Top 10 Things We Seek Comfort In

1. Music

   Playing the guitar, fingerpicking simple chords with eyes closed, is really relaxing, especially if done in the colder part of the afternoon outside.

   Unless it annoys your neighbors.

   I play the trumpet, but I'm not too good at it yet. It's not very comfortable to play because you have to buzz your lips a certain way.

   If you're talking about me playing the piano, I'm horrible.

   Maybe not everyone does, but I certainly do! Music is my heaven and my relaxation.

   It's my way to be free and feel untouchable. The real world can take a break when I listen to my music.

2. Films / TV Shows

   A really funny film or a comedy box set cheers me right up and makes me forget that I needed comfort in the first place.

3. Food

   Ice cream is the thing that can lift your mood instantly, if you're not allergic to milk, of course.

   Comfort junk food... Burgers, chips, cakes, cookies. The greasier and more fattening, the better.

4. Doing Nothing

5. Soft Toys / Cushions

   I'm always cuddling mine. If my father's not around to give me hugs or I'm missing someone terribly, I hug my huge teddy bear and I'm instantly calmed.

   Nice, thought-provoking list, Britgirl! Anyway, I am 13, and I still sometimes sleep with a stuffed animal when I'm stressed.

   I like cuddling with my pillow or punching it. Laugh out loud.

6. Reading

   Some of the lives of the characters in the book you're reading make your own life seem bearable.

7. Old Photographs

   I adore looking at old photos from my childhood with my family. The memories instantly lift me.

   This list is spot on about what relaxes me and what comfort means to me, especially this one.

8. Family

   I'm lucky to come from a large family. I'm never alone.

   There is always at least one family member I can turn to, even if it's my younger brother.

9. Pets

10. People

    I have myself and only myself. I don't seek people to comfort me because I'm a walking target.

The Newcomers
11. ?

    Video Games

12. ?

    Audiobooks

The Contenders

13. Research

    Distracting myself with an interesting subject. Excellent.

14. Love

15. Memes

16. Jokes

17. Someone You Trust

18. Memories

    It's what I live off of! Memories comfort me.

19. Kindness

20. Religion

21. Writing

    I agree that writing is an excellent activity. I enjoy creating posts on this website as well.

    I often take notes on things that are stressing me. It really helps.

22. Baby Blanket

    I have two of them, and I wouldn't get rid of them for anything!

23. Alcohol