We’d like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum.

This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are – or become – political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.

📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!
The Forum now has a brand new text editor, adding a bunch of handy features to use when creating posts. Read more in our how-to guide

Comping as a cure for depression

OK, not really, but it's amazing how often I'm feeling really down and then a competition prize comes along to cheer me up. I've been a bit down recently, what with a sick cat, a sick sister, and a roof that leaks every time it rains, and I've just received an email to say I won an iPad in a FB comp! :j:j:j

The only slight worry I have is that I can't find the comp on the forum, and I was certain I posted it - my sincere apologies if I didn't and I won the iPad without giving everyone else a chance. :o
Back after a very long break!
«1

Comments

  • clarejw
    clarejw Posts: 1,366 Forumite
    Congratulations
  • fire**fly
    fire**fly Posts: 148,056 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    great win, well done :T:T
    please be a responsible pet owner & spay/neuter your pets, too many strays & not enough homes for them sadly. k2u58ioz4c8e.png




  • tornadomanuk
    tornadomanuk Posts: 6,568 Forumite
    :T :T Congratulations :T :T
  • Well done, sounds like you deserve a pick me up!
    There is always something to be thankful for:p

    Keep smiling and keep comping and thanks to everyone who contributes to this forum:rotfl:
  • Well done! Your right comping is a great cure for depression, it's the reason I started, the wins pick me up too xx

    Huge thanks to everyone who takes the time and effort to post all the comps! :T
    *~*WINS*~*
    NOV 23 - 2x tickets for Sister Act in Bradford - £86.00, ASUS ROG FALCHION ACE 65% White Gaming Keyboard - £130
    SEPT 24 - £250 Back to School Collins Book Bundle & £100 National Book Token Gift Card
    OCT 24 - £150 Nutriburst Voucher & £150 Evolve Organic Beauty Voucher
    DEC 24 - Rainbow High Dolls - Set of 4 - Retail cost £24.99 each
  • rm95
    rm95 Posts: 58 Forumite
    Seventh Anniversary
    I have depression too and definitely find that the buzz of winning helps, it also gives me a purpose in the evenings and helps me relax
  • mjm3346
    mjm3346 Posts: 47,377 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    :TCongratulations:T
  • Skilos
    Skilos Posts: 1,384 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Congratulations on a super prize! :T
    rm95 wrote: »
    I have depression too and definitely find that the buzz of winning helps, it also gives me a purpose in the evenings and helps me relax

    I have anxiety issues and comping helps me in the same way! :)
  • Fostermummy
    Fostermummy Posts: 19,099 Forumite
    :TCongratulations:T
    :happyhearJules xx :wave:

    Wins in 2015
    Drumond games win:jFootball:jPark & Recreation dvd:jFifty Shades of grey goody bag:jSupernatural 9 dvd.:jFox catchers DVD:jJumbo Game prize bundle:j ASDA Baby & Toddler New Born set:jHelly Hansen jacket, wallet & Boxers:j
  • CCP
    CCP Posts: 5,062 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker I've been Money Tipped!
    It's great to know that so many of us find comping a helpful distraction from mental health problems. Hooray for competitions! :T
    Back after a very long break!
This discussion has been closed.
Meet your Ambassadors

🚀 Getting Started

Hi new member!

Our Getting Started Guide will help you get the most out of the Forum

Categories

  • All Categories
  • 353.8K Banking & Borrowing
  • 254.2K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
  • 455.2K Spending & Discounts
  • 246.8K Work, Benefits & Business
  • 603.4K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
  • 178.2K Life & Family
  • 260.9K Travel & Transport
  • 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
  • 16K Discuss & Feedback
  • 37.7K Read-Only Boards

Is this how you want to be seen?

We see you are using a default avatar. It takes only a few seconds to pick a picture.