Doctor Visits
Unruly Kids
Insurance Companies
Incompetent Auto Repair Shops
Finances
Unruly Children
Messy Houses
Snappy Husbands
Big Dreams
Uncertainties
Crappy Work Schedules
High Expectations
Rude Cashiers
Junky Rental Cars
These are just a few of the things that have been stressing me out lately.
I'm an avoider. When things get yucky I ignore them to the best of my abilities hoping like hell the issue at hand will disappear quick fast and in a hurry. What? That's not how it works?
I know..I'm just making it worse on myself!
Today, all of my stresses boiled over. And I cried. One phone conversation with my also stressed out, ticked off, trying his best, yet still getting snappy with me husband sent me over the edge and I cried like my 2 year old at nap time. THREE TIMES.
I wish I could say I felt better because usually a good cry will do the trick but that was not the case today. So tomorrow, I get to wake up and try again and pray for a better outcome.
How do you handle stress?
I'm thinking I should have bought that bottle of wine I was eyeing at the grocery store!
©..And They Call Me Mommy,2012.
I cry of course! Then after my melt down, if I'm not feeling able to handle the cards I've been dealt, I'll bake cookies (even though that makes a bigger mess), and have fresh baked cookies, a cup of coffee, and take at least half an hour of just doing nothing. The kids call it "Mommy's time out" and we all agree, sometimes I need it. Hope the new day brings renewed strength!
ReplyDeleteThank you Michelle! So far today has been MUCH better.
ReplyDeleteI can't help but think that a batch of cookies & a hot cup of coffee would have really helped me yesterday!
~Lacey
I tend to eat when I'm stressed which therapists say is a big no no. But oh well. I eat.
ReplyDeleteI totally eat when I'm stressed too. I also eat when I'm bored, sad, excited...the list goes on lol :)
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