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When All You Want To Do Is Cry

5 alternative activities to crying when life has you down.

Hailey Rathje

Jul 30, 2019

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Life is hard. Does it feel like you have taken on more than you can handle? Do your friends and coworkers cause unwanted drama? Does your job get harder every day? All of this stress can drop your spirits in an instant. Don't know what to do when you've just had it with life? Try one of these 5 solutions:

1. Watch a sappy movie.

Now, watching a sappy movie this isn't necessarily a substitution for crying. It is more of an excuse. If you're anything like me, finding a movie to trigger the tears is not very difficult. Netflix's algorithm has me figured out for this one. If you need a little help, just pick any movie inspired by a Nicholas Sparks novel. Let the tears flow and release those pent up emotions.

Call your mom.

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After a bad day, there's nothing like hearing the kind and consoling words of your mom to numb the pain of life. Somehow, your mom knows exactly what to say. Whether it's stress in your relationship, job, or life in general, you can always count on your mom to pick up the phone.

Eat something bad for you.

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Cookies, chips, a Big Mac, or a sugar-filled soda. There's something that sugar and processed foods do to ease stress levels. Take a cruise to your nearest drive thru or stroll to the nearest convenience store and stock up on the sugariest and greasiest foods you can get your hands on. (After eating junk food, this stress may be back and higher because of post-binge guilt, but we're not going to talk about that.)

Get some exercise.

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Don't feel like you have to go out and join your nearest gym. Just get moving! Go on a walk, run, or bike ride. Do a workout class you find on YouTube. Exercise is scientifically proven to reduce stress and boost your mood. Give it a try!

Get some rest.

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If you have been under a lot of stress for a while, odds are you haven't been sleeping the best. Try going to bed a little earlier, aiming for 7 or more hours of uninterupted sleep. You will be amazed at how this makes you feel. Be careful to not sleep to much, or you will have the opposite effect.

None of these activities are a substitution for seeking professional help. If you or someone you know is in need of outside help, please don't hesitate to call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration hotline: 1-800-662-HELP.

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When All You Want To Do Is Cry

5 alternative activities to crying when life has you down.

1. Watch a sappy movie.

Call your mom.

Eat something bad for you.

Get some exercise.

Get some rest.

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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