Where do you turn to when you need emotional comfort?

Where do you turn to when you need emotional comfort?
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answer:I’m sorry to hear you are going through some trouble and are feeling isolated. Are you able to call your parents or other relatives? I’ve been having to learn to deal with social isolation since I started grad school. It’s such a big difference from college, when my best friends were a 5 minute walk from my dorm. For comfort, I return to reading some of my favorite books, or watching some of my favorite movies. If I am feeling down, I’ll stay at home and try to watch something funny and force myself to laugh. If I am feeling antsy and energetic, I’ll go lift some weights or take a long meandering walk. Cooking helps me feel productive and allows me to focus on an immediate and creative task, which also takes my mind off my troubles.
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