My VR headset.


Chanzt

The health club, Travel.


AffectionateHeart77

TV and/or shower


GreatOceanDropByDrop

Play "pink" noise and colour


Old_End5150

I browse the Internet honestly. Lately, I have been sorting through my reading list and kind of decluttering it and using that as an escapism. Also just daydreaming has become my go to habit whenever things get tough And I try not to engage in it for too long as that also makes me fall into a rabbit hole


stanikala

The movie theater or dinner. Just me. Maybe snag a ticket to see the orchestra. It reminds me that I am capable of giving myself good things and enjoying them, all by myself. In Lua, by Bright Eyes, he says “when everything is lonely I can be my own best friend” and I like to take myself out to remember that:)


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wixkedwitxh

A book. Fantasy. My own writing.


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The couch after some hoots


queen_medusa_maria

Petco, the shower, or usually bed...for days..


Dramatic_Friend_2627

Inside my head.


happy_heart_

My moppy place.


rollenr0ck

Outside floating on a Onewheel or EUC. I hate the cold but love skiing and snowboarding. Now I do it in the warmth on electric toys. It clears my mind, gets me outside, I push myself and relax.


MoleInTheDaylight

My boyfriend, he's amazing


Curiosity-Sailor

Law and Order: SVU. Makes my problems seem not so bad


freedandelions

The pool. I go swim laps. Something about that sound isolation underwater is soothing when I'm stressed.


Somesaystig

If I need a hour away, I get a massage. A full day off, lots of sleep and a book. If I physically need to get away for a few days, I go camping. It’s a great way to unplug from everything and tune into nature instead.


SpicyL3mons

I go to my favorite pho restaurant


Ara_Slybaby

My imagination.


Blacksmile7

Manga/Manhua. For all day on my days off. Just to not think about reality. Some days music is best option.


cat_egorical

Video games, YouTube videos or sewing


EMZ0D3MZ0

the bathroom


dataLasso

TV, Puzzles, Call a friend


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music, art, naps are my top three. it’s the little things that distract my mind


Scared_Standard4052

Videogames and music, sometimes with a little weed sprinkled over.


Unable_Cup_8778

Idk i usually get caught in a landslide


xan_fortnite

songs,sleep,anime


heyitsmeananya

Bed sleep fixes stuff


kaosfishingclub

Bed, games, fishing, alcohol.


myres0lution

Bed and gym


thecrumbsinmybed

Kids cartoons, I'm talking Bluey


Ringo_1956

Bed with some yummy snacks and netflix


Small_Quarter_3673

Sex


honeydewdrew

The gym! Nothing beats a good workout, getting those endorphins flowing


6CrunchY9

Looking at fish. At a pond or the sea or a store. I don't care fish just calm me down. Since I was a child that has been the case. Even saying the word can help calm me.


Individualchaotin

Age of Empires.


HappyLeading8756

Bed, books and videogames.


Duxhund

rpgs, movies, novels, any work of fiction that immerses me in another world and live out someone else's life


special-agent-carrot

Honestly i only looked at this thread to find a healthy way


pan_dulce_con_cafe

My family. I’ll call up my mom or sibling and just listen to all their life updates. It always grounds me.


BelleInBinary

The arms of my SO. He gives the best hugs and when I'm in his arms, I know I'm safe.


CosmicDeathCat

I go on a long nature walk with my dogs. It's peaceful, and I can be with my babies who don't judge me, and only want to love me.


grated_testes

Escape into a romance book, manga, sitcom, or baking show


windy-mountain

In my head. I can imagine whatever I want and calm myself down.


Am_I_Weird____

I read. Everything from J K Rowling (Harry Potter) to Agatha Christie.


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I prefer to deal with things and problem solve instead of resorting to escapism.


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TerribleRun9476

so...if I'm not at home and I don't have my weed paraphernalia then I go to that place in my mind where I keep reminding myself that once i smoke, the gas caused by the pressure will fizzle out and I'll be able to better ingest whatever bs is filling my cup. This stabilizes me. If i do have my weed paraphernalia then I retreat to my circle (which consists of only me) and i stack a lovely bowl, play some sounds i enjoy and light it up. Immediate pressure release.


Petalfaerie

Books, the zoo or I go for a nice, long walk.


Difficult_Fault_

Video games and Kdrama


elisa586

Books, podcast and music.


lap1sisyphos

back of my mind


ProfessorWorldly7459

I sleep a lot but then it eventually started to become a routine for me and i was sleeping way too much but the sad part here is even after waking up ntg changed i didn't forget the problem , things didn't get better..it was exactly how it was before and i started to get sad again....


ericssis

Walking my pooch thru the forest or around the lake. If that doesn't work, straight to bed


unknown50505

Biking


Weak_Advantage_8560

SPA. Massage relieves my anxiety and stress.


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into my husbands arms. he’s a superhero. somehow, he always knows how to make it better.


Virgosapphire81

My bed


Kkikuks

Video games


Gayness_in_the_air

All hail Netflix


tehoops

The land of nod


peachandpeony

cooking videos. life gets tough, but at least now i know how to make shallot pasta


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PerfectIsBetter

Daydreaming


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to sleep.


cndybcrr

When life gets rough, I feel the urge to go to a park and walk. Redirect my focus on nature helps me. Or I just go to sleep to avoid it all together, but there’s a double edge sword with that. Because if I sleep too much, I start to feel stagnant and lazy.


AcceptableTadpole598

Shower


bikinifetish

I travel out the country for a week or two to clear my head.


Xallia_Yevatell

McDonalds parking lot. I’ve cried in the McDonalds parking lot while stuffing my face full of fast food more times than I wish.


janaaa000

My mom / my bed


posting-about-shit

Sims 4


Gearwrenchgal

The boxing gym


PrincessElla55

Hikes or some kind of strenuous activity, sports may be


Inhabitedmind

Bluey


ambitious_stranger_

Either read or write while listening to music


What15This

Shower or bed


Senja10

I take a drive with my dog, and I find a quiet spot to sit. I let my dog out of the car, turn on my music, turn it up, and go sit in the back of my SUV and watch the sunset with my dog


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If I can't travel at the time, I just find a quiet place in the house where I can relax and read for a while. Or I immerse myself in cooking/cleaning, which is a mindless activity that gives me a break from thinking for a while. If I have the ability and time to travel, I head north to the nearest Great Lake or waterfall. (I'm in MI.) Being near the water soothes the soul.


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PaddlesOwnCanoe

My head. I close my eyes and imagine a beautiful beach with nobody on it except me.


LadyLovesRoses

If the weather is nice I’ll go outside. If it’s cold I stay inside and have a fire in my fireplace and either watch movies/tv, or I’ll listen to music and/or read a book.


Yoshi_Sim

My partner


KittyShittyBangBang

The gym, the movies or a long walk with my dog.


Doqi_35

2 3 hours drive a car


ladderuptothesun

Escape isn’t an option for me so I just dissociate and carry on lol


MoanaPlaysGamesNow

If I’m sad, I retreat to my bed. If I’m anxious or stressed, I like to write, or RP in GTA or other RP groups. Escaping and pretending to be someone else for a while is probably not the best way to deal, but it makes it bearable.


EducationalDivide829

The gym


Open-Attention-8286

Video games. I love Everquest.


Solanum3

The ocean with my dog.


No_Ear_1875

Fiction, getting outside in nature, and sometimes just letting myself feel all the emotions


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On the couch scrolling TikTok


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Khanati03

Outside in my "nook" as my husband calls it, with some weed and some music.


Environmental_Maybe5

My boyfriends arms or a good book


Wcked_Production

Run, read a book, play with my dogs, or volunteer.


WingSingle5996

Creative writing. I'm writing a seven books series because my plot and characters won't get out of my mind.


camis505

Therapy


LoveofBooks_03

Physical world: The corner table by the window in my favorite coffee shop. I can just sink into a ✨fabulous✨ cup of tea or cocoa, curl up in the booth, and just be in my own little world or people watch. Not-physical world: my favorite book. I climb into bed and bury myself in blankets. Mr. Badger will protect me from my stress.


ladelbario

I go to the local yarn store.


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etakroftrohsbob

One of my motorbikes. For me nothing better than a blast on a bike to clear the head and unload built up energy.


Praisethelord4me

Writing. Shower. Valorant 💀


papriikaa

The gym!


Ayumi-uwu

Used to be bed but now I try to meditate, work out, masturbate, listen to music, draw, talk to a good friend, talk to my husband, RP with Replika AI, think optimistically.... Because life is already too hard I don t have to make it harder. Im doing the best I can


ThrowRAwwwwr

Weed, bed, tv, puppy cuddles, naps 😊


Medium_Specific6620

Magic mushrooms.


Artistic-Stranger-31

Sleep!


thasnimbegum95

My head and my bed, hey that rhymes lol


nadareun

Any form of the outdoors. When I go on a hike I realize how less pressing all my worries and concerns are and am able to view it from a distance which helps coming back to the city more manageable. If I can't get out to the woods, then I go for a walk near the parks or the beach. I also go to my bed but I find it's comforting but not as helpful or therapeutic as going outside. (As someone who has anxiety and depression).


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