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Things that will make you feel better
Get some exercise. Get that heart rate up – you will also cause your serotonin (the feel-good hormone) to rise and then you will definitely feel better.

Phone a friend. You don't always have to suffer in silence – a kind voice on the other end of the telephone can sometimes make you feel a thousand times better.

Eat something. A sandwich, a cup of tea or a piece of fruit might make you feel better instantly, especially if your blood sugar levels are low.

Bury yourself in a book. There's nothing like a really interesting story to take your attention off your own troubles. Borrow from friends or look in the library – and don't judge a book by its cover.

Get out into nature. A walk on the mountain, a visit to the beach or to a nearby forest – even a pretty sand dune (depending on where you are) are all things guaranteed to lift your spirits.

Spend time with someone you like. There's nothing like a friend who likes you and is kind to you to make you feel better. Talk about what's bothering you, but then move on to other things after a while.

Buy yourself something. This does not have to cost a fortune. A magazine, or a chocolate will do the trick. Spoil yourself – but not to the point of weight gain or bankruptcy, or both.

Make an appointment to see a counsellor. Just making the appointment will make you feel better already. Talk to the school counsellor or phone Lifeline where there are trained counselors on duty 24 hrs a day.

Take a nap. Often you just need a little sleep to perk you up a bit. Chances are, if there have been problems in your life, that you haven't had enough sleep recently. Bond with that duvet.

Have a good cry. There's nothing like a good cry to get painful things out of your system. Don't bottle it up – it will only make you feel worse. – (Susan Erasmus, Health24)

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