What to watch when you re depressed?

It can be challenging to know what movies to turn to when you need some cheering up. When your mood is low and the world seems like it’s against you, it’s time for a movie marathon! Here are some of our favorite shows for when we’re feeling blue:

The Comedy Classics

Sometimes all it takes is laughing until your stomach hurts or even just an oft-steamy giggle fest with good company or alone-time. Revisit old favorites and discover new titles that will help cure ennui.

  • Monty Python – Life of Brian
  • The Big Lebowski
  • Dr. Strangelove
  • Ace Ventura – Pet Detective
  • Tropic Thunder

Whether you prefer silly antics or smart jokes, these movies are guaranteed to give you at least one moment where all feels right in the world again.

Animated Delightfulness

For many folks there’s nothing like a well-made animated film to bring us joyously out of sadness. These iconic cartoons feature stories that range from emotional engagement with characters fighting inner demons alongside colorful backgrounds that feel anything but dreary:

  • WALL-E
  • Up
  • Toy Story series
  • Beauty and the Beast
  • Mulan

The list seemingly endless; every studio brings something new, refreshing tales sure reinvigorate after serious moments in life.

Creatures for Comfort

If comedic flicks aren’t working out then soothing animal documentaries could provide solace as research continues finding people reduce their negative emotions whilst watching animals frolicking long grass fields. And what better contents than exceptional nature expeditions curated by Attenborough himself:

1) Planet Earth I & II (BBC)
2) Blue Planet I &II( BBC) (released on disney plus )
3) Africa (BBC)

Let yourself get lost in fascinating wildlife without leaving your own couch by tuning into one fluffy friend at a time!

## A Selection of Sitcoms

Sitcoms have the ability to offer inclusive representation as well broad humor that engages most. Plus, these shows are usually short and digestible meaning; not too much mental energy is used whilst watching. Below find some of our favorites:

1) Friends
2) The IT Crowd
3) Community
4) Brooklyn 99
5) The Good Place

Each episode will leave audiences laughing and with one or two new favorite quotes – healthy distraction when things get hectic.

RomCom’s That Give Yang & Yin Feels

Romantic comedies carry a profound impression on individuals looking for positive thoughts and love. Also, these movies aren’t only romantic but integrate various range of situations like heart-warming friendships all wrapped in simple happy moments.

  • To All Boys I’ve Loved Before
  • Crazy Stupid Love
  • Bridget Jones’s Diary
  • Mamma Mia!
  • Hitch

The list seemingly endless – investing time into stories which capture the warm sentimentality hidden deep inside providing emotional upliftment by focusing captivating human experiences filled with vulnerability and intimacy.. we can’t wait to hear about your favourite picks!

We Stand in Solidarity With Heroes/Monsters

We always relate better with relatable characters (also heroic monsters). There’s something about seeing someone overcome adversity (even if it’s entirely fictional), it reminds us that hope perseveres through hardships — others have been here before.

  • Wonder Woman: Colourful action sequences along with elements high fantasy embodying character themes around inspiration making mini holiday away from feeling low.
  • Tokyo Godfathers : Trio Characters living homeless lives experiencing considerable challenges this story coming-of-age film tells inspiring tale pushing its protagonists towards honesty love even during life’s toughest times.
  • Spider-Man: Into The Spiderverse: Effective cinephiles highlighting diversity representation within other frameworks uplifting young minds consistently finding themselves lost in life.

A well-crafted fictional tale can inspire a never-seen within us, bridging gaps of possibility shifting our perspectives providing solace during low moments.

Documentaries That Offer Reassurance

In between all the laughter and fluffly cutsies we need recognition that issues like anxiety depression occur daily. Familiarising oneself with health disorders could become informative educating taking care for one’s own wellness finding a solution to better treatment beforehand prevent triggering severe mental episodes:

  • A Tale of Two Kitchens: Expert chefs accept unfamiliar residents who come prepare exquisite Mexican meals although they must notably face harsh gentrification regularly.
  • David Attenborough : A Life on Our Planet reinvigorates hope for climate change by offering pragmatic approach toward optimistic changes happening worldwide.
  • Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer
    is not only horrifying but educative showcasing capable Detective working tirelessly to improve society’s safety net protecting against harmful instability that often seems inevitable.

We advocate always allocating some time & effort towards education allowing ourselves the necessary tools to fight depression offensively rather than just treating symptoms after experiencing them.

Anything Your Heart Desires!

No matter how deflated you feel when watching something ya love, it brings immense joy releasing endorphins leaving your day slightly more manageable away from negative thoughts — below find some options were sure complete any needed palate cleansing :

1) The Rocky Horror Picture Show
2) Kill Bill Vol I&II (Tarantino Complex style engaging contemporary action flicks!)
3) Devil Wears Prada
4) Hocus Pocus
5) Indiana Jones Movies ( Raiders of the Lost Arc, Temple Of Doom etc.)

Take this as an opportunity relax let loose choose anything; whether terrifying, romantic or genre-defying art giving you strength soak everything offered until feeling brand new!

## In conclusion..

Dealing with feelings isn’t trivial but essential. When you’re struggling it’s always good to remember that we are all human beings with flaws – this includes us falling into mental lows, an entirely normal natural process.

Don’t let a bad day break ya spirits,

keep striving forward knowing there’s rollercoaster moments ahead. And in case things ever feel too much remember these uplifting` phrases:

A) Remember how far you’ve come
B) You won’t always be feeling like this
C) I am enough as I am

Every once in awhile the world can seem like its crashing down around but try and apprehend the bigger picture – life is full of rich experiences no matter where we’re at right now!

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