Listening to music, especially songs that are angsty yet upbeat, such as Blink-182, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Weezer, etc. Also, watching Youtube channels that have 2 or more people on it, such as Game Grumps or Normal Boots. I usually don't go to a lot of TV shows for comfort, except for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and SNL. Lastly, I'll try to hang-out with friends, but it can be hard to organize stuff like that, so I usually go to the other options.
My boyfriend.
He's really the only person who knows how to calm me down. He's always there for me and I love him to death for it. I feel like I rely on him too much sometimes but I'm trying to be stronger.
If he's not there, I'll draw or play games or chat with friends online. My friends are pretty comforting too and they don't mind my rants from time to time, haha.
I try to remember that other people need me to be stronger than that. It's flawed thinking aha. If that doesn't help, just music and cooling off or talking with friends and trying to focus on them rather than myself.
coming back to reply again since i caught an infection and haven't been having a very nice time
lately, watching jacksfilms and plague inc let's plays has really calmed me down for some reason, as well as playing pokemon super mystery dungeon and yoshi's woolly world. also talking to my boyfriend of course aha
comfort food (tea and noodles!), really hot showers, yoga, and sleep sleep sleep. i don't get //really// upset too often but when i do my energy level drops down to zero and i can't focus on anything rip
Distracting myself by reading a book / watching some YouTube videos usually helps me. Sometimes talking the problem out with someone helps too. Also my dog is a main source of comfort to me
I used to listen to music to distract me, i still do but not as often. Normally its lofi or something calm. When i have anxiety sometimes i play overcooked to get distracted and have instant relif due to the instant relief from the anxiety the game gives you. When im really sad i snughle my husband until i cry and let everything spill out. Spending time with loved ones that im comfortable around is always nice. Sometimes i stres eat and watch anime which also helps.
Music is definitely a big one for me. My go-tos are Porter Robinson's Worlds, which makes me feel happy and at peace, a lot of albums by Compllege which are just really epic and worldy and make me imagine fantastic places, and a lot of liquid DnB which I just find really pleasant and relaxing for some reason! I also like to just pick up a pen and doodle, I can vent my feelings and draw cute things that make me happy and just generally let out a lot of nervous energy which is nice.
Other times I won't feel like doing much though so I'll just curl up in blankets and drink some tea- still with music or maybe cute animal videos haha.
AC is also kinda relaxing for me nowadays because my town is cute and my villagers are sweet and say nice things a lot. Talking to my friends is nice sometimes when I'm sad but I just get drained really easily... It can be hard to carry a conversation.
I cant sleep because i get so anxious thinking about my future and my grades and how everything affects me, so i usually play acnl. I dont know how or why but it works like a charm, even if i do lose most of my progress because i pass out and when i woke up the ds is dead. As weird as it is music does not really help me with alot - just like most things. Gaming does though! It takes my mind of things since Im pretty competitive. Sometimes just crying does the deal though.
Playing a fun game with upbeat music, reading a really good book, exercise, plenty of rest, talking to friends or family and going out and getting lots of fresh air and sunlight (except I wouldn't recommend going out at the moment) really helps me in most cases. Also doing something productive like studying and working towards a future plan (any) can feel empowering.