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So... When things are rough and emotions are running high and you feel like running for the hills, how do you cope? How do you get through the day, hoping tomorrow is better.

Our house is small, finances are tight, there's nowhere to go and I have BSs to take care of. As much as I'd like to, I can't just run away (though I sure want to).

What are your day to day calm down, relax, regroup and don't let the drama get to you strategies. I need some new ones. After reading so many posts, I figure you all have learned a thing or two from experience. Please share.

A loooooong bath. Lights out,

A loooooong bath. Lights out, candles lit, ears under water to muffle the sounds of little monsters trying to piss you off from the other side of the door.

tequilla

Lol! Wish I could. I had a

Lol! Wish I could. I had a very bad tequilla night back in college. I can't even handle the smell of the stuff anymore.

I can't do tequilla either.

I can't do tequilla either. It makes me cry. But I can do Jager, vodka, or Baileys on ice.

I actually read a lot. And

I actually read a lot. And creep on six kids face books.

I can crochet one very very

I can crochet one very very long string. That's how far my grandma got in teaching me before she passed away.

I read and that used to be my outlet. Lately though, I can't concentrate on a book. I read the same paragraph over and over and stew.

Yes, I think a new/better hobby that requires me to use my hands would help. I'll have to think of something.

I wish this site had a "like"

I wish this site had a "like" button. I'd use it here.

Do you like to craft? I do

Do you like to craft? I do scrapbooking, make cards, charms, quilting, etc. My grandma tried to teach me how to crochet when I was little. I can make a straight line, but beyond that, it all goes trapezoidal. LOL!

I do like to craft. I was

I do like to craft. I was into ceramics before kids. I have a rather small house though and no space for crafts

I do many of the things

I do many of the things listed...physical activity, like walking, running, bike riding, Chardonnay, baths, reading, knitting. I also think Netflix is a HUGE way to escape and unwind. I am on a tight budget right now but the $9.55/mo is SO worth it. I will also take a nap if I am really miserable...usually when I wake up whatever was bothering me isn't so front and center.

If I'm not needing to unwind as much as you are trying to get my mind off something I'll clean house. I also have a little list of house projects I'd like to do...sometimes I'll choose one (for instance, painting a room, raking, etc.) and get busy with that. That way I get my mind off things, get tired, and have something to show for my work at the end.

Hang in there...

A loooooong bath. Lights out,

tequilla

Lol! Wish I could. I had a

I can't do tequilla either.

I actually read a lot. And

I can crochet one very very

I wish this site had a "like"

Do you like to craft? I do

I do like to craft. I was

I do many of the things

Sleepy - I cold have typed

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Dance lessons, my dog and

I take a nice long hot bath,

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