What usually restores your sanity?

i know a lot about trying to keep sane

my mother died a few monthes ago and i have realised that

the only way to be sane is to be insane.

i just focus all of my engery on being me and being happy

My Pug, My Rubber Ducky, A Great Rib Eye Steak w/ French Fries, My Guitar, My Music, Some Vintage Tequila, The company of True Friends, The Majesty of Nature, My Numbers, The yet undiscovered magical anomalies of my mind, The hope of a Good Dream, and lately My LOVE for this ineffable RED HOT Angel roaming about.

THE BEAUTY AND SERENITY OF NATURE, great art, talking with a kindred spirit, music - especially singing and playing guitar or piano, reading through my own journal to gain some prospective and good ideas on how I handled things in the past, meditation, physical exercise and joining in team sports, and reading a great book.

I also love to laugh. At times I have used tears, both are cleansing & healing. I have often used music to change my mood, but ultimately clarity will bring me out of the chaos. Time alone to meditate & getting centered works. And yes, being with those I love & love me. At times I have intoned vowel sounds or sacred names to change the vibrational rate around me. I have used creating, sculpting, writing, & painting on many, many occasions. And finally, talking with someone awake & on solid ground will jerk me back to my normal state. I find it really easier to avoid the chaos & insanity than to try to fix it after the fact.

Blessings!

Laughing. Nothing is better. If it is your friend telling a joke or a funny show. When you laugh, it clears your mind, and gives you a positive outlook to restore your thoughts on any problem in a better way.

Distraction

MUSIC calms my "Savage Beast"!!

I love to dance around and listen to music that brings me back to all the Joy that is right in front of me.

Edit: Loved Phae's answer!!

usually video games, music and anything I truly enjoy. and being with my loved ones too of course.

well I believe love is very important.. isn't the feeling of being unloved the worst you can ever have? but to tell you what, it's one's attitude that is really more important than anything.

Who wants sanity when insanity brings so much happiness!!!

A chocolate croissant, earl grey tea, and a damn good book.

Thank you for asking this question; for I've just realized that I need these things right now.