tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469021061129080712.post3497642512386652866..comments2023-10-30T12:29:06.215+00:00Comments on Sophie's Thoughts and Fumbles: A to Z Challenge 2015 - Emotions & Reactions - U is for Unhappiness (writing discussion & fiction)Sophie Duncanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14768033409563305140noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469021061129080712.post-66366971693505068002015-04-27T08:54:57.913+01:002015-04-27T08:54:57.913+01:00I know what you mean about watching TV - and for m...I know what you mean about watching TV - and for me, as long as what I'm watching takes me out of myself and into the story, I find it helps.Sophie Duncanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14768033409563305140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469021061129080712.post-38797044100695989342015-04-27T08:36:32.311+01:002015-04-27T08:36:32.311+01:00Some music cheers me up, other music makes me stic...Some music cheers me up, other music makes me stick my fingers in my ears ;PSophie Duncanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14768033409563305140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469021061129080712.post-10229664926750774232015-04-26T21:48:42.581+01:002015-04-26T21:48:42.581+01:00When I read about characters who are unhappy or at...When I read about characters who are unhappy or at a crossroads in their lives, I look forward to seeing how they work through it to eventually find joy. On those days when I'm in a funk, like storytreasury, I enjoy listening to music or watching a funny sitcom on tv. Great post!ROhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07417463444013920901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469021061129080712.post-87930290370675763222015-04-25T21:32:20.251+01:002015-04-25T21:32:20.251+01:00Music always cheers me up!Music always cheers me up!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469021061129080712.post-70719316471855861632015-04-24T22:23:18.095+01:002015-04-24T22:23:18.095+01:00I have come to the conclusion that kids are in the...I have come to the conclusion that kids are in the world to surprise adults :)Sophie Duncanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14768033409563305140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469021061129080712.post-86561941741890817382015-04-24T22:22:18.531+01:002015-04-24T22:22:18.531+01:00I don't have kids, but I like to hang out with...I don't have kids, but I like to hang out with my family, they cheer me up :)Sophie Duncanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14768033409563305140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469021061129080712.post-17407368958681499672015-04-24T21:36:42.845+01:002015-04-24T21:36:42.845+01:00Unhappy characters have got a reason to change thi...Unhappy characters have got a reason to change things so that makes a good story. My 6-year-old's antics always cheer me up!Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469021061129080712.post-40628695428804666202015-04-24T21:00:13.794+01:002015-04-24T21:00:13.794+01:00I like to listen to music and sing or just hang ou...I like to listen to music and sing or just hang out with my kids, that always cheers me up.kjmckendryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07534751311630921447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469021061129080712.post-83618428018295605272015-04-24T17:13:28.604+01:002015-04-24T17:13:28.604+01:00Achievement - cool way to get rid of the doldrums ...Achievement - cool way to get rid of the doldrums :)Sophie Duncanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14768033409563305140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469021061129080712.post-83191989505557834002015-04-24T17:13:03.784+01:002015-04-24T17:13:03.784+01:00Both of those are good ideas (if we have our own S...Both of those are good ideas (if we have our own Snookums that is! ;P)Sophie Duncanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14768033409563305140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469021061129080712.post-71076882637321583702015-04-24T16:24:51.287+01:002015-04-24T16:24:51.287+01:00I like to do something a bit mindless but I'm ...I like to do something a bit mindless but I'm good at to combat unhappiness. Like play Tetris or knit. I can see something take shape or win and that picks me up.<br /><br />~Patricia Lynne aka Patricia Josephine~<br />Member of C. Lee's Muffin Commando Squad<br /><a href="http://storydam.com/" rel="nofollow">Story Dam</a><br /><a href="http://www.patricialynne.com/blog.html" rel="nofollow">Patricia Lynne, Indie Author</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469021061129080712.post-60651328617259513782015-04-24T16:14:06.875+01:002015-04-24T16:14:06.875+01:00So very true. An unhappy character can be motivate...So very true. An unhappy character can be motivated to move the story along, seeking happiness. <br /><br />I turn on some good music or kiss my Snookums to make myself happy.J Lenni Dornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961335286982498158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469021061129080712.post-33420311587803061332015-04-24T14:21:47.219+01:002015-04-24T14:21:47.219+01:00It is good to be thankful, although sometimes, you...It is good to be thankful, although sometimes, you're right, it still doesn't always help. Sophie Duncanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14768033409563305140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469021061129080712.post-12198254790227924442015-04-24T14:18:30.042+01:002015-04-24T14:18:30.042+01:00I think a good way to battle unhappiness is by gra...I think a good way to battle unhappiness is by gratitude of what one has; especially the things we take for granted, clean water, warm place to sleep at night, etc., since so many don't even have the basics of life. Having said that, I still struggle with unhappiness with situations, but try to divert my mind to more pleasant things.<br /><br />bettybettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06323135450742337670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469021061129080712.post-21174237676601579752015-04-24T14:16:36.287+01:002015-04-24T14:16:36.287+01:00I have never had depression, for which I am very t...I have never had depression, for which I am very thankful, but I hope I have been there for friends who have.<br /><br />Kitties always help :)Sophie Duncanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14768033409563305140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469021061129080712.post-57424174374698187352015-04-24T14:15:38.349+01:002015-04-24T14:15:38.349+01:00Now I'm with you on the first and the last of ...Now I'm with you on the first and the last of those ideas :)Sophie Duncanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14768033409563305140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469021061129080712.post-24555245686576285622015-04-24T14:05:21.645+01:002015-04-24T14:05:21.645+01:00Unhappiness can also lead to full-blown depression...Unhappiness can also lead to full-blown depression. I'v dealt with that before...<br /><br />To combat unhappiness I pet my kitties, give myself alone time, and talk to someone who will listen.Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469021061129080712.post-65103682213123601092015-04-24T13:58:19.470+01:002015-04-24T13:58:19.470+01:00Snuggling with the cats is usually a good cure. Or...Snuggling with the cats is usually a good cure. Or a good run. Or... if all else fails, chocolate ice cream. :PSara C. Sniderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16148040154590535970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469021061129080712.post-21968537724521943522015-04-24T10:22:46.113+01:002015-04-24T10:22:46.113+01:00That is a good way to look at things. I have to re...That is a good way to look at things. I have to remind myself sometimes that I actually have a really good life compared to others not born into the safety of the English countryside.Sophie Duncanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14768033409563305140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3469021061129080712.post-46336893502806615182015-04-24T10:10:32.765+01:002015-04-24T10:10:32.765+01:00I think everyone has a way to fight unhappiness. E...I think everyone has a way to fight unhappiness. Each is probably different, and is according to how unhappy they are. When I'm truly down and out, I tend to look for one reason why it's not as bad as I see it.Anything and Everything Paranormal Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03213325043787248594noreply@blogger.com