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What brings you comfort?

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I'll go first:

1. Avril Lavigne's music

2. McD's every once in awhile bc I think their fries are the best

3. Fuzzy blankets

4. Cold showers

5. Books!!!

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Hb2003

80s 90s music Oreos chocolate books fuzzy blanket weighted blanket hugs happiness ☺️

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Sending you a huge hug!

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Hugs back

For me it's hugs from my partner or my mum, seeing and playing with animals (especially puppies or goats!), watching funny tv shows (especially new girl or Bob's burgers), washing my face and putting on a face mask, and cooking a comforting meal😊

Thanks for prompting me to think about this (and reminding me how good Avril Lavigne is!) - a wonderful post! ❤️

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Thank you so much! I love Avril. Thx for the face mask idea! I hadn't done one in awhile. ❤️

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Love face masks time and both those shows!!!

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I've never seen "Bob's Burger's" but I love: "New Girl" 🙂

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anxious_hb

I was having a really bad day and then my brother video called me and I got to see my 1 year old niece, cheered me up if only for a little while ☺️

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Little ones are the best! They make you forget about all the bad stuff. ❤️

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Other people’s little ones 😂

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Hahahaha... yes! You can spoil them and then give them back! I love being an Aunt. It's my favorite role.

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Yes being an Aunt is the best. I live about 150miles from my family so only met her in person twice. Going to visit this weekend. Looking forward to cuddles 🥰

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I have a 5 year old nephew and 2 year old niece. 🙂 I love babysitting them when I can! Enjoy the cuddles!!! They are only little for so long! ❤️

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Roxylox

MusicPodcasts

Comedy

Journalling

Family

My dog

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What kind of dog do you have?!

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Roxylox in reply to

I have a Collie

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I use to have a Collie when I was little! Her name was Skippy. ❤️

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Cute name

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She was a sweet dog. What's your Collie's name?!

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Rosie

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JessDann

Great idea for a post!

What comforts me is:

- drinking or eating something hot- a friend/ support person responding to something I say with understanding, acceptance or warmth

- reading others’ experiences that are similar to mine (I feel I’m not alone)

- my weighted blanket

- massaging my head

- cushy things- pillows, bed, couch

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Thank you!

I love your list. Weighted blankets are amazing!

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CL3V3R-G1RL

1. Oldies music (Sam Cooke, Jerry Butler etc)2. Soft blanket

3. Cuddles with my fiancé

4. Mozzarella sticks

5. A favorite movies of mine. Like Mystery Team when I'm feeling blue

in reply to CL3V3R-G1RL

Mozzarella sticks, yum!

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Kainan

Everything you said. Except replace Avril Lavigne with Maren Morris

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I love Maren Morris, too!

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my favorite song of hers is the bones. I like Avril too, back in the day. Though her new stuff is great too

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My favorite Maren song is "Space" I also like "Drunk Girls Don't Cry"

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Okay, I don't know those ones. But I know this one!!!! For all you Maren Morris fans here is a rather sarcastic song called Rich. Look out for that dynamite!!!! And no, I don't believe she's really naked in the tub, she's wearing a top and shorts in it, as Bart Simpson would say, Don't have a cow, people!!!! Here she is: youtu.be/lcPh9UOhRPI

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That one is a fun one!

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Lm92

1. My emotional support dog, Martha. She's my absolute best friend and always by my side.

2. My son. He keeps me going every single day and makes me laugh even when I don't feel like it.

3. Hot tea with milk and sugar or a hot chocolate chip cookie straight out of the oven

4. Sitting on the porch during a summer rainstorm or at night listening to the crickets and the frogs.

5. Stargazing and making a wish on every shooting star

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I am so glad you have your son. ❤️

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stard21

Chicken wings (I'm obsessed), exercising, and having my quiet time/devotional time.

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What kind of chicken wings do you like? I love asian zing.

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stard21 in reply to

I've never tried that flavor. My favorite flavor is hot with lemon pepper sprinkles.

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kenster1

chocolate and my dog.

Great post!!!! Right now what gives me comfort is....... Advil!!!! My right foot is aching because I wore a pair of too tight shoes, so I'm resting my feet and took some Advil because I don't have any stomach issues and I'm glad to be off of my feet for awhile. I also enjoy just hanging out on this website.

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I feel ya on the Advil. I had a bad headache all day yesterday, but then finally took one, and it helped a lot! I am glad we have you on this site! ❤️

And here's an old song but I still like it!!! Happy Friday everyone!!! Here's Ghostbusters by Ray Parker Jr. youtu.be/Fe93CLbHjxQ

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You have great music taste. I thought you would by your username!!!

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Thank you. It's funny how some people really don't know who The Goo Goo Dolls are when I know a ton of their songs. I have 3 of their CD's. And I saw them perform many years ago. I like a lot of different kinds of music . However, I just don't like a lot of rap that's out there and I'm rather tired of how some singers throw swear words into songs.

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I am not a fan of rap either. I like a lot of 90's music. Rob Thomas is my favorite. 🙂

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Rob Thomas and Matchbook 20 do have some great songs!!! I just know some of their hits, one time I did listen to a CD of his, but it was from the library.

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Matchbox Twenty's first two albums are their best! I love "Unwell" and Rob Thomas's "Someday"

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I don't have their CD's though... I just listen to them for free on Spotify 🙂

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I meant to say Matchbox 20. Sometimes I type fast.

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I knew what you meant! Sometimes I type too fast too.

It's so sad how John Lennon died. My mom loves The Beatles, she plays me a CD with some old Beatles music on it, songs like Help and Yesterday. Good stuff!!!

Rob Thomas's voice soothes me. I love the Beatles too though!

1.This new band I found called I’m with her.

2. Spending mornings in the backyard watching the cats play in the sun

3. Watching shrek

4. Changing my hairstyle

5. Socks with cute prints

6. Dancing at the club with the loudest music

7. Watching the trees blow in the wind

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I'm going to check out that band now! I love changing my hair, too. And fuzzy socks are the best; esp. ones with cute prints!

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Strongest123

My daughter, weightlifting, chess, Greek food, and documentaries

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Strongest123 in reply to Strongest123

Watching people train CrossFit. 😊

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Strongest123 in reply to Strongest123

Oh and double stuff Oreos

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Oreos are so good.

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