What Comforts You On Your Hardest Days?

[izmo]

What are the things that comfort you the most -- on days when you feel like you've hit rock bottom?

 

[Reds]

A call from someone dear to my heart, a good funny movie sometimes.

 

[Ryn]

My dog. :)

 

[franciemarnie]

My husband.

My favorite music.

 

[Justmehere]

Cozy blankets, chamomile tea, my dog, and visiting puppies at the pound/humane society.

 

[duff]

Processing with friends, changing my plans to feel more in control of my life, one of my favorite movies, good food.

 

[Changing4Best]

Going out to eat with a close friend who knows I have PTSD and also has it too. Or just going out for coffee with a friend of any kind can help. Sitting in my recliner with my dog in my lap, or rocking in it. (It is a rocker/ recliner). Reading a good book, the kind of book I like best, to escape from the bad stuff. When all else fails, taking some anti-anxiety medicine and going to sleep.

 

[Stanley Shi-Yume]

Not having to do anything or be anywhere. Checking out for several hours in the realm of an album, film, or game world. An abandonment of me into the alternate realm, excellent escapism.

I've basically been inhabiting this rock bottom space for a span of years. Haven't yet arrived at an alternative way of living, despite parenthood and other changing dynamics

 

[Shan-Nav01]

Going for a long hard cycle ride.

Having a laugh with friends in the pub.

Going rock climbing.

 

[Barberian]

The knowledge that some day this will be over, I am mortal after all.

 

[TimeToHeal]

My horses. They make everything better. :happy:

 

[Deleted member 6617]

Affirmation, encouragement, and quality time with a friend or loved one.

@TimeToHeal, I agree 100%, there is nothing better than the comfort of my horse breathing on my neck, nuzzling me, or just being close.