How do you deal with emotional detonation?

[Scarlet Fire]

I was totally, emotionally devastated today. I don't want to describe the details. On top of that, I'm a Major Depressive, so this is not a good combination at all.

How do I get through tonight without doing something stupid?

[Matt_W]

Masturbate. I'm not being funny, if you are depressed, the neurotransmitters released after orgasm can completely turn you around. You probably don't feel like it, but if you can, do it - someone recommended when I was down, and it worked.

Another good one is to go for a long run, exercise also releases lots of happy chemicals, and it will knacker you out and allow to sleep when you get home.

...or just get a friend round, and which a film or play some video games.

I hope you feel better.

[ElectrAcoustic]

Yup... best way I know is to get sweating, your body will naturally lift your spirits.. Hope you feel better bro..

[Matt_W]

Also, when you are down, don't be afraid to be selfish if you need to. Look after number one.

[middy]

Originally Posted by Matt_W

Masturbate. I'm not being funny, if you are depressed, the neurotransmitters released after orgasm can completely turn you around.

You know, some of us have other options for orgasms...

[morf]

Originally Posted by middy

You know, some of us have other options for orgasms...

Yes, middy prefers using her fingers

[EricF]

Allow yourself to grieve, if that's what you need to do.

My tendancy is to immerse myself in something that forces me to focus on something other than what's causing me pain. Works for me, doesn't work for everyone.

[Jeremy Crockett]

Originally Posted by Scarlet Fire

I was totally, emotionally devastated today. I don't want to describe the details. On top of that, I'm a Major Depressive, so this is not a good combination at all.

How do I get through tonight without doing something stupid?

Go be of service to someone else.

[mike_v_s]

Originally Posted by morf

Yes, middy prefers using her fingers

Middy: nothing personal, you seem like a great guy, but morf's response was near perfect.

Mike

[mike_v_s]

To the OP: I had a good group of friends when my poo hit the fan. I hung out with them. Even the bad times in my life were punctuated with multiple nights on friends' porches burning through a pack of cigarettes and learning to laugh that my situation.

I don't recommend the smokes, but hang out with a friend or friends.

Mike

[hbarcat]

Read a good book.

One you've read before that you know you'll enjoy and can immerse yourself in for hours.

[middy]

Originally Posted by morf

Yes, middy prefers using her fingers

Yes. I prefer her hand as opposed to my own.

[Asa Samuel]

Originally Posted by middy

Yes. I prefer her hand as opposed to my own.

I was expecting a better comeback...

[morf]

Originally Posted by middy

Yes. I prefer her hand as opposed to my own.

So how many fingers do you like her to use?

[middy]

Well, it didn't really make sense, because I said, "some of us have options other than masturbation for orgasms," and morf said, "middy prefers her fingers," but if I were a woman (which I'm not, in case you were wondering (not that that's a bad thing)) and I used my fingers on myself it would still be masturbation, therefore it wouldn't be an "option other than masturbation."

So, even though several of you thought it was a brilliant remark (go figure), I was at a bit of a loss because it's difficult to apply a witty rejoinder to what is essentially a non sequitur.

[morf]

Originally Posted by middy

Well, it didn't really make sense, because I said, "some of us have options other than masturbation for orgasms," and morf said, "middy prefers her fingers," but if I were a woman (which I'm not, in case you were wondering (not that that's a bad thing)) and I used my fingers on myself it would still be masturbation, therefore it wouldn't be an "option other than masturbation."

So, even though several of you thought it was a brilliant remark (go figure), I was at a bit of a loss because it's difficult to apply a witty rejoinder to what is essentially a non sequitur.

Where your fingers have been is none of my business

[Asa Samuel]

Originally Posted by morf

Where your fingers have been is none of my business

MUCH better comeback...

[arbitrary]

You're doing it right now. Reaching out to others is what I did most recently, and realizing that I don't actually have to do anything. Maybe take in a movie, a book, play or listen to some music, sleep, smoking, crying, journal writing, etc...

Take care.

[morf]

Originally Posted by Bass Junkie

MUCH better comeback...

Thanks

To the OP: cheer up. Find something to take your mind off things. Pick up your bass, pick a Jaco song, and learn it inside out.

[*smb]

Originally Posted by Scarlet Fire

I was totally, emotionally devastated today. I don't want to describe the details. On top of that, I'm a Major Depressive, so this is not a good combination at all.

How do I get through tonight without doing something stupid?

I know how you feel - been there many times in the last year or two. If you can't get a good friend to come round or go and see them, get on the phone to someone you trust that can make you laugh - preferably someone you haven't spoken to in a while so you can catch up. A book is a good alternative if you can't get anyone or don't want to bother anyone (they really won't mind being bothered though) so long as you have something fun to read.

Make sure you don't have drugs or alcohol around the place. It'll only prolong the problems.

I'd suggest you have some background noise like the TV on quietly. Taking a shower is a good way to relax and calm down.

I'll post anything else I think off...remember it'll all seem insignificant in a few days or weeks and you'll wonder what you got so bothered about when you look back.