Your happy place?

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I did have a look and I can't see a thread like this.

I'll merge later if I come across it.

Anyway, where do you run to when you're upset or angry?

Is there somewhere or something that can calm you down when you're in that state?

Today I just had to leave the house I was that fed up and I had no idea where to go and decided to go and see a movie.

When I got to the shops nothing was showing at the time and so as I walked back through the shopping centre I saw my workplace and :ohoho:.

I ran in and sat down at my desk (on my day off) and started to catch up on work.

It was surprisingly very relaxing because I was doing it at my own pace and I was being distracted from my problems.

I was being productive at the same time too! I'm glad to say that I'm not one of those people who throws shit around the house or destroys things when I'm upset or angry. I know I'll hate myself later and create more problems for myself. :gonk:

I was actually disappointed when I had to leave. =/

So what about you guys?

Where do you go to or what do you do when you're in a shitty mood?
 
It depends on how im feeling.

If I'm raging then theres a spot in the woods near my neighborhood that has a cement slab there. Surrounding it are several rotting tree stumps, all of them notched and sliced to pieces. I go out there with a cheap sword I picked up at a flea market for about $4 and go at it until either i dont feel anything or the blade snaps. I alays feel better afterward.

If I'm depressed I go and lay on my bed in the citadel (Sounds childish I know). I just lie there under the covers and read some of my favorite novels or write something of my own. And always, always, there is a cup of hot tea on the bedside table.
 
I live right next to the sea, so it's fortunate that the beach acts as a quick retreat from my house whenever I'm feeling really irritated, stressed or simply shitty in general. I would come out alone and perhaps throw some pebbles into the water just to relieve the stress or anger in the sunset. It really works effectively and it is a great way to calm down and to get things off my back.

If for some reason I can't do that, I can perhaps just go off to see what movie is on and contemplate watching one. My friends tend to regularly hang around the cinema and the nearby Pizza Hut, so it's never too difficult to bump into them for chats.
 
My happy place is my bedroom where I go on my laptop :) I tend to get disturbed and pissed off I am in the front room as mom keeps disturbing me and it pisses me off.
 
When I'm in a shitty mood I will usually go for a walk. But I only do that if it's night time for some reason.

If I get in a shitty mood during the daytime, I'm not sure what I do because I don't really think about it that often..I guess I just chill in my room listening to music or something.
 
I don't think I've yet found my special happy place. I don't get out as much as I should do (something I will do when I finish Uni). For now I guess I just go on the treadmill, or on the computer, or the PS3. That's really not any different from my usual routine though. I guess I haven't created a happy place for myself that is different from my typical day.

The area I live in isn't very great to randomly get out and walk around in. There are fields from a park behind my house I guess, but I'd feel silly if I took a random walk through them (even though I guess that is what they are there for). I tend to feel embarrassed about being seen doing things without a purpose. That in itself is another thing I need to get over and loosen up with (I'm gonna start writing a list).

For me though time is over in an instant and I'd probably rage more after running off to a happy place as I'll feel as if I've wasted time, as I'll likely be reminded about why I went to the happy place in the first place as soon as I leave it. My true happy place would be freezing time, wherever I am, but that's not going to happen. :hmmm:

So no, at the moment I don't have a special happy place. I think it's a good idea though if it helps people unwind.
 
Possibly my bedroom. I can get away from things here, haha. I just lock myself away in my cave and I usually calm down. I'm not one for going out places when I'm annoyed, cause people will end up doing things that will annoy me even more. One time though, when I was going through a rough time, I heard that there was gonna be a thunderstorm so I decided I would walk to my local gameshop. The weather forecast was right and half way through my walk it started to thunder and absolutely piss it down with rain. I've never felt more relaxed and at peace! When I got home my mum wasn't too impressed but it really helped me get over things.

So my happy places... my bedroom and thunderstorms. :monster:
 
I run my fist into a wall. Really, I've got a bad temper. I tend to steer clear of people because I'd probably just rip their heads off, so talking really doesn't help.
 
My closest friends, and my lady.

Predictable answer, but it is what it is.
 
Fleur said:
I live right next to the sea, so it's fortunate that the beach acts as a quick retreat from my house whenever I'm feeling really irritated, stressed or simply shitty in general. I would come out alone and perhaps throw some pebbles into the water just to relieve the stress or anger in the sunset. It really works effectively and it is a great way to calm down and to get things off my back.
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I want that type of setting...you're very lucky.

As for me, usually it's my room, but if the source of the problem began in that same room, then I walk out on the patio or sit on our apartment stairs outside and try to collect myself. I've had to do this a few times already and fortunately, it's around night time so the stars (when they are visible enough) are out to sorta calm me more, however silly that may sound. Sometimes I'll also play my video games or start drawing random junk.

Last year I did walk out from my home though and just started walking off. I was that angry and cried in front of this one random apartment complex stairs. =/ Mind you, I think that was the last time I cried out of anger...I hardly let things get to me but sometimes we go through this phase where we just have to let it out, I guess, especially if the situation is quite drastic.
 
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Mitsuki said:
I want that type of setting...you're very lucky.
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I'm lucky enough to live next to the ocean, and can see it right out my window, which that post just reminded me of.

It's something you definitely can't appreciate the majesty of unless you experience it, that's definitely true. I've been surrounded by water my entire life, so it's easy to take for granted.
 
Although I'm surrounded by the country, there's little availability for me to escape anywhere. Working 9-5 doesn't help either; by the time I get home, I'm tired and hungry so won't fancy going for a drive or a walk.

So you could say my escape is my bedroom. As intruded upon as I feel sometimes, it's the most peaceful place in my life at this time. Suffice it to say, I really hope to move out. =/
 
Hmmm.

Most the time I go to my room whenever i'm in a shitty mood. It's the best place for me to think.

Anywhere where there isn't a whole lot of things going on. I like peace and quiet when i'm in a shit mood.

Sometimes I go to my friends but, not always. I tend to keep to myself and only vent when absolutely necessary.

Running helps me too. Get out and get some air.
 
Its different for me each time, i don't have one place i go to i have many.
Usually i just walk in whatever direction away from the house and just keep walking till i get tired. When i don't do that i just go to a bar (rarely) or my uncles place. It all depends on where i am at presently, which is why i said its different each time.


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If its raining thats a plus, like Shu said =P
 
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when l have cuase to be alone or the desire to escape from life l go into my backyard.....?
With its high fences and ample surrounding of native australian trees its very peaceful and offers solitude in nature and fresh air.

Its great at night time as well for star gazing!
 
Hmm it's very hard to determine when I'm upset to others, so if you see me doing some excessive running, that has no real focus behind it (say another half marathon/full marathon) then that's my place.

Another thing I enjoy is taking a quick 10 minute ride with the windows down and music on just to filter. Another would be anywhere that is heavily wooded. For some reason nature gives me a strong piece of mind sometimes, where everything can just be silent.

Personally I've had some huge obstacles in my life that to me without these small places I'd be bat shit loony per se.

Quick edit: forgot one thing, I love walking in the rain to ease my mind. Don't know what it is about rain that soothes me.
 
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I seem to simply fade into my imagination. I am either being very happy with my current crush or I am within my own world which was created for my novel I am writing. They both calm me down easily.
Although sometimes I don't calm down, I get entertained by some of my characters OR my crush...or both. It is all very odd...so yeah I go from angry to happy instead of angry to calm.
 
punch stuff, really can calm you down
listen to really loud music- god I love music, why shouldn't I?
play guitar- now this is extremely calming for me, idk why though

I only punch people if they hit me first.
 
At work I'll generally take a walk around the office complex at least once a day. I also drink a lot of Diet Coke - it's a stress addiction/association.

At home I'll try to lay down on the floor and talk to my daughter. Something about hearing the important events of the day from a 2 year old puts everything in perspective.
 
My happy place would be my bed, at night, with nothing to disturb me but my iPod. I love music, and the chance to just lie down, relax, and listen to all my favourite songs, it's one of those perfect moments for me. I can lose myself in the music and just forget everything that's going on and make all my problems and worries go far far far away.
 
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