lovelaughs_times_three Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 I am diving in to a pint of Ben & Jerry's Half Baked Ice Cream (Yum!) as we speak! (side note: this pint is truly perfect for sitting down and devouring. So why does the nutrition information say it is 4 servings? :001_huh: What's up with that? It is SO OBVIOUS that it is the perfect size and shape for one hand, one serving!! :p ;)) So! What is your remedy? How do you "lick your wounds", "unruffle your feathers", "talk yourself down from the ledge".......and all the other cliches I can't think of right now!!! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristusG Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 A Hershey bar always helps. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebeccaS Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 I clean the house. Nothing works out excessive emotions for me like good, hard cleaning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katiebug_1976 Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Lots of chocolate & pulling weeds in the yard! I love the calm, quietness of being outside (alone). And when I get done venting, or sulking, the yard looks much better! I guess it's kind of like multi-tasking.:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danestress Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 I take him for a walk in the woods or simply throw the ball for him in the yard. Nothing improves my mood like my happy, joyful, worshipful dog. He never has a bad day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWOB Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Wine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Horse ride. Pony cart ride. Work in the garden. My kids. AnotherLinda's kids!! BlueLobster's kids! (I was having a lousy Sunday one Sunday and Em's little fellas really cheered me up) Harry Potter movies. Rum. Chocolate milk shakes. Anything with carbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
actuary Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 A pint of Ben&Jerry's Cake Batter ice cream (which is definitely one serving size in my book;)) and a good movie or a few episodes of an interesting/funny tv show to distract me. Then I might go out for a walk if the weather is pleasant. I wish I could get myself to clean - I am a terrible housekeeper :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaillardia Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 A car ride, manual transmission, loud rock music. Gotta shift the gears to "get the led out." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovelaughs_times_three Posted June 9, 2011 Author Share Posted June 9, 2011 A pint of Ben&Jerry's Cake Batter ice cream (which is definitely one serving size in my book;)) and a good movie or a few episodes of an interesting/funny tv show to distract me. Then I might go out for a walk if the weather is pleasant. I wish I could get myself to clean - I am a terrible housekeeper :tongue_smilie: Cake Batter ice cream????? We don't have that here! I'm missing out!! I'm with you! I am always impressed with those who clean when they are having a hard time. Boy! My husband WISHES that was my way! :lol::tongue_smilie: My way seems to always involve some kind of food source!:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovelaughs_times_three Posted June 9, 2011 Author Share Posted June 9, 2011 Another one I love ---- a large pepperoni pizza and a stack of great movies (oh, and the kids otherwise occupied!). One of those nights is almost worth whatever aggravation got me there! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YLVD Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 It often involves chocolate cake, ice cream, etc. :glare:But, I'm trying to break my addiction to sugar so not lately! Honestly, swimming is lots of fun for me and I swear that it helps my mental health and moods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veggiegal Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 If I can't leave the house, a soak in the tub with a cup of tea, a good book, and some soft (or not so soft to drown out the boys!) music playing. If I can leave the house, my camera and I head for the local bird sanctuary or similar and walk and take nature photos. And walk, and walk, and walk. I feel so much better once I get home, and usually have some new and interesting species to report. Do you have a hobby / interest that gets you excited, geeky or not? :-) It's also nice to proactively have plans with some other HS Mom friends. A group of us meet for breakfast early every second Saturday. Keeps us sane, and we're back home before hubby and kids are ready to get on with the weekend's plans anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Clean. The yuckier the better. Baseboards, shower grout, nasty corners. Right now, I have the cleanest tub in town. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 I clean the house. Nothing works out excessive emotions for me like good, hard cleaning. :iagree: I put on a rerun of a Brit Com if I'm doing it home alone. If that doesn't work, I crawl into bed and reread some favourite book, like http://www.amazon.com/Irreverent-Thoroughly-Incomplete-History-Everything/dp/0880292318/ref=ntt_at_ep_dpt_11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovelaughs_times_three Posted June 9, 2011 Author Share Posted June 9, 2011 Hey! You guys have some really great ideas!!! Several of them would be a lot healthier for me too! I think I'll try some of them on for size!!! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wapiti Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 I clean the house. Nothing works out excessive emotions for me like good, hard cleaning. :iagree: cleaning, along with any tasks I've procrastinated on, followed by wine and/or ice cream. Or maybe even a beer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapbabe Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Chinese food, chocolate and a Jane Austen (or something similar) movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tntgoodwin Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Listen to some Five Iron Frenzy!! http://youtu.be/GJkZj5X4FQk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saujana Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Heading to the gym is always a pick-me-up. But most often, ice cream, chocolate, coffee..:001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arghmatey Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Dance, sing, smile, tickle my children. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peela Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 I like to walk. Sometimes housecleaning helps too. I find housecleaning and walking help clear and process stuff. If I just want to escape, I like to bury myself in the computer to distract myself, or watch my current favourite TV series. (at present, House.) I find the backlash from eating tubs of icecream too painful to do too often:) I just feel so awful afterwards, it's not worth it. I also just like to escape to my bedroom, burn incense and oils, make it beautiful, put on candles, rearrange my meaningful objects, and just enjoy some sanctuary. I have a lovely room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Wine. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 I hide in my room with Netflix and some good chocolates. If I am in an especially good mental funk, I send dh and the kids away for the weekend. I don't deal with my own mental garbage very well when I am dealing with kids and family at the same time. Sometimes I just need a chance to be self-centered, wallow in my muck and get over it. When there are too many people around and too much to do, I procrastinate dealing with my own problems. When they the family is all gone, it forces me to think about things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovelaughs_times_three Posted June 9, 2011 Author Share Posted June 9, 2011 [quote name=Peela;2812124I find the backlash from eating tubs of icecream too painful to do too often:) I just feel so awful afterwards' date=' it's not worth it. I know what you mean! I"m dealing with that backlash right now!!!! My stomach is uncomfortable, and my conscience is worse!! Why do I DO this to myself??? I've done so good trying to lose weight and eat healthier and then these tempting times come! :D *sigh* I really like some of the ideas I've gotten from others posts! Simple things, like walking, playing with my dog, tickling my kids.... Of course, some days, only chocolate seems to help! :tongue_smilie: sheesh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovelaughs_times_three Posted June 9, 2011 Author Share Posted June 9, 2011 I hide in my room with Netflix and some good chocolates. If I am in an especially good mental funk, I send dh and the kids away for the weekend. I don't deal with my own mental garbage very well when I am dealing with kids and family at the same time. Sometimes I just need a chance to be self-centered, wallow in my muck and get over it. When there are too many people around and too much to do, I procrastinate dealing with my own problems. When they the family is all gone, it forces me to think about things. I'm right there with you! I find that, now that I'm a Mom, it's harder for me to process my feelings. I have to push them down too much for the "sake of the kids" or just simply the business of my day. Sometimes I go for a while and I'm like "wonder why I am feeling funky" and it takes me a while to realize that I am brooding or sad or mad about something. Before kids, it was all right there at the surface, and I could tell you IMMEDIATELY if something was wrong, and what it was. Not so much now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WishboneDawn Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Knit. I knit ALL last year after my brother died. I still go back when I'm not feeling good over something. There's something therapeutic about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 The way I tell that I am absolutely, 100%, furious, is that I clean house. The whole place is spotless in double quick time. Must be the adrenalin. Unfortunately, it doesn't happen often -- years go by between occurrences. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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