How is one supposed to make themselves feel better when nobody

>>18311641
Fap?

>>18311645
Fapping is great but afterwards I feel more drained and shitty than before

>>18311641
Do something you actually enjoy? Don't just seek validation from other people.

>>18311646
Oh this isnt bait thread?

The long term solution is to fix your fucked up life and learn that only you yourself can evaluate your worth.

Different people have different strategies. Drinking/drugs and other forms of escapism (losing yourself in gaming or a series) are quite popular.

Other forms are wallowing/"giving in" (lying in bed, crying and feeling sorry for yourself, writing a piece on how bad you feel and why), pampering yourself (hot shower, your favorite food), seeking distraction (going for a walk, listening to soothing music)...

You have to find out what works for you. Personally I quite like to do shitty tasks when I feel bad, like cleaning. It is repetitive, calming work that allows you to think but not get lost in thoughts too much, and I tend to "pile" stuff in my head, so if I already feel bad and look around and see a trashed room it disgusts me and makes everything worse. So I get hands on and at least feel shitty but productive.

Emotions come and go, it doesn't matter how real the reason for your sadness is, still the raw sensation will become weaker at some point.

>>18311659
solid advice anon, thank you

shitty but productive is about the best I can do

>>18311665
No problem!