How do you guys cope with a rough time?

[libelle]

I tend to be melancholic at times and I found that going out with friends and getting busy with social things doesn't really work for me, I never feel completely distracted and happy because my heart and mind is somewhere else. Where I am getting is, if you feel too down and not in the mood for anything, don't force yourself to be cheerful, to fake happiness etc. My boyfriend is in the army and god damnit it is so hard .. He is going through training now and we speak one hour a day, and with me just finished school and having nothing to keep me busy, days seem to be endless .. So when I feel sad I prefer not socialising and avoiding it, but sitting at home, maybe I will cry but then it will feel better, rather if I try to suffocate it in silent grief. Then a nice book, or a little painting outside at the balcony, in the sun, always cheers me up If you are into some kind of art, this can express feelings better than a lot other things And if not - it's never too late to try.

[TooFarAway]

Oh, I just cry in my sleep.

LOL just kidding! (Not really). I just listen to the songs he gave me and his little recordings of him singing. I also daydream corny love scenes and draw.