Hi @Adge do any of the things listed here (if you go to previous pages there are many) resonate with you or feel worth a try? Maybe you could start keeping a list somewhere and when you do find yourself in a better mood jot down what's happening at the time that's helping. Then when you're not feeling so good you can go to your list for suggestions of things to do. I know one thing that would def be in your coping box - spending time with your beautiful birds 
Thanks @eth
Interesting coincidence (your suggestion).
My psychologist has repeatedly suggested that I make a new habit -
Of sitting outside, on a chair for that purpose - to watch & spend time with my birds.
That's something I don't do (so far), because I'm not comfortable outside in my own back yard.
My side & back neighbours make so much loud noise (very invasive), that my own back yard does Not feel like my own space.
I go out to look at my birds (& I always hear them from inside the house) - but I stand there looking, say hello to them all, then go back inside.
If I do start sitting outside with my birds - my psych wants me to take photos to show her (as proof).
What a nerve, meant very caringly I'm sure....
Adge
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