What to do when stressed? Angry? Sad?

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  • dollipop
    dollipop Posts: 379 Member
    Cry. Workout. Drink.

    Not necessarily in that order.
  • samcee
    samcee Posts: 307
    I usually got for a walk or cycle if it was a nice day. Otherwise I'd play the piano for a few hours or start sewing. It helps distract me from my emotions and focus on keeping my hands and mind busy for a while until I am ready to face my issues again. Have a hot bath/shower and pampering yourself with a facial is a good one too. If all else fails than I'd sleep it off and hope to wake up refreshed.
  • ashnm88
    ashnm88 Posts: 748
    I go for a walk
  • cds2001
    cds2001 Posts: 732 Member
    depending on the mood I can do any of the following: cry, scream, exercise, break things

    I am doing much better in this area -- it has been quite a while since I've broken anything. It helps that I don't have much to break or anything that I am willing to have to replace after breaking it. :happy:
  • RoboLikes
    RoboLikes Posts: 519 Member
    Go for a walk. Take a deep breathe. Punch something. Hard.
  • onequirkygirl
    onequirkygirl Posts: 303 Member
    Yeah, I used to eat when depressed....I gained (almost) 40 pounds over the course of 3 years after my mom died. This isn't the first time I tried to eat healthy and finally get to my goal weight, but it's the first time I am not depressed while trying to.

    I was trying to fix the inside by fixing the outside which was absolutely counterproductive. Listen to me, YOU SHOULD NEVER TRY TO DO IT. :laugh:

    So,

    Stressed: workout
    Angry: WORKOUT
    Sad: Shop....I only cry one day a month, and I'm convinced it's 99% hormonal.
  • onedayillbeamilf
    onedayillbeamilf Posts: 966 Member
    Wow, I must have hit a spot with a lot of people. Thank you so much for the response. I write books, yet I forget to journal when upset. I like the colorbook idea and ready a juicy book. I never take the time anymore.
    Thanks again.

    It's weird, but when life gets out of control, my feelings get stepped on, I am so frustrated I eat to block it out. Well, tomorrow, I'm going to get a book, a color book, and journal. kc

    When I journal when I'm mad, I write *kitten* as big as I can, and press the pen to the page as hard as I can. Usually the words "mother f*cker " are in there too. And then I scribble and stab the page with the pen. I feel for anyone who reads my journal when I die.
  • Bermudabarbie
    Bermudabarbie Posts: 568 Member
    All of the above suggestions are really great. Another suggestion: Join Pinterest. It's a FREE SITE. It's the 3rd largest website in the World. Lots of MFP people are on there! It's almost an entirely visual site. You don't have to do any commenting if you don't wish to "speak." Just check it out: Pinterest.com Lots of great, inspirational quotes and sayings are on there. Lots of fitness stuff too. It's really great, takes up lots of time and makes you feel good as you collect beautiful images from all over the world! There are 4 million people signing on to Pinterest every day. You don't have to know anyone. Just check it out. Hope it works for you too!
  • 2012newbie
    2012newbie Posts: 88 Member
    I keep reminding myself how much angrier, sadder, and even more stressed I would be if I let myself down again, and had to start all over. I don't want to forget how bad my labwork was on January 2, 2012. I don't ever want to go there again.
  • onequirkygirl
    onequirkygirl Posts: 303 Member
    Wow, I must have hit a spot with a lot of people. Thank you so much for the response. I write books, yet I forget to journal when upset. I like the colorbook idea and ready a juicy book. I never take the time anymore.
    Thanks again.

    It's weird, but when life gets out of control, my feelings get stepped on, I am so frustrated I eat to block it out. Well, tomorrow, I'm going to get a book, a color book, and journal. kc

    When I journal when I'm mad, I write *kitten* as big as I can, and press the pen to the page as hard as I can. Usually the words "mother f*cker " are in there too. And then I scribble and stab the page with the pen. I feel for anyone who reads my journal when I die.

    *actually laughing*

    This wins.
  • Pakitalian
    Pakitalian Posts: 218 Member
    I find that going outside for a walk, even for 15-20 minutes, clears my head and makes me feel a lot better.

    Bonus: I can't indulge in any comfort-food cravings while I am outside and walking.


    ^^^ this^^
  • Elizabeth_C34
    Elizabeth_C34 Posts: 6,376 Member
    Wow, I must have hit a spot with a lot of people. Thank you so much for the response. I write books, yet I forget to journal when upset. I like the colorbook idea and ready a juicy book. I never take the time anymore.
    Thanks again.

    It's weird, but when life gets out of control, my feelings get stepped on, I am so frustrated I eat to block it out. Well, tomorrow, I'm going to get a book, a color book, and journal. kc

    When I journal when I'm mad, I write *kitten* as big as I can, and press the pen to the page as hard as I can. Usually the words "mother f*cker " are in there too. And then I scribble and stab the page with the pen. I feel for anyone who reads my journal when I die.

    LOL They'll probably label you as some kind of psychopath posthumously!
  • katznketo
    katznketo Posts: 323 Member
    Yesterday, I decided that I've got to get totally off processed carbs and sugars. in just 1 1/2 days, I feel so much better. That cr-- makes me emotional, depressed, and unbalance. Sure as heck wish it didn't taste so well.

    Here is to veggies, fresh fruit, and healthy protein. Thanks for all your ideas. (I'm walking):wink:

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