Comfort
@helpful_ideas (1620)
United States
November 2, 2006 12:20pm CST
Is there a particular food, routine, or item that brings you comfort?
Whenever I feel icky, I always get a shower. Clean and some alone time always makes me feel better.
I'm having a hard time "learning" how to relax though so I'd love some other comfort ideas.
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@marciascott (25529)
• United States
2 Nov 06
I like to listen to soft music when I'm soaking in the tub. that relaxes me.
@helpful_ideas (1620)
• United States
2 Nov 06
Soft music and tubbing is a good answer. Seems like that may just be where I spend the rest of my life LOL
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@helpful_ideas (1620)
• United States
2 Nov 06
Travelling can be nice. Do you bike ride or drive?
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@helpful_ideas (1620)
• United States
2 Nov 06
:-) I'm talking more about things to do or items to eat or blankets to cuddle. Physical actions, behaviors or items that an help. Thanks for the input though.
@Alloy42 (372)
• United States
2 Nov 06
When I don't feel well, french-fries or just about any other potaato product makes me feel better; I guess you'd call it my comfort food.
When I'm feeling stressed, some time alone with a book or movie seems to help... I think it's mostly the time alone.
And there's always a nap:-)
@helpful_ideas (1620)
• United States
2 Nov 06
There's a difference between comfort and zombified *grins*
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@helpful_ideas (1620)
• United States
7 Nov 06
Yeah, but for you a "nap" IS 12 hours!
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@gewcew23 (8007)
• United States
7 Nov 06
Well I do the typical things, I like to take a long hot bath, go for a walk, play with my dogs, listen to music BUT the thing that relaxes me and calms me the most is doing a bible study and listening to Christian worship music. It helps me get in touch with what God wants for me and helps me to connect with myself :)
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@IconOrange (26)
• United States
11 Nov 06
If my husband can take the baby out for awhile, I love to lay in bed with a cup of hot chocolate and a cozy blanket and watch a movie in peace and quiet. My 23 year old cat usually snuggles up with me too. This always de-stresses me.
@helpful_ideas (1620)
• United States
17 Nov 06
I think I'd be a lot closer to de-stressing if I could just accomplish that first part "If my husband can take the baby for a while". and then get my tushie away.
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@kataztrophy (1836)
• United States
4 Nov 06
My record player comforts me because I have allot of classic vinyl to play on it.
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@helpful_ideas (1620)
• United States
6 Nov 06
A special acitvity that makes you feel unique and reminds you of times gone by. Hmm, I have some vinyl but I think maybe something crafting would accomplish the same type things.
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@nanette1978 (389)
• United States
6 Nov 06
I hop in the shower, put my PJ's on and roll around with my kids to wear them out so they'll get their last wiggles out so they can sleep soundly!
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@helpful_ideas (1620)
• United States
7 Nov 06
My kiddo sleeping soundly does indeed help me to relax. Every peep from him and I'm wide awake and wound up!
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@helpful_ideas (1620)
• United States
6 Nov 06
Sounds like rejuvenating activities comfort you. Interesting take on things.
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@helpful_ideas (1620)
• United States
6 Nov 06
yummy. I think I could appreciate that a bit TOO much!
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@helpful_ideas (1620)
• United States
6 Nov 06
Me too, but I'm really supposed to be avoiding the sweets so I am hoping for other ideas.
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@ChewySpree (1832)
• United States
2 Nov 06
Whenever I'm feeling down, I take a nice, long, hot bath. It helps me relax and takes my mind off whatever it is that is bothering me.
@helpful_ideas (1620)
• United States
2 Nov 06
*nods* Hot showers do the same for me.
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@euniceeleanor (5967)
• Singapore
4 Nov 06
when i'm feeling down and out, i will turn to playing PC games or PS2 games. you will forgot everything and just concentrate on going through all the levels. Or maybe just driving around, listening to some sentimental music will help. At times, i would get together with a few close friends for coffee, that would be nice and cheers me up!
@helpful_ideas (1620)
• United States
6 Nov 06
While I too get immersed in video games, it doesn't seem to actually relieve any of the tension. I just put it onhold for a while.
Maybe I should start looking for some songs to help me relax.
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@helpful_ideas (1620)
• United States
30 Nov 06
Wouldn't curry upset your tummy if you are already stressed?
@helpful_ideas (1620)
• United States
30 Nov 06
Wouldn't curry upset your tummy if you are already stressed?
@dnatureofdtrain (5273)
• Janesville, Wisconsin
21 Nov 06
What brings me the most comfort is drumming and chanting prayer and dancing...
To many interrupted me and complain or just will not leave me alone eventually I give up... I also find chatting comforting but I can't get into the rooms on meebo.com and I never get to be home...
talking to people is comforting to me..
- DNatureofDTrain
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@helpful_ideas (1620)
• United States
30 Nov 06
Interesting. I guess social interaction could provide a version of comfort. I do that so much though, to me it is relaxing to get AWAY from it.
@helpful_ideas (1620)
• United States
30 Nov 06
It's hard to get alone tiem when you have a two-year-old. Maybe I can arrange some with my hubby some time soon.
@helpful_ideas (1620)
• United States
30 Nov 06
It's hard to get alone tiem when you have a two-year-old. Maybe I can arrange some with my hubby some time soon.
@helpful_ideas (1620)
• United States
30 Nov 06
Thanks. I need to go through my music collection to try to find some soft music to put with that scene at my house. Everything else I have already.
@honeybfly83 (1021)
• United States
30 Nov 06
I like taking a long hot bubble bath or go shopping both works for me :P
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@helpful_ideas (1620)
• United States
30 Nov 06
Bubble bath sounds good. Think I'll go take my 2-year-old and relax for a while after I finish responding to my commenters. :-) Thanks.
@sweetrala (1436)
• Philippines
30 Nov 06
my comfort food is Lays Potato chips (classic) and a tall glass of Coke with ice.JUst being in my own bed with clean and crisp sheets gives me comfort...i suggest listening to music or ur favorite song,it relaxes u.hope this helps
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@helpful_ideas (1620)
• United States
30 Nov 06
I love Coke but I can't have caffeine anymore. Did it yesterday even though I wasn't supposed to and I almost wasn't able to go to sleep last night.
Clean crisp sheets is a good idea. I need to change sheets more often I think.
@helpful_ideas (1620)
• United States
12 Jan 07
Actually that's a great idea. I like to turn on the radio and sing or bop to it. Unfortunately right now my sinuses are so bad I won't dare do it outside my house.
